If you've ever dreamed of designing your own knitting patterns, but have no idea where to start, this blog series is for you. First of all, I'm teaching you how to come up with your own design.
A comprehensive list of knitting abbreviations and terms. There are video tutorials for any beginners who want to learn the knitting basics.
The craft blog of pattern designer Jeni Baker. Creative adventures in quilting, sewing, and color. Plus free sewing and quilting tutorials.
This monster is out of this world, featuring a cable design down the centre of the head, and embroidered details to enhance the glistening gaze of the bug-eyed alien. Materials Wendy Serenity Chunky, 70% acrylic, 20% alpaca, 10% wool (87yd/80m per 100g ball): 1 [1] ball in 3205 Oyster (A) Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton DK, 100% cotton (219yd/201m per 100g ball): 1 [1] ball in 1949 Poppy Red (B) Twilleys of Stamford Goldfingering, 80% viscose, 20% metalized polyester (109yd/100m per 25g ball): 1[1] ball in 38 Red (C) Oddment of DK yarn in black (D) 1 pair each of 4mm (UK8:US6), 6mm (UK4:US10) and 7mm (UK2:US10.5/11) knitting needles Cable needle Small amount of toy stuffing 2 x 6in (15cm) long pipe cleaners Blunt-ended tapestry needle Sizes To fit: child, up to 20in (51cm) head circumference adult, up to 22in (56cm) head circumference Tension 13 sts and 18 rows to 4in (10cm) over stocking stitch using 7mm needles and A. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain correct tension.
Unique Creations Not Mistakes | Lots of beginners inspiration this week | Knitting | Crochet | Sewing | Gardening | Crafty Like Granny
A great way to refresh your wardrobe is with fabric dying. I wanted to experiment with dying fabrics and clothing. A much more sustainable way of doing this is with natural dye. Luckily many of these can be made from products already found in your kitchen cupboards: Oranges - Onion skinsPinks - Avocado skins and
All you need to make a chunky knit blanket for beginners with knitting blankets with arms, free tutorials, where to buy giant yarn, jumbo needles and more!
This is the seventh in a series of twelve linked patterns for a knitted wreath, to be published daily in December 2013. These fir cones add some texture to the wreath; they are a knitted strip, shaped with short rows and then rolled up and sewn to make the cone shape. A picot cast off in a lighter shade gives them that distinctive edge. You can use various shades of brown for your fir cones or, for a frosted effect, you could work the cast off row with cream yarn. There are two sizes of cones in this pattern, the big ones are about 4 cm long and the small ones 3 cm. 40g of yarn will make about a dozen fir cones. All my ravelry patterns are free to download but, if you enjoy them, please consider making a donation to the Children’s Liver Disease Foundation, a charity which funds research and supports the families of children with a liver disease. You can do this easily by going to my fundraising page www.justgiving.com/frankiesknittedstuff Happy Knitting!
Alina of Gift of Knitting has been one of my main sources of inspiration ever since I discovered her beautifully crafted blog over a year ago. She is incredibly skilled in the art of knitting, and has published a number of beautiful designs that are on my to-knit list, such as the Journey Sweater [http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/journey-4] and the Choice Cardigan [http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-choice]. Her most recent release is the Heritage Sweater [http://www.ravelry.com
Whilst I was away from the Attic through June and early July, a great deal of my time was filled with yarn infested thoughts. This is a busy time for me with a huge amount of Yarndale work happening behind...
You plan to knit some gifts for Christmas and for your KnitWorthy loved ones? Here is a small lists of several accessories. Have fun!
