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Category: Items I’ve Knit
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Faith’s Fancy Little Feet
Fresh off the needles is a sunny yellow pair of children’s socks. I designed the pattern I used. A Peasant heel, naturally dyed yarn, and cables with no cable needle are a few reasons I enjoyed knitting these socks. Would you like to test knit this pattern I designed? Read below for information on my…
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Gram’s Mohair Birthday Gloves
My Gram, who taught me to knit, had a birthday. I wanted to knit her something soft that she could wear. A pair of fingerless gloves with a Drop Stitch Cable and mohair yarn was the results. The details are in this post. Yarn: Fingering weight Pattern: This is my own design based upon what I learned…
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Olive’s Wrap for Newborn Baby
A new baby was to be born this winter. I wanted to knit an item that was practical for this new little one and her mom. Read on if you’re interested seeing and learning about the process and finished knit. Yarn: Fingering weight Pattern: Olive’s Wrap by Knitting for Olive Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)…
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Cardigan for a Little Sister
I had enough skeins of yarn remaining after finishing an adult-sized sweater for myself to knit my younger sister her own cardigan. I picked a pattern I’ve knit several cardigans from over the years and discovered very special buttons to add on as well. Read on to learn all the details of this completed knit.…
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Finding My Editing Style
Fellow tech editors have discussed their favorite types of knitting patterns to tech edit. Sometimes, this is referred to as a tech editor’s style. In this post, I share about the types of knitting patterns that make me jump with excitement when I open my email inbox for tech editing. Hello everyone! I love tech…
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A Sweater in June
On the first of summer in 2023, I casted off a sweater. This post includes the details of the pattern, materials, and lessons learned from my Buttonside Sweater. Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in color, Evergreen Pattern: Buttonside Sweater by Jennifer Dassau Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) and US 3 (3.25 mm) ChiaoGoo interchangeable circular…
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Wish You Were Here Socks
A new pair of socks has been casted off my needles! Do want to know the details, lessons learned, and thoughts? If so, this post is for you. Yarn: Malabrigo Sock Yarn in color, Kris Pattern: Wish You Were Here by The Kitchen Sink Shop Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) double pointed needles What I Enjoyed: What Bothered…
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Practical Gloves for Dad
My dad requested a handknit from me. He requested a pair of fingerless gloves. This post shares all about these gloves. Yarn: Knit Picks Palette Green/Clover Red/Autumn Heather White/White Pattern: This was my own design based upon what I learned designing and knitting a previous pair of fingerless gloves. Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) and…
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Swatching Tips I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago
In this article, I’ve documented 11 points that I wish I knew before I knit my first swatch. Knowing these tips 10 years ago would have helped me avoid much wasted time, frustration, and ill-fitting knitting projects. Hello everyone! As a knitter, there’s a very crucial task that occurs often in my life. Unfortunately, I…
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Gloves for Mom
Yarn: Knit Picks Palette Green/Clover Red/Autumn Heather White/White Pattern: My own design Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) double pointed needles What I Enjoyed: What Bothered Me: My dad had requested a pair of fingerless gloves. He is very handy. From typing for his job to his various outside tasks, he keeps busy with his hands.…