Knitting Patterns: Leafy Washcloth
Latest Post 2 skeins and 1 season of Chuck into my fingering weight project. New pattern finally delivered to my sample knitter after months of indecision. I get stuck on the silly things. Like, crew neck or V? Read More Our Story Tricksy Knitter is the brainchild of Megan Goodacre and Charles Jaimet. As a programmer (Charles) and designer (Megan), they had made a lot of websites, but one day thought it was about time they work on a personal project, just for fun. One rollercoaster ride and several thousand yards of yarn later, here we are, in Ottawa, with a growing library of knitting patterns, a huge how-to-knit section, a couple of books, an exclusive line of knitting accessories, and an online chartmaker. Have a look around, leave a comment, try out a pattern!
Amigurumi Tips
The First Crochet Round The beginning round is very important. Make sure there is no hole. Gauge If you can see through your stitches even a little bit, you will see stuffing. Increases & Decreases Always stagger your increases & decreases unless the pattern has distinct shaping. As shown in this picture, the shape on the left is created using staggered increases, causing it to look round. On the Subject of Decreases... Have you tried the invisible decrease? The decreases shown here on the left side are done with a standard decrease, while the decreases on the right were formed using an invisible decrease. Row or Stitch Markers I don't care how well you can count to 48, use a row marker that will not fall out. Some have made row markers out of wire earrings. Make sure your markers have no sharp or jagged spots on them so they don't snag that yarn and make an ugly what the heck is that?!! Totaly Frustrated? If you are getting frustrated with your project, set it down and walk away. Stuffing
baby unicorn
So I made this little unicorn for my sister's birthday (specially requested) and he turned out really cute! She loves him so much; now she's requested a little black one as a friend. This little one's body is made out of white acrylic red heart yarn and his mane and tail are made out of cotton rainbow peaches and cream yarn. I am thinking about putting one in my shop, but I'm a little hesitant because it looks similar to some of the amigurumi I've seen on etsy (that's actually where my sister saw it). I made up the pattern myself though, so technically it would be alright. Right now I'm working on a bunch of special orders, so I'll have a while to think about whether or not to put him in the ol' etsy shoppe.
Incognito cowl - Knitty: Winter 2009
Mellow version: With smaller circular and CC1, loosely cast on 56[60, 64] st. Place marker and join, being careful not to twist. Knit 9 rounds. Switch to larger circular and MC, purl 1 round. Knit rounds even until cowl measures 7[8, 9] inches from purl round. Switch to smaller circular and CC1, purl 1 round. Tangy version: With smaller circular and CC1, cast on 56[60, 64] st using provisional cast on. Place marker and join, being careful not to twist. Switch to larger circular and MC, purl 1 round. Carefully remove scrap yarn from cast on edge and place live stitches onto smaller circular. Switch to smaller circular and CC1, purl 1 round.
Fallen Syndicate
Knot Just Knitting - freeform knitting & crochet by Prudence Mapstone
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Casting On - Tubular Cast On - Knitting Community
This cast on leaves a nice, stretchy edge. It is specific to k1, p1 ribbing. Begin with a length of waste yarn. Cast on half of the total number of stitches you need. Change to the working yarn and complete the first row as follows: *Knit 1, yarn over. Complete the second row as follows: *yarn forward, slip one stitch purlwise, yarn back, knit 1. Complete the third row as follows: *Knit 1, yarn forward, slip one stitch purlwise, yarn back. Repeat the second and third rows. Change to K1, P1 ribbing. You will be left with a stretchy edge that is well suited to your ribbing.
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Wendy Knits - StumbleUpon
