Tag: knitting
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Emmina Socks
I’m a sock knitter who used to have 2 pairs of handknit socks to wear. As I found myself hunting for pairs of socks around my home, I decided it was time to knit myself a new pair, avoiding purchasing socks from a store like Target. From a “desperate” situation while making this pair, I…
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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 knitting cables with no cable needle are a few reasons I enjoyed making these socks. Read below for information on my newest project. Yarn: Fingering weight Note: I naturally dyed the…
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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 were the result. The details are in this post. Yarn: Fingering weight Pattern: This is my custom design; it’s not published. Needles: US…
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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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Best Cast On and Cast Off Method for Knitting a Swatch
In the first newsletter I sent out, I included a tutorial on how I cast on and cast off my swatches. I thought the tutorial was worthy of sharing with all who visit the blog as well. The Principles of Knitting by June Hemmons Hiatt is a wealth of knowledge on knitting. It’s the size…
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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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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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Mariesi Socks
Superwash wool yarn, a free knitting pattern, and lots of cables helped create my newest handknit. This post shares the details of the socks I recently casted off. Yarn: Malabrigo Sock in color Whales RoadNeedles: US 1 (2.25 mm) double pointed needlesPattern: Mariesi by Marie Amelie Designs (free on Ravelry) What I Enjoyed: What Bothered Me: Materials…