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Comfy Sews: Shawl Collar Sweater Tutorial Welcome to those of you visiting from over in the “Mommyhood”! I’m so excited that Shannon asked me to be part of this month long battle she is having going on over on her blog, Luvinthemommyhood – Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits. Guess which side of the ring I’m on? For those of you that know me, you know I am all about the sewing over on my blog, The Cottage Home. As of lately I’ve been slightly obsessed with felted wool. I don’t know if you’ll believe me, but this is just one large oval of fabric! Let’s get started………. Shawl Collar Sweater Tutorial Supplies: 1 yard of fabric (either felted wool or regular fleece – any non-fraying fabric) 1 large button or large shank button (to be covered with fabric) Scissors Hand-sewing needle Thread Optional: Scrap of fabric (if covering button) Fabric covered button kit Embroidery floss and embroidery needle (if monogramming button) Water-soluble fabric marker Directions: The diagram below should help clarify what I am talking about in each step.

Eskimimi’s Knitulator knitting increase and decrease calculator Knitulate! The Knitulator is provided free for all to use, so please feel free to link to it, pin, Facebook or Tweet it for future use by yourself and anyone you think might find it handy. Some graphics are also included below if you wish for a button or graphic to share with the link. There may be some improvements/changes in the future, but baby brain is definitely saying 'later' to me at the moment. In the meantime there is also a handy Information and FAQ section below. Handy Info & FAQ Can I use different increases/decreases to those given? Yes. Increase Method One uses a simple M1 increase, and this can be substituted with any increase that makes a new stitch between stitches. Are there any limitations to the increases/decreases I can make? Yes. Why when using Increase Method Two does the number of stitches given after the increase sometimes show two more than those before? Can I link to/share/post about The Knitulator? Absolutely.

Fall 2006 When you are knitting this pattern, your fabric will have a bumpy texture resembling an egg crate. Don't worry! This is normal; the fabric will become flat and smooth when blocked. This pattern incorporates many short rows, most of which are only a few stitches long. Wrap & Turn [W&T] To wrap and turn on a RS row, knit to point specified in pattern, bring yarn to front of work between needles, slip next stitch to right-hand needle, bring yarn around this stitch to back of work, slip stitch back to left-hand needle, turn work to begin purling back in the other direction. Working Wraps Together with Wrapped Stitches: Work the "wraps" at the turning points of the short rows, together with the stitches they wrap, as follows: When working a RS row: Knit to wrapped stitch, insert right needle into both wrap and stitch, and knit them together. Blocking: Information about blocking can be found here and here. Crochet: Instructions for basic crochet stitches can be found here.

Balls to the Walls Knits: Build-Your-Own DK Weight Hat I designed this pattern with one goal in mind; namely, that it could be the first in-the-round project for a beginning knitter who had learned how to knit and purl but not much else. Or in other words, it's supposed to be a tutorial. Of course, you don't have to be a beginning knitter to enjoy it - with a basic design like this, there's all sorts of customization you can add. Throw in stripes or a stitch pattern with a 2-, 4-, or 8-stitch repeat, and you can turn this basic little hat into another beast entirely! Or, add a few inches and omit the knit rows in the decrease and you'll have a gathered crown. And add a few extra inches to THAT and it's slouchy as well!!!! Oh, and another thing, guys - this is my first tutorial style pattern. Sizes: 12 Months (Toddler; Child; Teen/Small Adult; Large Adult) Yarn: Malabrigo Rastita (100% Merino Wool; 310 yards [285 meters]/100 grams); #850 Archangel - one skein (all sizes) Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker Let's make a hat, shall we?

1940s Patterns to Knit The 1940s in Britain was a high point for hand knitting. Women on the home front could make a contribution to the war effort by knitting for the troops using patterns that were often given away free. Many specialised patterns developed such as the balaclava helmet with ear flaps for use in telephone operations or the mittens with a separate forefinger for firing a trigger in the cold. 'Spiral-spun waistcoat' Pattern for a waistcoat From Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Handknit 1940s 'Spiral-spun waistcoat' Pattern for a waistcoat From Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Handknit 1940s 'Spiral-spun waistcoat' Pattern for a waistcoat From Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Handknit 1940s'Spiral-spun waistcoat' Pattern for a waistcoat From Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Handknit 1940s 'Leo the Lion and Tim the Tiger' Pattern for two stuffed toys Designs by 'Finella' Knitting Expert of Wife and Home Magazine 1940s Museum no.

Learn to Graft Brioche Stitch Invisibly (and a Free Ear Warmer Pattern!) After studying grafting for the last few years, I’ve discovered that all kinds of stitch patterns can be recreated using a tapestry needle and a strand of yarn: from plain knit and purl combinations such as stockinette stitch, garter stitch, and ribbing, to more complex patterns containing cables and twisted stitches, and yarnovers and decreases for recreating lace patterns. Stitch patterns have their own unique set of characteristics and it can sometimes be challenging to figure out the steps involved in recreating each one by grafting. Of course, it helps if someone has already done the work for you (if you’re a sock knitter, you’re probably familiar with the steps required to recreate stockinette stitch, a process sometimes known as Kitchener stitch). But you may have to do a bit of searching to find tutorials for grafting other types of patterns. But there’s one stitch pattern that (until now) I’ve found somewhat difficult to recreate: brioche stitch. 1.

18 Knitting Patterns | In the Loop Knitting Free Knitting Patterns Patterns for Purchase Claire’s Shaulette Cape Garden Shrug Claire’s Capelet This capelet pattern was carefully crafted to be authentic. Get the pattern for $5.00 Je Suis Prest Stag Cloth I am ready! Lady Lallybroch Mitts Designed by Laura Ballard. Get the pattern at Ravelry for $5.00 Claire’s Shawl Designed by Amanda Gill, the center waves represent both the literal ocean and the figurative ocean of time, both of which are crossed numerous times throughout the book series. Get the pattern at Ravelry for $8.00 Get the yarn recommended by the designer Inverness Gloves Designed by Elizabeth McCarten. Get the pattern at Ravelry for $2.00 Get the yarn recommended by the designer MacTavish Hat Designed by Marly Bird Get the pattern at Ravelry for $6.00 Claire’s Pillary Gauntlets Designed by Carol Ruhl. Get the pattern at Ravelry for $2.00 Get the yarn recommended by the designer Related Historical Fantasy Knitting Patterns September 7, 2015 In "Featured" Game of Thrones Knitting Patterns

How to Hang Art Correctly - Emily Henderson Art hung the wrong way on a wall is like a character in a movie wearing a really bad wig. It’s just kinda hard NOT to see it, and you wish so bad you could just rip it off, knowing that everything would be so much better without it. It doesn’t ruin your experience, but it’s just terribly distracting. Whenever I walk into a persons home, whom I don’t know too well, they always ask me, nervously, ‘Do you instantly start analyzing the design and pick it apart?’ Besides ‘The Bad/Generic Sofa‘ and ‘The Too-Small Rug‘, I constantly notice art hung all wrong – mostly too high and too small. Growing up our art was always crazy high – it always took up the top 1/4 of the wall and you practically had to crane your neck to see it. 1. 2. 3. It hurts my soul to see these things. Speaking of too small, the second thing that I notice constantly is art that is just too small for the space. You know these people. I like art to be around 8″ above a piece of furniture, give or take.

Little Hats, Big Hearts - Philly Volunteers for the American Heart Association are celebrating American Heart Month by knitting red hats for all babies born in February at participating hospitals. We’re raising awareness of heart disease, the number one killer of Americans, and congenital heart defects, the most common type of birth defect in the country. We need your help! If you knit or crochet and would like to participate in the Little Hats, Big Hearts™ project, please let us know. We gratefully accept both baby hats and donations of yarn. Sample patterns for baby hats can be found here: We work with both the hospital’s Mother-Baby unit and Neonatal Intensive Care unit, so we need hats in both newborn and preemie sizes. Yarn specifics:redcotton or acrylicmedium to heavy weightmachine washable and dryable We also recommend simple hat patterns. Yarn donations possible too.

view.e.knittingdaily Crazy for Cable Knitting (without the needle)! There are many designers who've produced beautiful cable patterns, but perhaps one stands out among them—Kathy Zimmerman. Her Plaits and Links Cardigan has long been one of my favorites. Isn't it fabulous? I would wear the heck out of it! Must ... knit ... faster. Kathy's cable projects are classic, but with contemporary elements, like the two buttons that close this cardigan. One thing about cable work that's really neat is how great it looks on men. I've gathered some below (with a great blanket thrown in for those non-sweater-wearers); including a couple of vest options, in case your guy prefers vests over sweaters. Kathy was looking for an anniversary gift for her husband, and she came up with this sweater design. The man (or men) in your life is sure to love one of these designs! Cabling without a Cable Needle I've always loved cables, but knitting them without a cable needle made me enjoy the process even more. Happy cable month!

4 Ways to Wrap Short Rows with Eunny Jang, from Knitting Daily TV Episode 902 On episode 902's Getting Started segment, Eunny demonstrates four unique ways to wrap your short rows. Sponsored by Interweave. Eunny is wearing the Fauna Pullover by Shirley Paden from the Winter 2011 issue of Interweave Knits magazine. The blue cardigan sweater featured on this episode is the Cutaway Coat by Sandi Rosner, featured in the knit.wear 2011 special issue magazine. For more tips, techniques, and free patterns from Knitting Daily TV, visit KnittingDailyTV.com. Get the entire Series 900 of Knitting Daily TV on a 4-Disc DVD Collection! ABOUT THE SHOW: Knitting Daily TV is an exciting needle crafts how-to program on public television covering everything from knitting and crochet to stitching, felting, and spinning. Click here to find the PBS station nearest you airing the program.

DIY Tutorial Kindle Case and Stand You may have noticed, since I have been banging on about it so much, that I have bought myself a Kindle, yay! Now, I want to look after my new toy, but the cases for it are pretty pricey, so I decided to make my own, and I am really happy with how it turned out. Lucky for you lot I remembered to take photos throughout the process, so you can make it too! I used a similar process to this tutorial I did a little while ago for an iphone stand. To make the base You will need; A piece of material measuring at least 49cm x 38cm2 pieces of strong cardboard measuring 12cm x 17.5cm1 piece of strong cardboard measuring 11cm x 17.5cm1 piece of cardboard measuring 1cm x 17.5cm1 piece of cardboard measuring 1.7cm x 17.5cmA needle and thread or a sewing machineVelcrow To make the inside panel with elastic corner straps A piece of thin cardboard Measuring 11.5cm x 16.7cmA Glue GunFelt or a scrap of fabricA long piece of elastic Making The Base Now you are going to sew along the lines you have drawn.

Kindle Cover Tutorial As promised, here is my Kindle Cover tutorial {sorry for the delay…we had some friends come visit, and I didn’t coordinate my time before their arrival very well – but we had a blast!}. Supplies: 1 Charm pack or assorted scraps {for outside} 5/8 yard print Velcro Elastic {choose a color to match the reader, not the cover – I used black} Buckle {optional} First, measure your reader, my Kindle Fire measures 7 1/2″ x 4 1/2″. To determine the measurement, double the width and then add 2 1/4″ {note, the Kindle Fire that I have measure about 1/2″ thick. If your reader is flat or nearly flat, remove 1/2″ from the width. Arrange your fabric as desired for the outside. After piecing the outside {I am hoping to make a few more of these, so I’ll update with other ideas!} Along the folded side of the left pocket, stitch the elastic in place separate from the outside of the cover. Stitch the loop side of the Velcro closure to the front of the cover. Next, make the closure as you desire. And the after:

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