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Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Construction: toe up two at a time socks. (NOTE: pattern does not include instructions for cast on).
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl is knit using a hearty worsted weight yarn and US size 8 needles. I recommend a natural animal fiber that can be blocked to highlight the lace pattern. The pattern is worked in 3 sections at the same time with repeating 12 rows. It starts at the right side, gradually increases in width to the center and then gradually decreases to th...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Originally designed as a commission piece, I fell in love with the warmth, texture and color of this shawl.
Knitting: Cowl
A soft, warm and easy to wear cowl is almost a necessity in the northern hemisphere in the winter. Here in upstate New York, temperatures can get well below zero, without counting the wind chill. This cowl is an easy knit project that will provide warmth with a bit of style. So if you are out on the slopes skiing or just out for a brisk walk, k...
Knitting: Baby Blanket
Inspired by Hudson Bay bold bright wool blanket, this crib blanket is knit with cream as the main color with thin strips of yellow, orange, red, purple, blue and green. I named it Tug Hill Crib Blanket to celebrate my local area. The Tug Hill Plateau is an upland region in upstate New York, USA near the Adirondack Mountains that is known for it...
Knitting: Scarf
For this pattern, you will need to know the knit stitch and purl stitch. The top seam is worked in the Kitchener Stitch (directions included) for a seamless edge. The cables in the scarf use a cable needle free technique and the cables on the hood are made using the traditional method.