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This pattern is a great way to use up oddments of left-over sock yarn. It knits up quickly and is very cosy!

Instructions are included in this pattern for dyeing and spinning the subtly striping sock yarn.

Nothing is growing in the winter garden. A single, brown creeper clings fitfully to the trellis and the picket fence waits patiently for its rambling vines to be renewed. As pale sunshine reflects on the snow and earth, the leafless shrubs remember warmer days and stretch themselves towards the springtime.

Pattern calls for 50g fingering or laceweight yarn. No gauge is given.

With thanks to mercante, this pattern is also available in Italian at http://knittiland.blogspot.com/

In February of 2008 I discovered that my stepfather had cancer. I wanted a way to help him, and also as many others as possible who are touched by this disease. All proceeds from sales of this pattern have been donated to aid Cancer Research.

The yarn is used doubled throughout, and you should be able to get the same gauge with most fingering-weight yarns used single. If you use fingering weight, you will need 945 - 1575 yards (half the yardage of the laceweight).

Increase and decreases mimic cables

This little bag is a quick knit and makes the perfect last-minute gift. Knitted in the round with a simple stranded colourwork panel, it is tied with a matching i-cord with delicate leaf detail. Simply choose two gorgeous colours, knit, block and fill with sweets, jewellery or other small items.

The beaches near where I grew up in Australia were full of those little critters that burrow in the sand and turn the surface into a fascinating series of little waves and ripples. The Beach Fog colourway of these socks contains all the hues of the sand and scrub of Victoria’s south coast and the ripple pattern is reminiscent of the pippies, ri...

The flattering round neck and intricate cabled rib on Mabelle make her perfect for a night out when chilly winds are blowing. Dress down with jeans and a white tee-shirt underneath and she’s just plain Mabel, wear her anywhere! There is no complicated shaping in this pullover: the heavily cabled rib creates a figure-hugging waistline and carefu...

Gloriously lacy, with heel flap and toe pattern detail, these socks are definitely for display. No hiding them inside your shoes! The colour of this gorgeous hand-dyed yarn makes me think of creamy coffee, wear them next to your favourite beverage.

The lace pattern in these socks is very easy, and looks just a little like café curtains pulled back prettily on either side of a window.

Please note that the original pattern uses British terms. You could probably get an interesting variation if you don’t do the conversion.