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It's that time again: last-minute knitting for the holidays. You had plans to have everything done a month ago, but alas. Here are five ideas for quick projects, each totally doable in a week or less, so you'll be stress-free and ready to wrap! Nutmeg Hat Rachel Brockman sets off beautiful cablework with a ribbed brim.
I love knitting cowls; they are a great way to accessorise an outfit especially during the colder months where you need to wrap up and keep warm! One of my all-time favourite yarns for knitting cowls is Mrs Moon Plump; a blend of merino and baby alpaca this is a super chunky roving yarn. Knitted up Plump creates a li
Who can resist a cute and cuddly critter? Woodland creatures make an adorable addition to anyone's collection of pals, whether you craft them for a...
It’s been nearly eight years since my oldest was born, and I’ve knit a lot of baby things in that time. I’ve accumulated some wisdom from my years of knitting for babies and dressing babies in those knits. I’ll share some of my tips with you now so you can benefit from my experience! 1)&
Welcome back to my Embroider-Along: Part 5. Hi, my name is Sue O’Very, BERNINA Ambassador and machine embroidery expert. In Part … More
Welcome to the final installment of the Knitfinder quick gifts pattern roundup, 2010 edition (you’ll find the 2009 lists here). This series is for people who love to give handknits, but aren’t organized enough to get them done early. You know who you are. Time is very short – just two weeks, but that’s time enough for one or two projects for dear ones. Today, patterns for the young and the young at heart. There are only two rules: under 300 yards of yarn (or up to twice that for stranded colorwork, because after all you’re only knitting half the yardage); and available instantly online so you can cast on immediately. The yardage limit means a project can’t take too long, and increases the odds of your finding appropriate yarn in your stash. Some patterns are free; others cost a few dollars. Teens and twenty-somethings should find these patterns appealing: Westward hat or headband from Westknits features garter-stitch/slip-stitch colorwork and Latvian braids; the hat has a cabled crown. The headband would be great for snowboarders. Two colors; 85 yards Aran weight yarn for headband, 150 yards for hat. Mix ‘n match hats by Amy Anderson offer lots of options – 3 sizes for toddlers to adults, 2 colorwork patterns, earflaps or not, rolled or picot-edged brim. 200-220 yards DK weight. For those who like their hats slouchy – the bold Mondo Cable Cap (Ravelry link) from Chic Knits in 190 yards of worsted or Aran yarn. Some girly possibilities: Blomst mittens have a mod-Scandinavian look. 250 yards total of DK yarn. There’s a matching hat as well. Fishnet anklets in spiraling lace mesh (free; Ravelry link) from the Purl Bee use just 185 yards of fingering-weight yarn. There’s a bit of a steampunk vibe to Ysolda Teague’s Lace-up Opera Gloves (free; Ravelry link). 140 yards worsted weight yarn (hers are in alpaca/silk) and 4-5 yards of satin ribbon. For fans: Twilight-inspired Team Swiss or Bite Me fingerless gloves are knitted in one color and embroidered with duplicate stitch. Multiple sizes; 120-130 yards sport-weight yarn. Simple ribbed Potter Mitts (free; Ravelry link) in Hogwarts house colors, fingering-weight yarn. We Call Him Spidey mittens (free; Ravelry link) are sized for toddlers; 150-200 yards fingering weight. There’s also the We Call Him Spidey hat (free). For small ones: Milo seamless top-down vest is written for DK yarn in 11 sizes from newborn to 6 years. 130-300 yards for sizes 0-3 years. Would be great in handspun; you could easily work it at a different gauge, using the numbers for whichever size will give you the right measurements. The Shrug Bug jacket is also top-down and seamless; one size for babies 6 months – one year, 60-80 yards super-bulky yarn. Laura Nelkin’s Leg Ups legwarmers (free; Ravelry link) are worked in bicolor brioche stitch. Five sizes for babies to adults in worsted-weight yarn. Teens might like these too. Something to play with? Elijah stuffed elephant by Ysolda Teague is seamless, with hardly any finishing. 218 yards DK yarn, 10” tall. Gnome Babies (free; Ravelry link) use about 25 yards of yarn and may be knitted at any gauge – great way to use up leftovers. The irresistible Estonian sheep puppets were originally published in Spin-Off magazine. Various colorwork patterns for the body; about 90 yards laceweight yarn in each of two colors – or could be knit with fingering-weight yarn. The series – quick gifts 2010 Pretty knits Manly knits Simple & Retro knits Useful knitted objects Time to get cracking! For more ideas, last year’s lists and a fingerless-glove pattern roundup can be found here.
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Click here to PIN THIS POST! The year-long project sponsored by Lion Brand Yarn called the "Traveling Seasons Afghan" is now ready for my square. This has been a collaborative effort between 13 designers
This is all at once both super cute, and incredibly pointless, so I love and adore it. Is it too much? Clearly worth it. You will need: DK (8ply) yarn in Green and Red4mm knitting needlesThin elastic (“hat” elastic works the best)2 tiny bellsDarling needleScissors Cast on 160 stitches in green. (This will feel like…
A knitting chart is a simplified representation of your knitting be it in colorwork, texture, cables, or lace. But learning to read knitting charts can be a little tricky at first. Here are my five top tips on reading knitting charts, covering topics like reading direction, chart layout, what to do with wrong-side rows, row/round numbers, and what to do with the perplexing "no stitch" symbol. Scroll down for a bonus tip on reading DROPS charts!
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Guys, it’s been more than 5 years since I started sewing with knits ! Can you believe that? 5 years in, a lot has changed. For starter...
Hello my dears! Do you sell your handmade items at local craft shows, but aren't sure how to seal the deal without being pushy or appearing desperate? Well in this post I will be giving you 5 helpful tips on how to make those sales and how to increase the dollars spent from your customers! Not everyone
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