Lorraine Ehrlinger
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Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
I included a white dishcloth done in the leg pattern so it would be easier to see. The knit purl textured pattern is a multiple of 3 stitches.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This pattern could also be knit in just two contrasting colors rather than using many leftover yarns as I did.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The pattern is given in one size, woman’s medium. The yarn was stash yarn used in a Sock Knitters Anonymous challenge. Since the leg is striped, leftover yarns can be used and used up.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The original socks were knit with 8 different yarns to meet a challenge using left over yarns. They would also look nice in only 2 yarns.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These socks are knit with Bavarian Twisted stitches. Many crosses can be worked without a cable needle, but the 3 stitch ones require a cable needle. The under stitch in a crossing may be worked untwisted as the knitter desires. The sock shown is for a man with large, wide feet.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The shawl is made of many motifs, each picked up from previous ones. There is no sewing involved.
Knitting: Cardigan
Lady Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s strong women. She has her dark side, as well as her feminine side.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These socks are knit toe-up, incorporating a gusset and heel flap. The lace pattern looks like flames. It is an easy lace pattern, with only one pattern row, which is shifted over 4 stitches after 6 rows.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This pattern was exclusive to the Wonderland sock club until June 2011. It is now available for sale.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Imagine what it would feel like if your ankles were covered in butterflies.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The design consists of Bavarian Traveling Stitches. Size can be adjusted by using a thinner yarn, or changing the number of purl stitches between patterns.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
The pattern for fingerless mitts is written so that the hands are interchangeable, spreading the wear. The stitch pattern is a simple double seed stitch with twisted rib accents. It is written in 3 sizes.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The stitch pattern did not fit well on a medium sock. It is written for men’s small and large. The original was designed for a small footed grandson. It would also work well for women.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The road to the Olympics is not smooth and straight. It is full of twists, turns, ups and downs. The colors of this yarn remind me of all the colors of a group of athletes.The pattern is toe up to make the leg as long as possible.
Knitting: Pullover
The pattern is available in sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. Knitting starts with the Snails pattern, which is written out. This is the border and a close up is provided. The snakes pattern is charted only, but is a simple 14 stitch, 12 row panel.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The leg is beaded and the pattern continues down the instep without the beads. The gusset is on the bottom of the foot, giving arch shaping.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These mitts start with the cuff edge. The cuff pattern is written out and the color work is charted. The chart includes the whole mitt with shaping and the whole thumb.
Knitting: Pullover
This sweater starts with the seed stitch ruffle. Stitches are decreased and the body lace pattern is worked. The 4 row pattern is charted, not written out, but is only a 5 stitch pattern. Sleeves are also worked from the bottom up.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Although the socks shown are very small, medium and large sizes are also given in the pattern.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The socks are worked top down in a simple charted pattern, which is shifted at the end of the chart for a continuous line of flags.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This pattern is charted with a couple of unusual stitches. Hopefully I have explained them fully.
Knitting: Vest
This is an easy vest with garter stitch ladders and simple lace. The edging is I-cord.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This easy rib pattern is quick to knit. It’s ideal for men’s socks, as it knits quickly, but isn’t boring.
Knitting: Christmas Stocking
This is a basic pattern, more like a road map. Numbers are given for the basic stocking, but the decorative patterns are not given. Add what you like, within the given guidelines. Pictures are shown as examples, but the instructions are not included for duplicating them.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The pattern is toe-up. The stitch pattern does not allow for addition or subtraction of stitches, so sizing will have to be done with changes in yarn thickness and needle size.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
My son is a serious bicycle rider. I him made these socks with bicycle wheels on the rib cuff.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The socks were knit with leftovers from other projects. 4 other colors will be needed. It will look best with a combination of lights and darks.