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JGibson: Scalloped Edging. Father + Son Knit Ties. When it comes to gifts for my dad and brothers, I often find myself stumped.

Father + Son Knit Ties

Thanks to Page's Rolled Hem Handkercheifs, their pockets are chock-full of squares; and thanks to years of knitting, their heads and feet are warmed by piles of hats and socks. In need of a new go-to gift, the Father Son Knit Ties were born! Now, my dad and brothers aren't fancy men, but they are gentlemen of the southern variety. See it Knit – Lettuce (#37) « malabrigo yarn. Lettuce shown in Rasta Lettuce is a colour created early in the history of Malabrigo.

See it Knit – Lettuce (#37) « malabrigo yarn

It came to exist in a stroke of inspiration, while Antonio was playing with the dyes. Since the dyes are in powder form, you can not really see what the result colour will be like until it’s done, so it takes experience, intuition and a touch of luck to get an elegant, eye-catching and beautyfully original result like the colour Lettuce. How to Determine How Many Yards of Yarn Are Left in a Skein. Tutorial: Using ratios to calculate yardage « Yarnberry. Results for JAPANESE MYK SIZE 8 SEED BEADS:COLORLINED.

Usability. Baby Booties Without Seams (bottom up) A pattern by YarnThrower This pattern was inspired by Ruth's "Perfect" Baby Booties, though my construction method is quite different, eliminating the seam found along the back and center bottom of many baby bootie patterns.

Baby Booties Without Seams (bottom up)

HipKnitizer. The Dudester. My friend, Bob, just opened his own Edward Jones investment office.

The Dudester

He always looks ultra professional and put together, so I wanted to knit him a guy scarf that would be formal enough to wear with his overcoat and suits but transition to weekend wear, too. I made it extra wide so it can be worn flat or kinda scrunched up and tucked inside his coat as he said he will wear it. The scarf is knit in a hurdle stitch with garter ribs which is reversible, easy to memorize and makes an interesting texture that doesn't curl. Approximately 10" wide by 48" long Moda Dea Bamboo Wool (55% rayon from bamboo, 45% wool; 145 yds/80 g): 3 balls Heather Grey *This yarn is discontinued, but any worsted weight that gives you 5 sts/inch will work* Size 7 single points Yarn Needle. Knit pearl. Teknika conductive-thread gloves: Knitty Winter bis 2011. 2 –Color Tubular Cast On: On larger needles and with scrap yarn, provisionally cast on 32 sts.

Teknika conductive-thread gloves: Knitty Winter bis 2011

Join CC and knit 1 row, purl 1 row. Join MC, knit 1 row, purl 1 row. Washer at Artbeads. I Knit London, shop and sanctuary for knitters. Knitting Increases. An increase is simply adding a stitch to the knitting.

Knitting Increases

Consider all of the ways you could create a new loop of yarn on the needle. Each way is likely to have been named and used by someone. If I could use only three methods (and I pretty much do only use these three), they would be M1L, M1R, and Yarn Over (YO). The first two are the most discreet and invisible, and match each other symmetrically for the fussy among us. YO is, by contrast, intentionally visible: it creates a decorative hole in the knitting, which is used a lot in lace. The sampler below contains both increases and decreases. Knitty.com. Rubinette Slouchy Textured Beanie from KnitPicks.com Knitting. Cabin Fever Leaflet 623 - My Valentine. KnitBits #412 from Berroco. Duchess. Knitting Patterns: Trifle Shawl. Latest Post The sky is wonderfully bright today.

Knitting Patterns: Trifle Shawl

But it’s still pretty cold. And don’t get me started about yesterday. If the weather doesn’t shape up soon, there will be a mutiny. Vogue Knitting. SweetGeorgia Yarns. Cashmere Moebius Cowl – a free pattern. Please watch my video on the Moebius to learn how to get started with this kind of knitting which is unlike anything else you may have ever done.

Cashmere Moebius Cowl – a free pattern

Once you learn the cast-on and what to watch for, you’ll find it easier than knitting a garter stitch scarf. I can do the Moebius Cast-On behind my back, not because I am clever, but because it is that simple. Many of my students can also, shortly after learning it. Don’t believe the myth that twisting your join creates a Moebius. A twisted cast-on has a full 360 degrees of twist, while a Moebius has half that. TOHO Rainbow Crystal (with Tanzanite Lining) Round 6/0 Seed Bead. Bluestocking from String Theory. Forget-Me-Not Shawl in Elann.Com Peruvian Baby Silk. Knitting Patterns: Sweet Oak Shawl. Latest Post It must be Thursday… I never could get the hang of Thursdays.

Knitting Patterns: Sweet Oak Shawl

-Arthur Dent in Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy I watched Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy again. Although I’m sure there are Douglas Adams purists out there who object to the 2005 movie interpretation of the book, this is a favourite movie of ... Knit This: Mastering Lace Shawls. Class Description Scared to try lace knitting?

Knit This: Mastering Lace Shawls

Intimidated by charts? You'll be on your way to lace artistry with Laura's step-by-step instructions and two included patterns. The Skywalker shawl starts with easy stitch pattern and increases in difficulty. Then you'll be ready for the delicate Clarus! Lesson Plan Lesson 1. Lace knitting guru Laura Nelkin introduces you to the techniques that will allow you to master this class's two shawl projects.