Felt Baby Shoes. I think it’s lovely to welcome a little one into the world surrounded by thoughtful handmade gifts, and these itty-bitty boots are just the ticket for such a reception.
Brimming over with the “awww” factor, everyone who sees these Felt Baby Shoes wants to pick them up and coo, almost as if they contained a chubby little baby foot already! Sometimes when I get on a roll with a fun and easy project like this, it’s hard to stop. In this case, I ended up with a pile of eight pairs of shoes, all from one Purl Soho Wool Felt Bundle! Our gorgeous Autumn Bundle covers a beautiful spectrum of warm earth tones, just right for boys or girls. And a bright red, hand-embroidered edge finishes the color story with a zing, while adding a sweet handmade, rustic charm. I love the idea of sewing up a big bunch of booties to have on hand for baby showers and welcome-to-the-world gifts. Materials. The Eleventh Hour Scarf. I wanted to come up with an idea that would answer the pressing need of the last minute gift without sacrificing quality, a gift that we can give without sheepishness or apologies.
In fact, one that will be given with pride and received with gratitude, and one that, not insignificantly, you can start at the beginning of a movie and finish before the final credits roll! -Whitney Materials 3 skeins of Blue Sky Alpacas Bulky, 50% alpaca and 50% wool. This color is "Grasshopper" #1212. The Pattern Gauge 3/4 stitch = 1 inch in seed stitch Finished Size 5 inches x 70 inches Note The yarn is doubled throughout this pattern.
The How To Cast on 7 stitches. Row 1: Slip 1 knitwise, *p1, k1; repeat from * two times. Eleventh Hour Blanket. It's not too late to wrap your favorite people in hand knit love!
True, starting a knitted blanket now would normally be a recipe for big time holiday stress; but since we should all banish yuletide overdrive from our lives, I decided to design a blanket that, even if you worked at a leisurely pace, you could start now (or next week!) And be done in plenty of time for Christmas! Of course, for this plan to work the blanket would have to be the kind of beautiful gift you love to give. And so for inspiration, I turned to a perennial Purl Bee favorite, the Eleventh Hour Scarf, and borrowing the concept, the yarn and the stitch pattern, the Eleventh Hour Blanket was born! Doubling Cascade's very soft and very bulky Magnum means not only a quick knit, but a deep and toasty blanket, perfect for cuddling and snoozing. The Materials The Pattern Gauge About 3 1/2 stitches = 4 inches in seed stitch, with yarn doubled and using the larger needles. Koigu Basket Weave Baby Blanket.
My friend Aimee is due in November.
She and her husband are one of the few couples I know who haven't found out if they are having a boy or a girl. I love the idea of not knowing as the parent, but it sure does make it harder to choose colors when you are the gift giver! New Super Easy Baby Blanket. One of our most popular projects over the years has been the Super Easy Baby Blanket.
When I made it over four years ago, I was newly pregnant and full of dreams for the tiny baby who would be wrapped up inside. Bandana Cowl. Working at Purl Soho, I have a front row seat to the parade of effortlessly chic people that give our neighborhood its renowned style.
From here I can report that, for men and women alike, this season's prevailing trend in neckwear is the bandana. Jauntily tied around the neck, it tops off everything from Sunday's T-shirt and jeans to Friday's night-on-the-town dress! The bandana is a sassy, casual touch that suggests that the wearer possesses an innate stylishness. It's the perfect accessory for those cool mornings when you've hit snooze a few too many times and need to turn "thrown-together-in-a-rush" into "casually glamourous"! My Bandana Cowl is inspired by my desire to make "effortlessly chic" even more effortless. I chose to make my Cowl out of Swan's Island Bulky, a brand new yarn made from a beautiful blend of undyed merino and alpaca that feels wonderfully soft against the skin.
The Materials 2 skeins of Jade Sapphire's 8 Ply Cashmere, 100% Mongolian Cashmere. The Pattern. Baby Moccasins. These super easy baby booties are such a breeze to knit that a set of three would be a perfect gift.
I would love if people used this pattern as a starting point to make booties unique to their own inspirations. Change the colors and duplicate stitch designs to make a set of Christmas booties, Jungle booties, Flower Garden booties, Art Deco booties, Pirate booties - the list is endless! Whether you stick with our Native American inspired moccasins or come up with your own theme, it would be really fun to see the fruits of your labors - please share your links!
Materials Blue Sky Alpaca's 100% Sportweight Alpaca. These colors (from the top) are: Natural White 500Natural Light Tan 504Natural Copper 502Scarlet 518 andCapri 539 Tools: The Pattern Gauge. Color Change Scarf. Purl Soho's most subtle yarns come from Habu Textiles.
They tend to be extremely fine and very delicately colored. They also tend to leave customers scratching their heads, "I LOVE this yarn, but what can I possibly make with it? " A great answer has been Habu's all white Kusha Kusha Scarf pattern, but, for this project, I wanted to also engage with Habu's amazing spectrum of colors. I envisioned a scarf that would shift from one color to the next, making a beautiful color journey from one end of the scarf to the other. Joelle, with her unique genius for color, picked these five Fine Merinos. Simple Pleasures Hat. For this hat, I wanted to use the most luxurious fibers I could get my hands on and to let the yarn speak for itself by keeping the shape casual and the design simple.
Jade Sapphire's 2 Ply Cashmere Silk answered the call. One way to knit a rag rug. First off, thanks to all of you who left such kind comments on my book.
They are all so very appreciated! Also, thanks to all of you who loved my rug! Here's a little tutorial so you can make your own! Collect (or cut) strips of fabric. The fabric widths can vary quite a bit, but anywhere from 1/2" to 1" is ideal. Knot the strings end to end. Classical Theatre Company : Home Page. Free Knitting Pattern 90203AD Studio Blanket. Simple Chunky Blanket. There are currently no images from other crafters. close Terms & Conditions You must enter into this Agreement if you want to submit digital images or other content to Prime Publishing through Sharing Customer Images (the "Service").
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