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Free Pattern: Simple Mohair Scarf
Yarn Lace weight Shown here: Hamanaka Twin Gradation (72% Mohair, 28% Nylon; 150 m/164 yds, 25 g/0.88 oz ball): 2 balls Needles 4.5 mm (US 7) needles, any type Finished Measurements 206 cm x 16 cm / 81″ x 6.25″ Gauge is not critical Abbreviations k – knit p – purl sts – stitches YO – yarn over Directions Cast on 30 sts. Set-up row: Knit to end. Row 1: [K6, YO, ssk, p2, k2tog, YO] 2 times, k6. Row 2: Knit to end. Row 3: [K6, p1, YO, ssk, k2tog, YO, p1] 2 times, k6. Row 4: Knit to end. Repeat [Rows 1-4] until piece measures 206 cm /…
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Trivial serger facts
I’ve just bought my first serger and made a pair of pants for DS. It’s a Juki MO 654 DE 2/3/4-thread serger. There are many reviews available for this model, so here I just want to add a review from a total newbie perspective. I’m good at sewing and can sew almost anything that comes to mind. Usually I drape my own patterns. The reason that I sew and design knitwear is that I love creating /exactly/ what I want. I’ve thought of buying a serger for years, but I sew so occasionally that I can’t justify the cost, and honestly, sergers look pretty complicated. After checking out most of…
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Olimpia Pullover
Olimpia Pullover Sizes 76-112 cm / 30-44″ — € () or Olimpia is a wrap-over style pullover with set-in sleeves. The pattern sections are worked from the bottom-up to simplify shaping in pattern. The body ribbing section is worked from the top-down to for easy length adjustment. Worked in sport weight yarn it is a versatile lightweight garment comfortable to be wore indoor. As a plus, it works well as a nursing garment too. Both written and charted directions are given for the stitch pattern. Measurements are given in both cm and inches. MATERIALS YARN Sport weight Shown here: Fili & Fili Gaia (100% wool; 150 m/164 yds, 50 g/1.75…
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Errata: Minimissimi Sweater Coat
This errata has been moved to https://www.minimiknitdesign.comerrata.html
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Yardage and Yarn Substitution
I hate having all the odd balls but I hate even more when I run out of yarn. So I always buy an extra skein for a project when using other’s pattern and get at least one extra skein when designing my own pattern. I love the freedom the extra yarn gives me during the design process. I avoid constraints whenever I can (one of the main reason why I love to publish my patterns independently). I know that it’s hard to know how much yard to buy when you substitute yarn in a pattern. If it calls for 5 balls of a yarn that has 100 m per skein,…
