This needle sampler set is a great way to try out three different needle types before you invest in an entire interchangeable set. Please watch the entire video for instructions on how to enter the giveaway. This contest is open to international viewers (customs charges may apply outside the US). The contest is open until […]
Fancy Stitch Combos – Pillar Lace
Instructions for working the Pillar Lace stitch: Cast-on a multiple of 3 stitches, plus 2 Row 1 (WS): Purl across all stitches Row 2: K1, *YO, slip 1 stitch purlwise, K2, pass slipped stitch over the two knit stitches*, repeat between *s to last stitch, K1 Work to desired length, and bind-off purl-wise on wrong […]
Shaker Dishcloths and Coasters
Pattern includes row-by-row instruction for dishcloths (with and without a picot edge), coasters (with and without a picot edge), and guidelines for modifying the pattern.
Pattern + links to 4-part instructional video.
Fancy Stitch Combos – Mock Rib Stitch
Instructions for working the Mock Rib Stitch: Cast-on an even number of stitches, using the long-tail or knitted cast-on. Setup Row: Purl Row 1 (RS): *K1, P1*, repeat between *s to end Row 2: P across all stitches To bind-off, use a normal BO, binding-off purl-wise on Row 2. To work this stitch in-the-round: Cast-on […]
Fancy Stitch Combos – Feather and Fan
Note – there are several ways of working this stitch combo – this is just one of them. But they’re all based on the same idea to create the “roller coaster” effect. Instructions for working the Feather and Fan stitch: Cast-on a multiple of 18 stitches. Setup Row: Purl all stitches Row 1 (RS): *k2tog […]
Fancy Stitch Combos – Blackberry Stitch
Instructions for working the Blackberry Stitch: Cast-on a multiple of 4 stitches. Rows 1 and 3 (RS): Purl Row 2: *P3tog, (K1, P1, ktbl) into same stitch* Row 4: *(K1, P1, ktbl) into same stitch, P3tog* Repeat these 4 rows to desired length. Bind-off on the RS of the work, using a normal bind-off. This […]
Fancy Stitch Combos – Herringbone Stitch
Instructions for working the Herringbone Stitch: Cast-on a multiple of 3 stitches, + 1 Row 1: (RS) K1, *yo, SL 1 with yarn in back, K2, pass slipped stitch over 2 stitches* Row 2: P1, *yo, SL 1 with yarn in front, P2, pass sl stitch over 2 stitches* Work to desired length, then bind-off […]
Fancy Stitch Combos – Daisy Stitch
Instructions for working the Daisy Stitch: Setup Row: K1, P to last stitch, K1 Row 1 (RS): K1, *K3tog without pulling finished stitch off left needle, YO, K3tog the same stitches again, P1* repeat between *s until 4 stitches remain, K3tog without pulling finished stitch off left needle, YO, K3tog the same stitches again, K1. […]
Fancy Stitch Combos – Purse Stitch
Instructions for working this stitch: – Cast-on an even number of stitches – Work every row: K1, *yo, SSK*, repeat between *s to last stitch, K1 This week we’re starting a new series called Fancy Stitch Combos. In this series I hope to demonstrate stitches that have been requested, and hopefully introduce you to some […]
