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Lamar. I'm ready to show & tell the finished gifts but Lamar gets its own post.

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I like it that much. LAMAR a reversible cabled chunky scarfDesigner: mePattern: free download here and in German here (ed 04/13--the german link disappeared but I'll leave it just in case someone replaces it)Yarn: Cascade 109 Tweed, a chunky yarn, 109 yards per skein, 3 skeins in walnutNeedles: size US 13The backstory: when bro-in-law said he'd like a scarf I was ready to jump on one of those stripedscarves. Except he added, "it has to be reeeaally soft so I can have it right on my neck.

" Now, I can call the Noro Silk Garden soft enough when blocked for me, the knitter, but in the real non-knitting world? Not so much on the bare neck. So, what to knit? I usually get bored on the last quarter scarf, but not this time. Oh? Roll cowl. Yarn2 skeins Pickles Organic Hand Spun Cotton, bulky(We have used two colours, but you can of course make it in a single colour) NeedlesSmall circular neeldes US 15 GaugeNot important for a successful result Tips: To assemble the ends, we recommend that you cut the yarn and knit the end along with the yarn your knitting with.

Roll cowl

Knit in the round. Cast on 46 stitches on a US 15 needle. Looking at the red thread of creativity. Cable Braided Necklace. Yesterday, I have been deep in thought while sizing a pattern, deadlines all looming and sooo much to do before the year's end.

Cable Braided Necklace

I have thought to share a great little technique with you. Something last minute that you can make for either a gift of for yourself! It's been cool, so having that tiny bit of precious cashmere caressing your neck certainly felt cosy. So here is what you would need: Time: 1.5-2hr (excluding drying time). 15-20 grams of Fingering or Sport weight yarn. Make sure to choose something delectable, tiny bit of cashmere, royal alpaca, merino or qiviut. Needle: US 4 (3.5 mm) Crochet hook C or D. Gauge: 6 sts and 7-8 rows in 1" over Stockinette stitch swatch Cabled Braids are made up by knitting 2 strips. From Norway with love - winter accessories. Materials, the whole kitFour balls Pickles Cashmerino Silk or Pickles Extra Fine Merino, base colourOne ball Pickles Extra Fine Merino, colour 1One ball Pickles Extra Fine Merino, colour 2One ball Pickles Extra Fine Merino, colour 3One ball Pickles Extra Fine Merino, colour 4One ball Pickles Extra Fine Merino, colour 5 SCARFMaterialsTwo balls Pickles Cashmerino Silk or Pickles Extra Fine Merino.

From Norway with love - winter accessories

NeedlesUS 6 Gauge23 stitches= 4" Cast on 36 stitches. Knit like this:1st row: *K4, P4* repeat from * to * until the end of the row.2nd row: *P4, K4* Repeat from * to * until the end of the row3rd row: Like row 14th row: Like row 25th row: Like row 1. Repeat these 5 rows until the scarf is 47". Lue. Knitting Crochet Sewing Crafts Patterns and Ideas! Linocut Beret. Designer Quenna LeeFinished Size 17" brim circumference, 30¼" circumference at widest point.

Linocut Beret

Yarn The Fibre Company Canopy Fingering (50% alpaca, 30% merino, 20% bamboo; 200 yd [183 m]/50 g): cat’s claw (yellow), 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens. Needles Ribbing—size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Body—size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Crochet Hair Accessories. Hey, Bloggers!

Crochet Hair Accessories

Crazy #2 here! And THIS is what I made today and what I'll be sharing with you! So.... as a super girlie girl, I LOVE all things feminine. Interior design, jewelry, fashion, PINK and oh my stars... you should see my shoe closet (I think I lost count at 100 pairs...not kidding). So, needless to say, when it comes to any kind of fashion accessory, I'm always a sucker. And decided to take a stab at crocheting. Looks pretty pro eh? Sweatshirt liposuction. Knit, Shear Bliss!: Jyri Scarf. I first saw this scarf on the berroco website and fell in love with it.

Knit, Shear Bliss!: Jyri Scarf

I just had to knit this. I decided to make it first for someone close to me (not mentioning any names, yet). I wanted a fun and funky yarn that was both wool for warmth and a bright colour. I went through my stash and searched eBay for Rowan, or Debbie Bliss yarn but nothing was doing it for me. I visited Michaels and found this yarn and decided it would be perfect. I loved knitting this scarf. Details Jyri from Norah Gaughan, Volumn 1. Started: August 24th 2008 Completed: August 29th 2008.