Tag: free pattern
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Inspired by the good works of the Yarn Harlot and other knitters who have used patterns to raise funds for charity I’ve decided to try an idea of my own for knitting karma! Here’s how it works. This is a lovely cowl pattern I’ve just developed: It’s a beautiful and stylin’ one-skein project. I used less…
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I wanted something simple to show off a skein of TFA Olive that I picked up – I wanted something for my neck, with just enough pattern to look interesting but little enough that the beautiful colour in the yarn could really shine. I chose the Age of Brass and Steam – a free pattern…
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I finally got around to writing down the pattern for my Bay of Fundy scarf – a huge, soft, scarf/wrap that I whipped up on vacation while down east this autumn. Don’t be intimidated by the idea of a scarf on 3.5mm needles, the pattern is pretty mindless and easy (which is what made it…
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I tried out this free pattern from Coco Knits By Julie Weisenberger – the Fear of Commitment Cowl, and I love it! It’s super flexible, and easy to wear. I bought a few different toggles for the closure – it’s not attached so you can give yourself a few options to play with. While I was knitting…
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Whew! It’s a whopping 49 degrees with humidex here in Toronto. I confess, I love it. It hits your right in the face when you walk outside and despite knowing that I’ve got an hour and a half of Karate in this oven tonight I still love it. I will remember days like this when…
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Produced both booties and hat in a knitting frenzy for a last minute baby shower. The booties are fun and easy but _not_ recommended for car/movie/I don’t feel like paying attention knitting. They work up quickly, but the actual assembly/weaving in ends/ making straps is finicky work. For my knitting buddies who’ve been asking me…
The Blue Brick 