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Simple Mittens pattern by Keltic Banshee. Two-way mittens pattern by Keltic Banshee. Mary Jane Slippers pattern by Amy Polcyn. French Press Felted Slippers pattern by Melynda Bernardi. Find more info at my blog: Constructed more like a shoe than a sock, these felted slippers will keep you stylish AND comfortable! Also great for gifts, as it is a very quick project! This pattern is written with a lot of details and pictures, it even includes instructions for felting.

My goal was to make it available to all types of knitters. Sizes included in instructions: S (5/6), M (7/8), L (9/10). Skills needed: Knit Purl Increase(make 1) Decrease(knit 2 together, purl 2 together) Notions Needed: Darning Needle Tapestry Needle Pillow case(recommended for felting) 2 matching buttons Although a top-loader washing machine is recommended, the pattern has been tried in a European Front-Loader(lower agitation, can’t always control the whole cycle). Errata: To make for easier seaming, you can place markers on the top pieces. How to Knit Basic Baby Booties Video. Baby Booties are a great gift for a newborn, especially when they're handmade. In this knitting video from About.com, learn how to knit a pair of basic baby booties whether you're a beginner or a veteran.See Transcript Hi I'm Chris Davis for About.com. There is nothing quite as prescious as a new baby. And if you are looking for a creative gift for the newborn why not try knitting a pair of booties.

Basic Knitting Skills and Tools That You Will Need to Knit a Baby Bootie To get started you will need the following. Before we move forward to the pattern that you will use to create the booties lets go over the three techniques you will need to knit the booties. First you will need to “cast on” this is the process of starting the first row on your knitting needle.

Second you will begin your knitting. A knit stitch is created by sliding your right hand needle in front of the first stitch and underneath your left hand needle. How to Cast Off in Knitting The final step is casting off. Learn to Knit a Sock. Vegas Armwarmers - Knit Easy Armwarmers. Warmth Punk Style: It seems like I'm cold all year long, but especially in the fall when the weather has cooled but there are still air conditioners on everywhere. I love fingerless gloves (armwarmers or gauntlets) to keep my arms and hands a little warmer when the temperature inside and outside don't match. These punk-inspired warmers are completely simple because they're knit flat and sewn up, so you can leave as much room as you need for your thumb. Materials: one skein Southwest Trading Company Vegas or 54 to 75 yards of a medium-weight, wool-blend yarn with a touch of metallic (I used color Casino) one pair size 8 US needles scissors yarn needle Gauge About five stitches and six rows per inch in stockinette stitch.

Size Pictured armwarmer in 6 inches around and 6 inches tall and would fit a teen or small woman. Instructions: Cast on 30 stitches (35 for larger size). About the Yarn: Vegas from SWTC is in the Vickie Howell collection of yarns and is a Soysilk, wool and metallic blend. Fingerless Gloves. Warm Hands, Warm Heart: Fingerless gloves are essential if you're the sort of person who is cold even inside buildings. These bulky mitts are perfect for wearing while working -- or knitting -- because your fingers are free to move.

They're also great to wear outside when you want to stay warm but still be able to use your fingers. Materials: one ball, about 80 yards, of super-chunky wool (I used Rowan Big Wool in Cloak and had a little left over) two pairs of size 15 US circular needles (you could also use double-points, but I didn't happen to have any in that size) stitch marker (optional) stitch holder scissors, yarn needle or crochet hook Gauge 2.5 stitches and 3 rows per inch in Stockinette Stitch worked in the round. Size Finished project is 9 inches long and 8 inches around. On a small woman, these gloves cover about half the forearm and go over the whole palm. Instructions for Body: Instructions for Thumb: Finishing: About the Yarn: Rowan Big Wool is a joy to work with.

How to knit close-fitting fingerless gloves. Fingerless Mitts part 3: Knit Gradient Mitts! Now for part 3 of my Fingerless Mitts Times 3 tutorials from Craft: 10! Knit Gradient Mitts! It’s written as more of a how-to than a normal knitting pattern, with step-by-step instructions and photos to go with them! I made it into a free PDF – download it directly here or head over to ravelry to add it to your library – and I’m pasting it all right here as well…. enjoy! This is a fantastic project for beginner knitters bored with scarves – just don’t be scared off by the double pointed needles, which are very easy to use once you get the hang of them.

By knitting in the round with DPNs, you only need to know the knit stitch (no purling) and there will be no seams to sew. Pattern is for sizes Small[Medium, Large]. Materials: Set of size US 11 double pointed needles30[35, 40] yards each of two colors of bulky yarn, or multiple strands of finer yarn held together (2 strands chunky, 3 strands worsted, 4 strands DK/sport weight)Tapestry/yarn needle Step 1: Cast-On. 2b. 3b. 4b. 4c. Twisted Willow Bracelet - pattern. One day I played with different yarn leftovers and got the bracelet :))) Short instruction is provided below. Однажды я "игралась" с разными остатками пряжи и получился браслет :)) Просто так.

Инструкции на русском ниже. Если у вас есть вопросы или вы нашли неточности/ошибки пожалуйста сообщите мне. Страница дизайна на Ravelry Twisted Willow BraceletSize: S [M, L] (shown in size S (green) and L (periwinkle)). Easily adjustable.Finished measurements:Length: 6[7, 8] in / 15.2 [17.8, 20.3] cmWidth: - fingering/DK version: 2 in / 5 cm (shown in green) - worsted version: 2.5 in / 6.5 cm (shown in periwinkle)Materials: Yarn leftovers: - about 23 yds/20 m of fingering/DK yarn (200-150 yds in 50 gr) - about 40 yds /35 m of worsted yarn (120-100 yds in 50 gr ) Needles: - US 0/2.0 mm for fingering/DK version - US 1½/2.5 mm for worsted version 1 button as desired.

Instruction: CO 8 sts. BO all sts knitwise. Иструкция: Набрать 8 петель. Krissie - Cable Leg Warmers. Doctor Who Tardis Socks | AWESOMENESS. I knitted up a pair of these a few years ago and they’ve gotten lots of complements. I’ve finally written up my pattern, which pre-supposes you know how to knit socks. These are written to fit about a size 8 ladies foot in fingering/sock yarn.

If you want a larger size, try knitting it in sport or DK weight wool. If you can knit a basic pair of socks, then all you need to do is pull out your favorite pattern in fingering weight yarn, plug in my chart for the leg portion of the sock, then do your favorite heel and toe. My favorite pattern for socks is Cat Bordi’s wonderful Socks Soar on Two Circular Needles Chart for TARDIS socks.