Marianne Restel

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Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This sock pattern is for intermediate knitters, and includes a plain ankle high sock for practice with 40 grams of sport/DK weight yarn. The practice sock includes the heel flap of the featured sock, eye of partridge--which is a nice look and fit, still with a reinforced heel. The pattern for the practice sock is written for those who may not h...
Knitting: Pullover
Bejeweled Viking Fusion is the result of a long held vision to bring two different types of knitting together. Cablework and colorwork.
Knitting: Washcloth / Dishcloth
This is for dish cloth lovers--can be used as wash cloth/dish cloth, in cotton or cotton blend, and in linen, as an exfoliating wash cloth. It comes in two sizes--49 stitches or 38 sts. Instructions written for light worsted which is in photo. Options are given for heavy worsted or lace weight linen.
Knitting: Cowl
Wide collar as shown in sand bank, malabrigo has not been blocked. Note: Malabrigo, if washed quickly, will maintain it’s size fairly well. If soaked, it relaxes ,and can be pinned out for the cowl, which will be lacier. Other yarn may not relax as much. This pattern is not amenable to machine wash or dry, even if yarn label specifies it can be...
Knitting: Dress
Crocus lace dress is a sleeveless dress with a square neckline, simple bodice, high waistline shaped with simple cables and A shape skirt with picot hem. Duplicate stitch may be added.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This lace stitch pattern is one I have admired for a long time in my 1500 Patterns stitch encyclopedia by Mon Tricot, and thought it would be perfect for a sock pattern. I was pleasantly surprised by the ease with which it worked into a sock and happy with the results. Combined with side ribbing, it has a nice snug fit.