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CO 3 sts. Set-up Rows Row 1 [WS]: K1, p1, k1. Row 2 [RS]: [P1, k1 tbl] in first st, p1, [k1, p1 tbl] in last st. 5 sts.
Fall 2007
Kathryn Ivy - Blog - Penelope
Project Specs Pattern: Penelope designed by Rebecca Danger Pattern Source: Danger Crafts Yarn: Malabrigo Merino Worsted held double: 105g Violetas (220 yards), 44g Pale Khaki (92 yards), and 5" scrap of Lettuce for bellybutton Needles: Denise circular needle size US 9 and same size DPNs Date Started: 5/3/09 Date Finished: 5/6/09 Finished Size: About 12" tall x 10" wide Other Supplies: 17 mm safety eyes, 5" x 1" rectangle of white wool blend felt, Aleene's Flexible Stretchable Fabric Glue See her on Ravelry! I think I'm kind of addicted to Rebecca's adorable designs! Penelope is one of her newest patterns released, and this little monster is just too adorable to pass up. I really like that there is no gauge requirement for her patterns; you can basically use whatever works for you with what you have on hand. I changed things up a bit from when I knit my Maddox and held the yarn double throughout to create a larger sized creature.
Time for part two of our easter rabbit patterns, this time for the knitters! Knitted Bunny by Jackie – Awesome pattern for beginner knitters, it’s a square of stockinette stitch sewn in just the right way to create the bunny shape. Knitted Bunny Booties from Woman’s Weekly – Good old WW brings out another great pattern, these are sized for 3 month and 6 month old babes. Honey Bunny by Yvonne – A more traditional rabbit in a sweet little dress, this would look fabulous dressed up with some crocheted flowers on the skirt and some cute vintage buttons on the straps. Bunny Pyjama Bag from CraftBits – Probably one of the few projects I could justify using that super soft but super annoying to knit with “fairy floss” type of yarn, this bunny looks very sweet, and is a great way to store PJs. Bunny from Berroco – I’m a little torn on this one, is it a bunny or a kangaroo?
Craft Blog » Free Bunny Knitting Patterns
Zipper Tutorial
One of our regular (and favorite!) customers, Sheri, came in to Purl the other day with an immaculately knit sweater in one hand and a ready-to-go zipper in the other. She was a little daunted, and no wonder - when it came time to sew in the zipper, her pattern instructed her to take everything to a tailor! Instead of running to your nearest expert, why not become one yourself? Sewing in a zipper doesn't require an apprenticeship with an Italian suit maker, or some kind of fashion degree - it's easy! This tutorial comes from the SNUGGLE SACK project and so uses a non-separating zipper, but the instructions are the same for a separating zipper.
The Motherload » Seven Easy Scarves & Cowls to Knit This Fall
I was madly in love with scarf knitting when I first began to knit. Knitted scarves are a fabulous way to learn pattern, try stitches you have never tried before, and can be an elegant (and frugal) gift to give when the holiday season rolls around. I love to knit scarves and I want to share with you five fun patterns to add to your knitting projects. Each of these is uniquely special and the patterns are free!
All About Circular Knitting – Laylock Knitwear Design
Circular knitting, or knitting in the round can seem daunting at first. I remember the first time I saw someone knitting with four needles. I was horrified, the thing looked like a pincushion! I thought I would never be able to do that (whatever it was), and that I would never see any reason to learn. Well, nowadays I don’t think twice before taking up four or five needles, casting on and knitting round and round and round…
Knitting Videos
If you're a beginning knitter, you can start with our 45 minute "How to Knit" series. This 3 part introduction to knitting walks the new knitter step-by-step through the knitting basics: Long Tail cast-on and the knit and purl stitches and basic knit bind-off and finishing your knitting.