If you have a friend with a baby on the way, I have the sweetest little Baby Blanket & Hat knitted gift set to make using a brand new self striping yarn that creates floral patterns as you knit. Premier Bloom Chunky is printed yarn that creates a floral pattern and stripes when knitted. It gives the effect of stranded…
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Knit a pair of Extra Long rainbow hued legwarmers to brighten up your wardrobe. No need to fuss with multiple balls of yarn when one ball of self striping Lion Brand Mandala Yarn cake does all the hard work. Our local roller rink turned 40 recently and they threw a 80s themed roller disco party. Can you believe that the…
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If you are looking for a quick and easy knitted shawl pattern, this simple triangle shawlette is for you. Light enough to wear in Spring and Summer, my mini shawl pattern is a super quick knit, suitable for all seasons. It’s been an unusually cool summer in Melbourne, and even though the days have been pleasant enough, an extra layer…
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Brrr! Are you feeling the chill in the air? Well my Grid Beanie will certainly keep you warm, and in style too! Graphic patterns in knitwear are so trendy right now, and this simple grid design works with practically any outfit. Don’t be deceived by the vertical knitted stripes. You don’t have to do any stranded colour work, I’ve used…
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A very welcome surprise parcel arrived from Tuttle Publishing, just as my craft creativity was waning to dangerously low levels. A new Japanese craft book! The perfect antidote to my isolation ennui. Easy Knitted Fingerless Gloves contains 21 Japanese knitting patterns for fingerless gloves, wrist warmers and arm warmers. And because getting to the book store to flip through this…
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Now that the weather is cooling down and the evenings are getting longer, it’s the perfect time to start knitting a colourful cosy scarf to brighten up your winter days. I’ve got an easy scarf knitting pattern that you are going to love. I couldn’t resist using DMC Woolly 5 merino yarn again after my Rainbow Knitted Baby Blanket project….
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I’m not a yarn snob, but there is something so luxurious about working with beautifully spun pure merino wool that makes every other yarn experience pale in comparison. As soon as I laid my hands on these deliciously squishy balls of DMC Woolly 5 yarn from American Yarns, I was in love! Not only is it super soft and squishy,…
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If you are new to knitting, making washcloths are an easy way to practice your skills without having to commit to a large project. This pretty knitted washcloth pattern only requires the most basic of knitting skills. The addition of stripes and cute crocheted tassels on each corner elevate this basic knitted square from ‘blah’ to ‘Ta-Da’! In my opinion,…
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