A little fun for sock knitters! This pattern is knit toe-up using Judy’s Magic Cast-On, and uses a German Short Row heel. This is an intermediate pattern – I don’t recommend it for first-time sock knitters. (If you are a new sock knitter, I recommend knitting this pattern first, before attempting these flip-flop socks.) Pattern […]
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A “sweater alternative” for spring, this shawl is knit using KPC’s new Lovat yarn – a gorgeous blend of cotton, cashmere, and silk. This pattern is a FREE RAVELRY DOWNLOAD. You can add this pattern to your Ravelry queue here. KPC now has two websites, a new Canadian website to serve North America, and the […]
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Get creative and use this simple ball pattern in endless ways! Experiment with different yarns, colors, stripes, and stuffings to make baby toys, dog toys, Christmas ornaments, juggling balls, hacky-sacks, etc. This pattern is a FREE RAVELRY DOWNLOAD. You can add this pattern to your Ravelry queue here. Size: Size depends on the yarn weight […]
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Soft, smushy baby blanket in gorgeous hand-dyed bulky yarn, for a special baby! This pattern is simple enough for newer knitters; and a fun and quick knit for more experienced knitters. Free Ravelry download, free video tutorial. You can add this pattern to your Ravelry queue here. Size: 36” square (92cm square) Needles: Size US […]
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This pattern is called “Loaded” because I wanted to use all of the techniques folks have been asking for in a single sock pattern – two at-a-time, magic loop, toe-up, German short rows, fingering (sock) weight yarn, and sized for women and men. Pattern + video tutorial – $8 US via PayPal. Sizes: Women and […]
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Worsted Weight Hat and Scarf Sizes: Hat – Small/Medium and Medium/Large (please see note on sizes below); scarf is about 8” wide Needles: Size US 7 (4.5mm) 16” circulars for hat (or longer circulars if you prefer to use magic loop), size US 7 (4.5mm) double-pointed needles for hat crown (unless you’re using magic loop), […]
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If you have not yet purchased this pattern, you can get the newest version (including men’s sizes) on the Sling Heel Socks page. If you have already purchased the pattern, the pattern update is free to you. – On December 20, 2017 (today) you were sent an email and a Ravelry message with the updated […]
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I named this pattern “Doppelt”, which means “double” in German – it is a double-warm hat, and two hats in one. The free pattern includes links to a three-part video tutorial (below) and a bonus mitts pattern. Size: Women’s average (for a slightly larger or smaller fit, use a larger or smaller needle size) Needles: […]
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In this video we walk through the techniques used in this gorgeous, heirloom-quality baby blanket from Appalachian Baby Design. The blanket is made with their 100% Organic Cotton, and is machine washable and dryable. You can get your blanket kit HERE on the Appalachian Baby Design website. To find a local store that carries Appalachian […]
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Many thanks to Zen Yarn Garden for sponsoring this free pattern and video tutorial! You can see their Gradient Yarn Sets here. The set I used in my scarf is called Storm Time. Size: 9 inches wide by 56 inches long (23cm x 142cm) Needles: Size US 3 (3.25mm), circulars or straight needles, size US […]
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