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Snowdrop Shawl. By Anastacia E. Zittel Photos: Anastacia E. Zittel It was while swatching for another project that the idea for this shawl was born. With simple stitches, an asymmetrical shape, and an edging of petal-like points, the Snowdrop Shawl proves that a project doesn’t have to be complicated to be a knockout. Blessed Mother Prayer Shawl - Talking Crochet Newsletter - January 19, 2010 - Vol. 7 No. 2. NancyOneSkeinShawl.pdf. Citrus Twist Dishcloth. I wanted to include a couple of dishcloths with a family member's Christmas gift, so I found some pretty cotton yarn in my stash and started working away. I wanted to use sunny and bright colors that would be cheerful on the grayest winter day. What I came up with is the Citrus Twist Dishcloth... A fun little dishcloth with a lot of "a-peel". :-) Citrus Twist Dishcloth by Heather P.

Materials : 100% cotton worsted weight yarn G crochet hook Stitches used : ch - chain sc - single crochet hdc - half double crochet dc - double crochet sl st - slip stitch Ch 32 Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 2, turn. (31 sts now and throughout.) Row 2: dc in 1st st, sc in next st, *dc 2 times in next st, sk 1 st, sc in next st, repeat from * across to last two sts, sc in next st, dc in last st, ch 2, turn. Row 3: dc in 1st st, hdc in the next st and in each st across, end row with a dc in the last st, ch 2, turn. Tulip Stitch Cloth.

CROCHET WEEK: Twisted Dishcloth free Pattern » Sisters Playing House. My sister is always telling me one of her favorite things is crocheted dishcloths. This always makes me chuckle inside – if she only knew how easy these are to make. Scarf. The colder weather has finally arrived, which means it's the perfect time to start making scarves!

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I've been wanting to design an infinity scarf for a while now, and when a friend mentioned that she'd like one - voila! I hope you enjoy making it as much as I did. :) Yarn: 2 skeins of Diamond Luxury Collection Llama Silk (paprika) Hooks: 5.5 mm/I and 22 mm/T (the larger hook serves as the broomstick - feel free to use a knitting needle or other similarly sized dowel-type object) Abbreviations: ss = slip stitch ch = chain sc = single crochet hdc = half double crochet. Aeolian Shawl - Knittyspin Spring 2009. This pattern is modular.

Aeolian Shawl - Knittyspin Spring 2009

If you wish to change the size, you can do so by varying the number of repeats of the Yucca chart and Agave chart. Keep the following things in mind: The Yucca chart must be worked an even number of times (ie. twice, six times) before working the Transition chart. The Agave chart may be worked any number of times before working the Final Agave chart. The Edging section requires a surprising quantity of yarn. For the silver cream shawl, the edging and bind-off required 45% of the yarn. If you are using stitch markers between each pattern repeat to keep track of the lace pattern, note that there will be points in some charts where decreases within the pattern will necessitate moving the markers.

Estonian Stitches This shawl was inspired by three stitch patterns from Pitsilised Koekirjad, an Estonian stitch dictionary. Crochet Cast-On Using waste yarn, work a crochet chain several sts longer than the number of sts to be cast on. Cast On Online Extras for 2013 Issues - The Knitting Guild Association (TKGA) Feb13_CentralDoubleIncr. Knitting Beyond the Hebrides - Library. Search results for usm. My husband John is teasing me about knitting warm scarves this week.

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It's 80 degrees and absolutely balmy here - but I pointed out that it's very cold indeed in other parts of the world. We'll get our cold weather later, I'm sure; Central Texas has real Drama Queen weather, harsh and changeable, when it feels like it. Here are the gift scarves knitted on the Ultimate Sweater Machine. First, at the top, is the man's scarf, the Papa Bear part of the Goldilocks project. This was knitted with 3 balls of Lion Brand Tweed on Keyplate 3. I thought Papa Bear got the classiest scarf. The second scarf is the women's scarf made in Yarn Bee Baby Boucle.

At the bottom, the Baby Bear part of the project - a child's scarf, knitted with worsted weight I Love This Yarn in a self-striping, random-looking combination of blue, green, peach, cream, and orchid. You don't have to shop for exactly the same yarn I used, but I do recommend you start with something smooth, preferably worsted weight. 1. 2. Knitted DROPS sweater with lace pattern and round yoke in "Alpaca" and "Kid-Silk". Size: S - XXXL. DROPS ALPACA UNI COLOUR (50g) 2.90 GBP DROPS ALPACA MIX (50g) 2.90 GBP DROPS KID-SILK UNI COLOUR (25g) 4.60 GBP DROPS KID-SILK LONG PRINT (25g) 4.60 GBP DROPS ALPACA UNI COLOUR (50g) 3.30 EUR DROPS ALPACA MIX (50g) 3.30 EUR DROPS KID-SILK UNI COLOUR (25g) 5.25 EUR DROPS KID-SILK LONG PRINT (25g) 5.25 EUR DROPS 152-155 are now available in the stores for 1£ per catalogue – no yarn purchase required!

Knitted DROPS sweater with lace pattern and round yoke in "Alpaca" and "Kid-Silk". Size: S - XXXL

The catalogues are printed in a limited edition, so visit your local DROPS store today! Find the DROPS Spring & Summer 2014 Collection here! DROPS Pattern Library: Lace patterns. DROPS pattern library contains patterns, and it keeps growing every day!

DROPS Pattern Library: Lace patterns

The DROPS designers want you to see how these different techniques will look when applied to a knitting or crochet project. This is a very useful tool when you are looking for inspiration for own designs. Remember that by switching between yarn quality thicknesses and by picking a different knitting tension you will be able to create a new aspect to the design. Have fun! NOTE: Click on the flag/link under the picture to go to the full pattern. Back to the School of Handcraft.