A simple slip stitch pattern cowl creates a dense waffle-like fabric for warmth and supple drape. This flexible pattern can be worked in four different sizes using just one or two skeins of yarn. Both short and longer versions are lovely viewed on both sides.
Knit in light worsted yarn, this cowl is perfect for a [...]
knitting for last minute gifts is part of the holiday season and often unexpectedly fun. this year a slouchy hat using two luxurious skeins of eyre, for a close friend seemed just right.
last-minute slouch :::
yarn :: madelinetosh eyre (225 yds (206 meters): “milk”, 2 skeins, madelinetosh tosh sock (395 yards / 361 meters) : “robin’s [...]
using tosh sock for a sweater sounds perfect to me! find this new sweater pattern, knit completely in the round from the bottom up in knitty’s latest fall edition.
pictured by dusty burrill
designed by :: anna mikuskova
pattern :: ruby red
yarn :: tosh sock
colorway :: oxblood
ravel it!
finally,
as promised here is the zilboorg sock pattern, free for download. i have to admit i have worn the samples knit for the photos repeatedly as the denseness of the stranded colorwork makes for such perfect slipper socks!
pattern link :: zilboorg-v1.pdf
pattern :: zilboorg socks
yarn :: tosh sock
colorways :: silver fox, chartres
ravel it!
Here is the mara shawl pattern as promised. mara-v3.pdf
Ravel it!
i heart the fingerless mitts in the toast uk catalog soooo, i made a pair in cashmere ::
pattern :: my toast mitts
needles :: US size 7 and US size 8 dpns
yarn :: 2 skeins of lobster pot cashmere in beach plum (or any aran weight yarn with a bit of drape)
Pattern
Cast on 40 sts using US size 7 dpns and join for working [...]
I ordered this yarn on a whim a few weeks ago as the colors seemed so rich and springlike.
And this is what it became…
Yarn :: Fannie’s Fingering Yarn by Farmhouse Yarns – colorway Confetti
Pattern :: RPM by Aija Goto
Size :: cast on 63 sts
Needles :: Knitpicks Harmony Wood Dpns US size 1
Mods :: I used Lucy Neatby’s [...]
