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Natale Hat (Sizes: Newborn (3-12mo, 12-24mo, 3-5yr, 6-12yr, adult) ) — € () or Natale means Christmas in Italian and these colors just remind me of Christmas, with the cozy and happy atmosphere. This hat is sized for the whole family: from newborns to adults. It is worked at a super bulky gauge; you can easily make one in a couple of hours or less. If you don’t have super bulky yarn in your stash, you can also use 2 strands of worsted weight yarn or 4 strands of fingering weight yarn. Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches. Materials Yarn Super bulky weight Shown here: Laines du Nord…
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Indie Design Gift-A-Long 2021
Get 25% off these patterns with the coupon code giftalong2021 The sale runs from Tuesday November 23rd at 8pm (US-EST) through Monday November 29th at 11:59 pm (US-EST). What is Gift-A-Long? It’s a multi-designer promotion to help you kick your holiday gift-making into high gear! The Indie Design Gift-A-Long is an almost 6 week long KAL/CAL of holiday gifts made from patterns designed by a rather extensive list of independent designers. From November 23rd, 2021 at 8:00 pm US Eastern time zone to December 31, 2021 at midnight US Eastern time zone there will be fun games, contests, and 8 KAL/CALs that will help you get your holiday knitting and…
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Rapunzel Test Call
Dear all, I am looking for test knitters for this cardigan pattern: Rapunzel is a longer version of Cinderella. The only difference is a longer lower body, a different hem and an optional belt. It has an slightly oversized fit with wide body and fitted sleeves. It is designed to be worn open, but the pattern also comes with instructions on how to make a belt and add hip shaping so that you can wear it closed. The lace stitch pattern is beginner friendly. The sample is worked with two strands of mohair lace yarn held together with a strand of heavy lace weight yarn; it can also be worked…
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Sammen tunic (Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4) {5, 6, 7, 8}) — € () or → See more projects of this pattern on Ravelry Denne opskrift findes også på dansk. Questo pattern e’ disponibile anche in italiano. Sammen is the a combination of two of my designs: Storybook and Pyramid. The result is a cozy tunic perfect for the transitional weather. You can wear it alone or layer with a long-sleeve shirt. It is worked seamlessly from the top down. The pockets are worked at the same time as the garment and require very little finishing. The pattern comes with step-by-step photo and video tutorials to guide you through the process. If…
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Versilia
Versilia Cowl — € () or Versilia is a fun little project that uses very little yarn. It is perfect for those precious yarns that you’ve collected over time or for your leftovers. You can use it as a cowl or even pull it up on your head as a headband. It comes with two sizes and measurements are given in both centimeters and inches. Materials Yarn Lace weight + Lace weight = DK Shown here: • Gepard Cashmere Lace (100% Cashmere; 350 m / 385 yds, 25 g / 0.88 oz skein; color #379: 1 skein)Yardage requirement: 95 (105) m / 105 (115) yds, including 10% allowance • Gepard…
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Simple Thing
Simple Thing shawl — € () or Simple Thing is designed to mimic a silk scarf: something smooth to make you feel cuddled, something colorful to add a dash of color to any outfits and something lightweight to be carried around just in case. It has a symmetrical triangular shape. You can easily make the main section bigger or smaller to suit your taste. It uses the simplest technique to add colors. There is no fair isle, no brioche stitch, no complicated mosaic chart but just basic simple slipped stitches, and you only have to work with one color at a time, making it a perfect project for adventurous beginners.…
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Devotion pullover (Finished bust size 94 cm / 37 inches to 185 cm / 72.75 inches) — € () or Devotion is a raglan pullover with a wide and deep neckline. It is designed to be loose fitting with deep armholes. It is worked seamlessly from the top down and you can easily adjust the length of both the body and the sleeves. The neckband is worked by picking up stitches along the neckline. You could easily adapt this design with contrasting color neckband and ribbings or you could even add some stripes. This design comes with inclusive sizing, with a finished bust size ranging from 94 cm / 37…
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Test Knitting Agreement
I run test knits mostly as preview knitting. All my patterns are tech edited prior to the test. You are welcome to substitute yarns and/or make minor modifications (e.g., adding waist shaping, altering length, etc.). Before volunteering, make sure that you agree to You are welcome to share any WIP photos on Instagram or in my Ravelry group at any time. As always, I’m happy to gift you the final version of the pattern. You just have to let me know by email after the pattern is published. Thank you for joining me!
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Parisienne
Parisienne pullover (Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) {7, 8, 9, 10, 11}) — € () or Parisienne is a simple pullover with slightly ballooned sleeves. The shape is accentuated by a lightweight yarn that knits to a puffy fabric. This basic design can be dressed up or down by changing the accessories, making it a wardrobe staple. The sample is worked in Berroco Gingham, a cotton ribbon yarn with lots of texture and it comes in a beautiful shade with the slightest hint of pink without being actually pink. This design would work equally well with a lofty wool yarn. It is worked seamlessly from the top down,…
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The essential tools for beginners
If you’re new to knitting, the only things that you truly need are one knitting needle (unless your project calls for several sizes), a tapestry needle and yarn. I do not advise on buying more than you absolutely need, especially when it comes to knitting needles. You’ll discover what you like when you knit more. When you find it hard to put your knitting down, you know that you’ve found your dream needles. Only then it’s wise to collect needles of every size of that brand. You should also try the magic loop method (search for “magic loop method” on YouTube). It’s a technique that allows you to knit any…
