Category: knitting pattern

• Felted Bag – Pretty in Pink knitting tutorial

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  Westport, CTWant to make your own felted bag? Check out my Felting 101 Pic-Tutorial at http://majorknitter.typepad.com/major_knitter/2004/09/how_to_felt_a_b.html#commentsIf you make a bag, please send me a picture so I can post it and share it with others.Happy felting!Here it is! The much awaited primer on how to make a felted bag. I hope you like it.These bags are made by knitting 2 strands of yarn at the same time with a size 13 needle. Start with about 5 skeins of worsted weight

• American Girl Doll Shawl with Garter Stitch Stripes tutorial

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  Westport, CTMaterials: 1 skein – Lion Brand Micro Spun yarnUS Size 5 straight needlesGauge: in Stockinette st: 4x4 inches = 22 sts wide by 24 sts highDimensions: approximately 5.5 inches wide by 17.5 inches longDirections: Cast on 32 stitches.A - GARTER STITCH BOTTOM BORDERRows 1-6: Knit across. Knit every row creating a garter stitch band. This should create 3 garter stitch ridges (plus the cast on edge). You will end with the RS facing.B - SHORT STOCKINETTE PANEL (first and

• American Girl Doll Triangular Shawl with Eyelet tutorial

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  Westport, CTMaterials: 1 skein Lion Brand Micro SpunUS Size 5 straight knitting needlesDifficulty Level: BeginnerGauge: Knit in Garter Stitch (Knit every row): 4x4 inches = 20 sts across by 44 sts highDimensions: approximately 19 inches wide by 9 inches from cast on edge to point of triangleDirections: Cast on 90 stitches.ROW 1: Knit one row.ROW 2: K2, K2tog, YO, K2tog, Knit to end of row.Repeat row 2 for every row until only 7 sts remain.Bind off all 7 stitches.Weave in

• Lacy Poncho Pattern tutorial

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  Westport, CTEverybody seems to want a free poncho pattern. I'm here to oblige today.This is about the simplest pattern you could ever find for a poncho. Basically you'll need your favorite lightweight yarn (spend as much or as little as you like), large circular needles, a lacy pattern, a newspaper pattern, and a sewing needle. You will make a rectangular stole and then sew one end to the bottom side of the other end. This will create the poncho.I decided

• White Watch Cap tutorial

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  Westport, CTHere is Michael modeling the snug little White Watch Cap knit with 1 ball Gedifra "Marokko." There is barely any yarn left, so you might want to buy 2 skeins of yarn to be safe.Directions:Using size 6 dpns, cast on 92 stitches. (Or if you prefer, use 2 sets of size 6 circular needles to knit in the round).Knit in a K2P2 ribbing pattern in the round for 5 1/2 inches. This cap will NOT have a folded cuff.

• Mets Cable Baby Blanket tutorial

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  Westport, CTWe’re big New York Mets fans. So when BF’s friend and fellow Mets fan announced he and his wife were going to have a baby, I decided to make a baby blanket for the newest Mets fan. You can make this blanket in any color. The pennants at the top and bottom edges are optional. The best thing about this blanket is that it can be used as an afghan or lap blanket as the baby grows. It’s not

• Pink Stash Buster Scarf tutorial

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  Westport, CTMATERIALSUS size 15 circular needles (24 inches or longer)Crochet hook for fringeUse a variety of pink yarns in various weights, textures and shade of your chosen color. The concept here is to clean up your stash. I'm guilty of going out to purchase new yarn to make these "pseudo-stash buster scarves". In fact I bought the following yarns for these scarves.YARN A - 1 skein Plymouth Yarn Galway Chunky (100 g) - pinkYARN B - 1 skein of ggh

• Striped Prayer Shawl tutorial

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  Westport, CTIt's a very easy pattern that uses up odds and ends of yarn. I had about 450 g of yarn in total. I had more of the black (Color A) since it was used for the borders as well.US Size 15 circular needleWith Color A (double stranded worsted weight BLACK), cast on 58 stsKnit Garter Stitch border (knit every row) for 10 rows (5 ridges)Switch to Color B (Homespun in charcoal gray) and knit in stockinette st for 8-10

• Red Knotted Cap tutorial

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  Westport, CTI used 2 skeins of Jo Sharp wool and US Size 5 needles.CO 90 sts and knit in K3, P2 ribbing until cuff measures 2 inches. Switch to stockinette stitch and knit until piece measures 6 inches from cast on edge.Decrease*(K7, K2tog) repeat from * aroundKnit around*(K6, K2tog) repeat from * aroundKnit around*(K5, K2tog) repeat from * aroundKnit around*(K4, K2tog) repeat from * aroundKnit around*(K3, K2tog) repeat from * aroundKnit around*(K2, K2tog) repeat from * aroundKnit around*(K1, K2tog) repeat

• Mistake Rib Scarf tutorial

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  Westport, CTMaterialsCharisma 100% pure New Zealand wool by Manukau Yarns (or other worsted weight yarn)1 skein = 200 grams and approximately 400 metersUS size 8 needlesDirectionsCast on 33 sts*(K2, P2) - repeat from * until last st. K1 Repeat for every row until scarf reaches desired length (or you run out of yarn). Bind off.I haven't finished yet, so I can't give you the exact dimensionsUnblocked - my scarf is approximately 6 inches wideI don't think I'll add fringe to this

• Free Pattern – Hand Knit Miniature Stocking Ornament.

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  It's the middle of November and that means everyone is franctically looking around for a free knitting pattern and quick knit ideas for the holiday.  Here's my holiday gift to you - a free pattern for a miniature Christmas stocking.  I hope you like it. Here's the free pattern. Download miniature_sock_christmas_ornaments.pdfGood luck and happy holidays!

• FREE Baby Hat Pattern

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   finished two of the basic baby hats alreadyThese are so quick to knit and very rewarding.  I am going to send these to theJackson Recovery Center's Women and Children's Center.  Many of the women going through treatment are pregnant.  They're trying to straighten out their lives.  I think it's only fair to give those babies and children a little extra chance to get started out on the right foot.  Some lucky baby will have a comfy little hat to cover his




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