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Indie Design Gift-A-Long 2015
The Indie Design Gift-A-Long 2015 has started! If you have not heard about it, it is a gift-a-long that lasts until the end of year. You are also welcome to join the KAL/CAL hosted in this Ravelry group. See you there! Some interesting designs that I love: Ariel by Brandy Velten Zirkus by Lisa Hannes Borderline by Nicole Montgomery Peekaboo by Lisa Chemery I will be knitting Peekaboo for the GAL. I haven’t knitted other designers’ patterns since the first GAL in 2013. It is already hard to find time to work my own samples, thanks to this event I can finally give myself the luxury of knitting without having…
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Rainbow Trail
Rainbow Trail (Sizes: XS-2X) — € () or Rainbow Trail is the knitter’s version of Sonia Rykiel’s colorful sweaters. It is worked seamless from the top down with shaped neckline. The worsted weight long gradient yarn makes it quick to knit and exciting to see the colors emerge. Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches. MATERIALS YARN Worsted weight Shown here: KnitCircus Ringmaster (100% merino wool; 22 m/250 yds, 100 g/3.5 oz skein; Main Color (MC) Quoth the Raven: 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins, Contrasting Color (CC) Over the Rainbow: 3 skeinsFor the first two sizes, only two skeins are necessary. The third skein is only…
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Puh Cardigan (babies and kids)
Puh Cardigan Sizes 6-month – 10-year — € () or Puh is a classic cardigan with distinctive features at raglan seams and side seams that distinguish your handknit. It is designed with plenty of ease for maximum comfort and freedom of movement. It is worked seamlessly from the top down, so that you can easily adjust length to your preference. It has a shawl collar and curved hemline. Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches. MATERIALS YARN DK weight Shown here: Wollmeise Merino DK (100% Merino; 428 m/468 yds, 200 g/7 oz hank; color Lemon): 1 (2, 2, 2) {2, 2, 2, 2} skein(s) Yardage requirement: 345 (450, 505,…
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La Spiga
La Spiga (One size) — € () or La Spiga is quick to knit one-skein hat. The simple cables are approachable even for beginners. Written and charted directions are given for the stitch pattern. Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches. MATERIALS YARN Worsted weight Shown here: Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 50g/140 yards; color Camper: 1 skein) NEEDLES 5 mm / US 8 circular needle of length 40 cm / 16″; adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge. 5 mm / US 8 needle(s) in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round NOTIONS Cable needle, yarn needle GAUGE 16.5 sts and 24…
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Girotondo
Girotondo — FREE PATTERN Download Now Do you have those tiny remnants that you don’t know what to do with? Girotondo is a whimsical knit that can be worked with any weight of yarn. The suggested yarn and needle combination is indicative only. MATERIALS YARN Fingering weight Shown here: Sunrise Fiber Co. Classic Sock (100% merino wool; 400 m / 366 yds, 100 g / 3.53 oz skein; color Holi Festival: 1 skein) Yardage: 75 m / 85 yds, no allowance added NEEDLES 3.75 mm / US 5 needles, any type; adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle GAUGE 20 sts and 40 rows = 10…
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Caffe Latte
Caffe Latte — € () or Caffe Latte is a simple hat that can be converted to a cowl. Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches. MATERIALS YARN Worsted weight Shown here: Miss Babs Yowza – Whatta Skein! (100% Merino superwash; 512 m/560 yds, 226 g/8 oz skein; color Sugar: 1 skein) Yardage: 115 (135, 165, 195) m / 125 {150, 180, 215} yds, including 10% allowance NEEDLES 4.5 mm / US 7 circular needles of length 40 cm / 16″; adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge. NOTIONS Safety pin (optional, for threading i-cord); yarn needle REQUIRED SKILLS Knitting in the round GAUGE 18 sts and 28…
