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Frida
Frida wrap — € () or Frida is a simple rectangular wrap suitable for beginners. Just choose your favorite colors, knit, and watch the colors come to life. The change of colors keep the knitting interesting and being worked sideways in DK weight yarn, it gives you a sense of progress. The long rows make it easy to memorize the lace pattern and you only have to work with one color at a time. The pattern includes tips on choosing the colors. This wrap is worked in an alpaca blend yarn, giving it the perfect drape and warmth. It is designed to be simply draped over your shoulders replacing the…
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Diverting Scarf
Diverting Scarf — € () or → See it on Ravelry Diverting Scarf is a reversible garter stitch scarf. Shaped as a parallelogram and worked on the bias, this scarf uses an intriguing technique that involves only cast-on, bind-off and knit stitch; no increase, decrease nor short-rows are used. It makes a great on-the-go mindless project. Have fun with your knitting! FINISHED SIZE The finished scarf measures 168 cm / 66″ in length (tip to tip) and 12.5 cm / 5″ in width. MATERIALS YARN Sport weight Shown here: Malabrigo Arroyo (100% Merino; 306 m/335 yds, 100 g/3.5 oz hank): 1 skein Yardage: 280 m / 305 yds, including 10%…
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Knitting lingo FAQ
What are those numbers within the parentheses () {}? The numbers in the parentheses refer to different sizes. The sizes available are usually 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10}. So for example, if you are a size 3, it means that whenever you see a sequence of numbers like that, the second number in the round parenthesis refers to your size. I would recommend circling the numbers related to your size before starting. They have nothing to do with metric nor imperial measurements. The metric and imperial measurements always have units like “cm”, “inches”, and are separated by a slash “/”. If you are new to…
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Diamond Forever Bracelet
Diamond Forever Bracelet — € () or Diamond Forever is a quick knit that uses little yarn and is ideal as a last minute gift. With a single skein of glitzy yarn, you can make plenty of bracelets for all of your friends. This bracelet can be worked in any yarn, in any gauge, to fit any wrist size. You can work as many strands as you wish. You may sell items made with this pattern but please credit the designer. MATERIALS Information on yarn and needle is given for reference only, you can use any yarn and needle. YARN Lace weight glitter yarn Shown here: Phildar Sunset (65% rayon,…
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Gacoco Baby Blanket
Gacoco Baby Blanket — € () or Gacoco is a blanket that grows with your baby. It is a modular design. Each block measures 38 cm x 38 cm / 15″ x 15″. Four blocks make a versatile baby blanket. Each block has a non-rolling wavy edge that does not require further finishing so that you can seam several baby blankets together to make a throw blanket when your baby outgrows them or join in new pieces as your child grows. It is a huge time saver for busy moms and a great excuse to use exquisite yarns. The stitch pattern has been carefully designed so that the seams flow…
