NeedleSmithKnits
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Knitting: Cardigan
The BellaBobble Cardigan is a top-down, no-sew knit with raglan sleeve shaping, knitted in DK yarn (the model above is XL and is made with Di Gilpin Lalland yarn).
Knitting: Mittens
The Be My Valentine Mitts are knitted using two skeins of fingering weight yarn, and five 2.75 mm (US 2) double pointed needles.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This is a fun, fast knit, created from the brim up to the crown, knitted in the round. The pattern comes in one size, but is very easy to modify, both by adding more/less stitches and also by using yarns of varying weight - instructions to do this are in the pattern.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
This is a fun, fast knit, created from the head band up to the crown, knitted in the round using circular needles, or DPN’s.
Knitting: Pullover
The Sawdust Sweater is a top-down seamless knit, using stranded colourwork (only two colours at a time), stocking stitch and ribbing. The sweater has a traditional patterned yoke, which is repeated at the hem and the sleeves. There is a modern twist with a line of circles in a contrasting yarn popping from the yoke.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Slouchy Cable Hat is a quick knit, using DK weight yarn (picture uses Peer Gynt Sandnes Garn). The top of the hat, including the trellis cable, is knitted flat at first. The crown is pulled tight from the side of the flat knit using a drawstring, and then stitches are picked up for the double-ribbed brim. The hat looks complex, but in fact,...
Knitting: Ankle Sock
The Muskoka Summer Socks are light ankle socks, knitted from the top down to the toe, using fingering yarn. They involve knitting, purling and also six-stitch cables. The pattern is only one size - a size 9 woman’s foot - measurements can be adjusted with larger or smaller needles and yarn for the width of the sock.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Pretty in Plaid socks are comfy mid-calf socks, knitted from the top down to the toe, using DK yarn. They are knitted using stranded colourwork. The sizing is accomplished by altering the width and height of the plaid diamonds, with the S size using diamonds that are 11 stitches wide, up to the L size that are 15 stitches wide.
Knitting: Cowl
The Icicle Hooded Cowl is a quick easy knit, using DK weight yarn (the picture uses Double Sunday Sandnes Garn). It can be worn with the hood and the chin up, protecting the face, or it can be worn as a cowl, with a hood. It is knitted flat at first, and then is joined in the round for the neck.
Knitting: Pullover
The Pretty in Plaid sweater is a bottom-up knit, using two-strand colourwork throughout, and DK weight yarn (the pictures are size XL using Double Sunday Sandnes Garn). It features a plaid pattern, winged sleeves and a boat neckline, thus flattering for many body types, especially the bustier of us :)
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Diamond Rose Socks are light ankle socks, knitted from the top down to the toe, using fingering yarn. They involve knitting, purling and also two-stitch cables. The sizing is accomplished by altering the width and height of the diamonds, with the S using diamonds that are 10 stitches wide, up to the L that are 14 stitches wide.