Double Knit Mittens
Last winter, when my hands were very, very cold, I spent a few weeks trolling Ravelry for a double knit mitten pattern that I liked. There weren't a whole lot, and the ones I found either assumed a knowledge of double knitting I didn't have yet, or used techniques (mostly for casting on) that I found needlessly complicated. So I did the easiest thing I could think of, teach myself how to double knit and write my own pattern. Yeah, it seemed easier to me at the time. Eventually I will put up some in progress pics to illustrate techniques. Double Knit Mittens Sizes: adult medium Materials: Cascade 220—1 skein each in contrasting colours (colour A and colour B) Needles: 3.75 mm 32” or larger circular needle, or 1 set of 5 DPNs. Gauge: 4.5 st/inch in double knit Throughout, I will refer to the number of stitches in one colour; the total stitch count will be in parentheses. Hold the yarns together and move both yarns together. Video Tutorials: Two colour long tail cast on: Make 1 Left increase:
Last Minute Crochet Gifts: 30 Fast & Free Patterns To Make Now!
Don’t panic – you can still have that handmade holiday or birthday, and do some stash busting while you’re at it! Here are some great last minute crochet gifts, each of which takes less than 200 yards of yarn! Crochet Gifts For Kids: Sparky the Monster by Stacey Trock, for Knitting Fever: There are all sorts of monsters here to make, and they are all adorable. Crochet Gifts For Teens: U: Slouchy hats are hip as can be! Crochet Gifts For The Chef: Treble Sponge by Anastacia Zittel, on Anastacia Knits Designs: Make cleanup just a little more fun – and it takes only 20 yards of yarn! Crochet Gifts For the Fashionista: Nordstrom Crochet Hobo Bag by Dao Lam, on Just One More Line: I’ve made this pattern myself – it works up very fast, and looks great! Crochet Gifts For Teachers, Friends, and Co-workers: Crooked Coffee Cozy by Danyel Pink, on CrazySocks Crochet Blog: This is a great beginner pattern, and a great way to wrap up a gift card for their favorite coffee shop.
Mittens - Single Crochet Adult
Mittens - Single Crochet Adult Skill Level: IntermediateWritten by Teresa Richardson Video Tutorial: Mittens - Single Crochet AdultGauge: 12 Stitches = 4 inches; 14 Rows = 4 inches Materials:Size I Crochet Hook4-ply Worsted Weight yarnYarn Marker - Scrap yarn tails work very well AbbreviationsFSC = Foundation Single CrochetSC = Single CrochetCh = ChainSL ST = Slip StitchEA = EachST = Stitch Note: The purpose of the yarn markers is to know where the first stitch is at. It is easy to lose track when working in a continual round. I will be providing two ways to start the mittens. Start 1: 7 FSCStart 2: Chain 8, 7 SC in chain Round 1: CH 1, 3 SC in the same stitch, 1 SC in ea of the next 5 SC, 3 SC in the same ST. 1 SC in ea of the next 5, join. Round 2: CH 1, SC in the same ST, 3 SC in the next ST. 1 SC in ea of the next 7 St's, 3 SC in the next ST. 1 SC in ea of the next 6 St's, do not join. Round 3-8: 1 SC in ea SC around (20 Single Crochet Total)
One Skein Crochet Gifts for Men
Can you believe how close the holidays are already?! Time to give thanks for quick projects! Crafting for the men in our lives can be tough, and investing the time and money to make a sweater isn’t always realistic. So today I’ve gathered together 10 free patterns that make great crochet gifts for men – and depending on the yarn you use, they can all by made with just one skein! Men’s Crochet Hat Pattern on JJ Crochet’s Blog: (90-100 yds) This quick beanie is dressed up with a ribbed style brim, great for guy who prefer their style simple. Looking for even more ideas? Crochet gifts for men don’t have to be a cause for stress!
Alice-Inspired Mitts
Author Ellie Thouret Introduction I love the knitted mittens that Alice wears in New Moon but I’m not confident enough in my knitting to tackle them. Materials List 4mm (G) hook Worsted-weight yarn I used a 4mm hook and the New Moon colourway yarn from Bristol County Dyeworks. Finished Size Approx. 30cm in length Gauge Gauge 5 hdc per inch 3 rows per inch The Pattern Pattern ch32, join with sl st in 1st ch, ensuring that chain is not twisted. row 1: ch3 (counts as first dc), dc around, join with sl st in first st – 32 sts row 2-4: ch3 (counts as first dc), dc in next 3 sts, fpdc in next 4 sts, *dc in next 4 sts, fpdc in next 4 sts*, rep from * to * around, ending with fpdc in last 4 sts. row 5: ch3 (counts as first dc), dc2tog over next 2 sts, dc in next st *fpdc in next 4 sts, dc in next 4 sts, fpdc in next 4 sts, dc in next st, dc2tog over next 2 sts*, rep from * to * around, ending with fpdc in next 4 sts. row 10: ch2 (counts as first hdc), hdc around, join with sl st in first st. - 24 sts
Free knitting patterns
I knit this stocking flat A) because I don't enjoy knitting in the round andB) because I think it gives greater flexibility in working fairisle and other intarsia designs. I tend to work it on double pointed needles because during heel shaping you need to switch from working one side to the other. You can knit it on regular needles but slide the work across onto a second needle at appropriate time. Materials:oddments of yarn. Cast on 25 sts, **(27 if knitting one of the stranded designs charted below)rows 1 - 3: knitrow 4: (right side) begin pattern from charts below (if required)work a total of 14 rows of pattern ending with a wrong side row. Start at the bottom of the chart for the pattern charts Heel shaping:I like to use different coloured yarn to accentuate heel. row 48: K3, K2tog through the back, k4, k2tog, k1, k2tog through the back, k4, k2tog, k3row 49: purlrow 50: K3, K2tog through the back, k2, k2tog, k1, k2tog through the back, k2, k2tog, k3 (15 stitches) (see photo step 6)
The Thumb Trick:
Sometimes called an afterthought thumb, I first read about it in Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac. I really like this method because it's seamless; sometimes when patterns have you place stitches on a holder and then cast on the top stitches you can get an odd seam right in the crease where your thumb meets the hand, and that can be uncomfortable. The only trouble that some people may have with this method is that you cannot immediately try on your mitten in progress, as you can with mittens where the stitches are put on holders. The trick: Knit to where you want to place the thumb hole, and take a length of contrasting yarn, and knit the thumbhole stitches with it instead of your working yarn: (see the working yarn, still on the right-hand side of the work?) Then, slip all these stitches back onto your left hand needle purl wise: And knit across them, with your working yarn: Here are the held stitches after a few rows have been worked: (Fetching uses a ribbed pattern. Ta da!
Towel Edging & Pot Holder 3 Pattern
Printer-friendly version Send by email PDF version COATS & CLARK'S O.N.T. J & P. Milwards Steel Crochet Hooks No. 2/0 (double zero) and No. 10. 1 card each of red and yellow rick-rack No. 29 ... GAUGE: 6 sc make 1 inch; 11 rnds make 2 inches. POT HOLDER ... TRIMMING ... Make another piece the same way. TOWEL EDGING (Make 2) ... other patterns in leaflet:
