My hat knitting started last Summer as a de-stash project for the many skeins of yarn that I’ve accumulated and has evolved into designing hat patterns of my own. Today I’d like to introduce the Cobblestone Lane Hat knitting pattern. The Cobblestone Lane Hat is knit on U.S. Size 6 and 7 circular knitting needles… Continue reading New Hat Knitting Pattern
Today I am happy to share with you the knitting pattern for this rectagular pillow cover. Knit in cotton, it will provide plenty of comfort in any room of your home while adding a pop of color to your decor. This pattern is part of the Finishing Touches KAL hosted by the Underground Crafter. Complete… Continue reading Knitting Pattern for a Pillow Cover
At the beginning of June, I decided that it was time to reduce my stash of both fabric and yarn. I have a huge amount of fabric waiting to be turned into project bags and shopping bags. I began by re-organizing all my fabric. I was amazed at how much I’ve accumulated. All those years… Continue reading Summer De-Stash
The crescent shape is now my new favorite shape for shawls and scarves. I had one 260 yard skein of Feederbrook Farm Entropy DK that I purchased at the NJ Sheep and Wool Festival. I loved the colors of this yarn and decided to knit the Terribly Simple Shawl. I cast on using a U.S.… Continue reading Knit Crescent shaped shawl
The knitting pattern for the Moss Covered Trellis Scarf is part of the Finishing Touches KAL hosted by the Underground Crafter. For details of the KAL click HERE. The knitting pattern is as follows: Materials: Lion Brand Wool-Ease 3 skeins U.S. Size 8 knitting needles Cast on 43 stitches Row 1 (RS): K1, p1, k9,… Continue reading Moss covered Trellis Scarf Knitting Pattern
My first purchase at the 2017 Rhinebeck Indie Untangled was a kit from Shelridge Yarns that included 3 skeins of their DK weight superwash merino yarn and the pattern for the Neapolitan Cardigan by Cabin Fever in the perfect colors of pink, gray, and white for my Granddaughter. Since she is about to turn 2,… Continue reading Toddler Sweater Knit and Gifted
This month the stitch pattern that I swatched is not from a stitch dictionary but one that I drew out on graph paper and knit 2 different ways to use as part of a design that I’m working on. The stitch pattern is a simple zig-zag done in purl stitches on a stockinette stitch background… Continue reading Knit Stitch Pattern Saturday
Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease, I’d like to share this special knitting pattern with you. I first introduced the Joyfully Twirling Dress Dishcloth pattern in 2014 shortly after my good friend passed away. She was a remarkable woman who lived with breast cancer for… Continue reading A Special Edition Dress Dishcloth Knitting Pattern
Today’s knit stitch pattern is called Textured Ribbons from the Knit Stitch Pattern Handbook by Melissa Leapman. It combines blocks of reverse stockinette and slipped stitches. I’ve been experimenting with several slip stitch designs including this one that I knit a few months ago. I used this lovely yarn called Cocoon by Voolenvine Yarns for… Continue reading Knit Stitch Pattern Saturday
Today’s knit stitch pattern is one that I created using variations of several stitch patterns that I’ve previously swatched. I’m calling it the Screen Door. It is similar to the stitch pattern used in my Cherish Baby Blanket pattern. I started by casting on 31 stitches on U.S. Size 7 needles using a worsted weight… Continue reading Knit Stitch Pattern Saturday
