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I love slipped stitches. They are a quick and easy way to add interest and texture to any knitting project. If you cross slipped stitches over a field of stockinette, it’s even more true. This design does something unusual—the slipped stitches are formed in stockinette columns, but cross to meet in the purl section of …
These socks are unisex – they work for both men and women! The men in my life have very definite ideas of what makes an appropriate for work sock: typically a neutral color and a very subdued pattern, if they want patterning at all. The simple twisted rib in these cuff-down, heel-flap socks transitions into a …
Tresser is a unisex, super-bulky hat featuring the Saxon braid cable stitch pattern. This design is intended to be a quick knit suitable for gifts, whether for Christmas, New Year’s or Valentine’s Day. Tutorials Stretchy Long-tail CO How to read a knitting chart Cable without a cable needle Size 20” [51 cm] circumference (unstretched) and …
The inspiration for these socks came from my love of all things Harry Potter. I imagined Mrs. Weasley magically knitting socks for her children before they left for Hogwarts to start off the school year! She would need to make quite a few pairs of them so the pattern needed to be easy to memorize …
These unisex socks are super cozy and stretchy. The easy wearability and the forgiving nature of the ribbing, which is an integral element of the design, make picking the right size for gifting less of an issue. If you keep them for yourself, you will pull these casual, sturdy socks out of the drawer time …
Inspired by human interaction with spaces and the wonder of man-made creations, the Architectural Socks are an ode to the amazing buildings that make up all metropolitan environments. A bold and arching triangular motif decorates the centre of the foot and leg of your socks, with fun rope cables mimicking the function and ornamentation of structural columns. This …
I love patterns that have a lot of texture. The solid stripes, formed by the single crochet stitches, coil upward and to the left while the chain stitches that form the open stripes appear to coil upward and to the right. TUTORIALS How to do a single crochet How to do a chain in crochet Size …
These comfy and warm Wristers are the perfect antidote to chilly hands when riding the ferry to Q-Cove (Quathiaski Cove), Quadra Island from Campbell River, Vancouver Island, in the Fall and Winter. One is compelled to stay on the ship’s deck for the 10-minute ferry trip across Discovery Pass to take in nature’s beautiful display …
Traditional English fishermen’s ganseys were knit in tightly spun wool to help keep out the weather. This scarf uses an aran weight yarn of pure Falkland Merino and combines some of the original motifs – marriage lines, cable and double moss – all of which trap air within the texture, helping to keep the wearer …
When I first got back to knitting after a long hiatus, I was looking for a simple yet elegant stitch (sans cables and lace) to knit myself a vest. After hours of Google searching, I came across the King Charles Brocade stitch and liked the texture. The stitch is a simple combination of knits and purls …
For this traditional Aran I have used a very soft cashmere-merino blend that small knights will adore. It is a timeless design that makes the sweater a classic to be handed down through the generations; a true heirloom design. This sweater would not only have protected Lancelot on his quests, but will keep modern knights …
