INTERMED/ADVANCE LEVEL SKILLS NEEDED: Chart reading Long tail cast on method MATERIALS: US Size 8 & 10 circular needles 40” or more in length Stitch markers Tapestry needle and scissors YARN: 2 skeins of Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable Yarn Fiber Content: 100% Acrylic Skein Weight: 3.5oz (100 g) ball […]
The Empress Infinity Cowl Pattern
Beginner/Intermediate LEVEL SKILLS NEEDED: Basic Crochet Skills Basic Knitting Skills Long-tail cast on method MATERIALS: Crochet hook Size I-J Long circular knitting needle US Size 8-9 Tapestry needle and scissors YARN: 1-2 skeins of Caron Simply Soft Maroon color ABBREVIATIONS: DC- double crochet Tr- treble/triple crochet SC-single crochet HDC- half […]
“Alexis Convertible Cowl/Scarf” KNIT AND CROCHET Pattern
ADVANCED BEGINNER LEVEL SKILLS NEEDED: Crochet and Knitting Knitting flat on circular needles MATERIALS: Circular knitting needle with the longest length (preferable 47” or 60”) US Size 8-9 (5.00 -6.00mm) Crochet hook Size H-I (5.00-6.00mm) Tapestry needle and scissors ABBREVIATIONS: K-knit P-purl HDC-half double crochet SC-single crochet YARNS: 2 skeins Carons […]
Exploring sock knitting
I was terrified! Each year I view those pretty sock patterns and Youtube videos and as soon as they get to wrapping and what not around the heel, I tune it out. Then I discovered two things: The toe-up sock The heel flap without wrapping and turning the short rows And I said to […]
Simply Stockinette Knitted Baby Hats
Materials: 1 Skein of Baby soft yarn medium weight per hat, Circular knitting needles and DPNs. (Double Pointed Needles) Follow needle sizing according to yarn label. Skills: Beginner/ Very Easy Knit (K) Purl (P) Knit together (K2tog), Cast on, off,weave in ends Sizing: Newborn: 20 stitches cast on Best way to measure is to […]
Simply Ribbed Knitted Baby Hats
Materials: 1 Skein of Baby soft yarn medium weight per hat, Circular knitting needles and DPNs. (Double Pointed Needles) Follow needle sizing according to yarn label. Skills: Beginner/ Very Easy Knit (K) Purl (P) Knit together (K2tog), Cast on, off,weave in ends Sizing: Newborn: 20 stitches cast on Best way to measure is […]
A cute video on "said no knitter ever" lol…
Said no knitter ever! Keturah Ariel “iknitFAB” MalinconicoIn 2010, K. Malinconico started her own company, “Bohemian Design Solutions”, which involves self publishing, graphics, websites and photography. A former hip hop artist, K. Malinconico loves to write, knit, crochet, cook and sew. She is a wife, a mom and a leader in her community and loves […]