Kathe Christensen
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Knitting: Scarf
This scarf is worked lengthwise and uses slipped stitches to produce a textured stitch pattern that is appropriate for women and men. It is knit on a size 5 (3.75mm) 32” circular needle.
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Knitting: Scarf
This scarf pattern uses 3 colors of a sport weight yarn. It is worked lengthwise on a 32” circular needle and features slipped stitches to produce a three colored pattern. The edgings are worked in Seed Stitch.
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Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This Bias Shaw is worked in Garter Stitch for a quick and easy project. The shawl is V-shaped so it hugs the neck and stays on your shoulders with the use of pins or ties. It is knit in a chunky weight yarn so it is warm and cozy. Size adjustments can be easily made. It looks good in either a solid or long repeat variegated yarn. The pattern ha...
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Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a V-shaped shawl that is knit in a pattern of mitered squares. V-shaped shawls are comfortable to wear because they stay in place without shawl pins. the pattern looks great in a solid color or a long repeat variegated yarn. The squares are not sewn together, they are created by picking up stitches from one mitered square and then as th...
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Knitting: Scarf
This shawlette can be worn in the traditional manner with the wide part in the back, or it works really well by placing the wide part in the front as a scarf. It begins with a picot cast on, then the Forest Edge Lace pattern is worked. After completing the lace edging, the remainder of the shawlette is worked with short row shaping in stockinet...
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Knitting: Cardigan
This is a casual, easy fitting, striped sweater that has the stripes running vertically instead of horizontally. It required a striped yarn with long color repeats so the stripes would have a variety of widths. The variation in stripe widths occurs because the side fronts and back are worked together, while the center back is knit with no front...
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Knitting: Headband
This is a great pattern for using up odds and ends of yarn and works up quickly. You can knit the headband in one color or work the garter stitch in one color and the stockinette stitch and I-Cord in a second color. The I-Cord in the back makes it more comfortable to wear. The pattern is worked on bulky yarn and size 10 needles, but it could al...
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Knitting: Headband
This headband pattern is worked in the round with DK weight yarn using a Size 6 (4mm) 16” circular needle. A size 12 metal crochet hook is used to attach glass beads to the “bows” for a little bling. One size fits most.
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Knitting: Headband
This headband is a quick and easy project. It is worked in the round using worsted weight yarn on a size 7 (4.5mm) circular needle. The stitch pattern uses only knit and purl stitches, creating a headband that is appropriate for both males and females.
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Knitting: Headband
This headband is a quick and easy project. It is worked in the round using DK weight yarn on a size 6 (4mm) circular needle. The stitch pattern uses only knit and purl stitches, creating a headband that is appropriate for both males and females. It works up to a head circumference of 18” and stretches to 23”.
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Knitting: Headband
This headband is worked flat in fingering weight yarn on size 2 (2.75mm) needles. It works up to be 19” in circumference but stretches to 24”. The headband features two elongated cables edged in garter stitch. It looks great in both solid and variegated yarns.
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
FINISHED MEASUEMENTS: 18” circumference, stretches to fit up to 24” circumference.
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Knitting: Gloves
Mosaic knitting is a technique that uses two colors of yarn to create interesting designs, similar to Fair Isle, but you work with only one strand of yarn per row. This eliminates the tensioning problems associated with Fair Isle knitting. This pattern includes fundamental instructions for the mosaic knitting technique. Both written and charted...
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Knitting: Mittens
Mosaic knitting is a technique that uses two colors of yarn to create interesting designs, similar to Fair Isle, but you work with only one strand of yarn per row. This eliminates the tensioning problems associated with Fair Isle knitting. This mitten pattern includes fundamental instructions for the mosaic knitting technique. Both written and ...
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This pattern is worked using the double knitting technique and is a great pattern for learning the double knitting technique. Instructions for working the double knitting technique are included. Two different color yarns are used. The yarns can be contrasting or complementary. A solid color and variegated yarn or two tonal yarns work well. The ...
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Knitting: Pullover
This pattern is a classic, set-in long sleeve crewneck pullover knit in sport or DK weight yarn on US size 4 (3.75mm) and 6 (4 mm) circular needles. The sweater is knit in stockinette stitch and seamed at the sides and shoulders. 1x1 ribbing edges the body and sleeves. The neck trim is worked in the round in 1x1 ribbing. This pattern was develo...
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Knitting: Scarf
This is a fun scarf to knit. The The Lana Grossa Colorissimo yarn is self-striping and the coloring is never exactly repeated. It will make you happy just wearing the scarf. The Checkerboard Lace Stitch Pattern gives texture to the scarf without detracting from the wonderful striping of the colors. The lace pattern is formed by yarn over increa...
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This adult hat is appropriate for both women and men. The hat is knit in the round in 2x2 ribbing on US size 9 (5.5 mm) needles, creating a stretchy fabric that will fit most sizes. The brim can be turned up or left down. Worsted weight yarn is used and the striping pattern offers the opportunity to use up left over and/or stash yarn. This is a...
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This adult hat is appropriate for both women and men. The hat is knit in the round in 2x2 ribbing on US size 9 (5.5 mm) needles, creating a stretchy fabric that will fit most sizes. The brim can be turned up or left down. Worsted weight yarn is used and the striping pattern offers the opportunity to use up left over and/or stash yarn. This is a...
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This adult hat is appropriate for both women and men. The hat is knit in the round in 2x2 ribbing on US size 9 (5.5 mm) needles, creating a stretchy fabric that will fit most sizes. The brim can be turned up or left down. Worsted weight yarn is used and the striping pattern offers the opportunity to use up left over and/or stash yarn. This is a...
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This adult hat is appropriate for both women and men. The hat is knit in the round in 2x2 ribbing on US size 9 (5.5 mm) needles, creating a stretchy fabric that will fit most sizes. The brim can be turned up or left down. Worsted weight yarn is used and the four colored striping pattern and offers the opportunity to use up left over and/or stas...
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Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These mitts feature a unique cable pattern on the back of the hand and stockinette stitch on the palm. They also have a thumb gusset for comfort and a knitted thumb for warmth. They are knit with DK weight yarn on a size 5 (3.75 mm) needle and fit a medium size hand.
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Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Latvian Braid fingerless gloves are knit using the stockinette stitch with Latvian Braid trim between the cuff and the hand. The pattern includes a thumb gusset for a more comfortable fit. Detailed instructions for working Latvian Braid are included. The mitts are worked in DK weight yarn with size 5 (3.75 mm) needles.
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Knitting: Cloche Hat
This flattering cloche adds a bit of sophistication to your hat wardrobe. It is worked in stockinette stitch with a garter stitch brim and a second rib of garter stitch above the button band. It is knit in the round using DK weight yarn on size 5 (3.75 mm) needles.
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Knitting: Billed Hat
This style hat is very flattering. It features a rolled brim with a Fair Isle band edged in Latvian Braid. There are two different Fair Isle charts from which to choose. The finished size is 22” circumference and will fit head sizes 22-24”. Four colors of DK weight yarn are used with a size 6 (4 mm) needle and is knit in the round. Please note ...
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Knitting: Brimmed Hat
The Latvian Braid rolled brim hat is a very flattering style. The colored band is edged with Latvian Braid, a fun technique that is easy to master. The finished size is 22” circumference and will fit head sizes 22-24”. Three colors of DK weight yarn are used with a size 6 (4 mm) needle and it is knit in the round. Please note that the color cho...
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Knitting: Scarf
Zig Zag Lace Scarf looks complicated but only requires knit, purl, yarn overs, and decrease stitches. The finished stitch pattern reminds me of lightening. The pattern knits up quickly using DK weight yarn and size 8 (5 mm) needles. It creates a generously sized 9 x 62 inch scarf that looks good on both sides.
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Knitting: Scarf
This stitch pattern reminded me of throwing stones into the squares of hop scotch. The “stones” are bobbles incorporated into stockinette stitch squares, interspersed with lace squares made with yarn overs. The side, top and bottom edges are garter stitch. This is a generously sized scarf and could easily be converted into a wider wrap by incre...
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Knitting: Scarf
This scarf pattern is light and airy, perfect for those last few chilly winter days that are hinting toward spring. Choosing a yarn containing alpaca provides warmth without weight. The stitch pattern is reversible, looking great on both sides. The Lacy Rib Stitch Pattern is easy to remember, using knits, purls and yarn overs. The sport or DK w...
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Knitting: Scarf
This is a beautiful Celtic cable design scarf that could become an heirloom piece. There are a variety of cables, some twisted, some incorporating seed stitch. Choose a DK weight yarn in a medium to lighter color that will give you great stitch definition so all the cabling will stand out. I recommend a Merino wool for its strength and softness...
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Knitting: Scarf
The Half Linen Stitch is fun to work and the resulting fabric looks very much like a woven fabric. Both the right and wrong sides of this stitch pattern are unique, and do not look like a “wrong” side. Great for a scarf! The resulting fabric is not as stretchy as a regular knit stitch.
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Knitting: Scarf
The Winter Solstice Scarf uses some unique stitch patterns and three colors of worsted weight yarn to create a reversible scarf. It also provides an opportunity to utilize some of your “stash” yarn. The body of the scarf is worked in a Reversible Rib Stitch and the ends are finished with the Blackberry Stitch, Seed Stitch and 3x3 Ribbing. It wo...
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Knitting: Pullover
This is a short sleeved tunic with a modified drop shoulder, making sleeve execution easy. It features a diagonal check stitch pattern on the front with a stockinette stitch back and sleeves. It is especially effective knit in a variegated yarn with a long color repeat, such as Knit Picks Chroma worsted. The square neck and sleeve and bottom he...
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Knitting: Cardigan
This classic woman’s V-neck cardigan sweater is knit using a combination of knit and purl stitches to create an overall stitch pattern featuring a raised diamond texture. The edging bands are worked in 1x1 ribbing. It features a set-in sleeve application. The pattern size range is S (M, L, XL) to fit chest sizes 36 (40, 44, 48)”. The yarn is DK...
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This adult hat is appropriate for both women and men. The pattern offers three sizes in an easy textured stitch pattern that uses knit, purl and slipped stitches. The brim is worked in 2x2 ribbing. The hat is knit in the round with worsted weight yarn using a size 8 (5mm) circular needle, making this a quick and easy project.
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Knitting: Pullover
The Twisted Ribbon Pullover is a beautiful sweater featuring a boat neck, long set-in sleeves and lovely twisted ribbon stitch pattern at the yoke, sweater bottom and sleeve cuffs. It is knit in worsted weight yarn using sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm) needles. It is worked from the bottom up and seamed. The stitch pattern is both written and cha...
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Knitting: Pullover
This sweater is wonderfully casual and comfortable. It is a tunic length pullover knit in bulky weight yarn using size 10 (6 mm) and 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles. The sweater is worked in stockinette stitch with 2x2 ribbing at the neck, sleeve cuffs and sweater bottom. It is knit from the bottom up, has modified drop shoulder sleeves and is seamed at ...
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Knitting: Pullover
Depending on the fiber content of the yarn you use, this would certainly serve as an all-season sweater. It is knit in stockinette stitch using fingering weight yarn. The edgings are narrow bands of reverse stockinette stitch. The simplicity of the design makes it a great choice for variegated yarns. It features a ballet neckline and set-in, ju...
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Knitting: Pullover
This pattern is a classic, set-in long sleeve turtleneck pullover knit in DK weight yarn on US size 5 (3.75mm) and 6 (4 mm) circular needles. It features MC and CC stripes. The CC stripes are a series of one row alternating stripes of MC and CC yarns. The circular needle is used to avoid breaking the yarn when changing colors in the 2-color str...
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Knitting: Cardigan
This sweater is appropriate for both girls and boys. The front and back are worked in a 4-row stitch pattern that includes slipped stitches and a 2-stitch cable. The sleeves are stockinette stitch and the edgings are garter stitch. Two colors of sport weight yarn and size 3 and 4 (3.25 and 3.5mm) needles are used. Child sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10...
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Knitting: Scarf
This scarf is worked in Garter Stitch, using the Intarsia colorwork technique which means each color change in the row must have its own yarn source. The yarn is not carried across the back of the scarf. Instructions on the intarsia technique are included in the pattern, as well as both written and charted instructions. Five colors of bulky yar...
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Knitting: Pullover
This raglan sleeve pullover is knit in the round from the bottom up, beginning with a Picot cast on. The sleeves are also knit in the round from the cuff, which also uses a Picot cast on. The sleeves are joined to the body at the underarm where the raglan shaping begins. The sleeves and body are worked as one from the underarm to the crewneck e...
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Knitting: Scarf
This scarf is knit using the Entrelac technique. Each entrelac rectangle has an eyelet lace pattern incorporated into it. Detailed instructions are included in the pattern. The model is knit holding three yarns together; two lace weight and one halo. This Alpaca yarn creates a soft and warm scarf. A single strand of fingering weight yarn will a...
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Knitting: Scarf
This scarf is knit using the Entrelac technique and 4 colors of yarn. These can be monochromatic or 4 different colors. You can knit this for both women and men – let the colors determine for whom it is knit. The pattern also includes instructions for optional fringe.
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Knitting: Scarf
The stitch pattern for this scarf works well for both women and men, the color being the main determinant. Both the right and wrong sides of the stitch pattern are unique, which makes the scarf reversible.
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Knitting: Pullover
This pattern creates a light weight sweater that functions both formally or casually. The stitch pattern uses only knit and purl stitches and is worked from the bottom up and seamed. The stitch pattern begins with the first row of both body and sleeves, since it does not need an edging to prevent curling. The neck edge is finished in a 1x1 ribb...
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Knitting: Pullover
This topper is knit in a cotton/acrylic yarn because the versatile styling makes it wearable year round. For warm weather the open mesh stitch is comfortable and cool over a matching or contrasting color camisole. For cooler weather wear it over a turtleneck. The Textured Mesh Topper features long sleeves and dropped shoulders. Eliminate the sl...
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Knitting: Cardigan
This raglan style cardigan sweater features a unique textured stitch pattern that is basically knit and purl stitches with only one row of yarn overs. The trim at the neck, sleeves and bottom is garter stitch. The pattern includes sizes newborn, 6, 12 and 24 months and is knit in DK weight or baby yarn on size 6 (4.0 mm) needles. The front and ...
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Knitting: Baby Blanket
The Garter Stitch Rib Baby Blanket/Lap Robe is large enough to serve as a crib blanket or a lap robe. The edges are finished in garter stitch and the interior of the blanket is knit in alternating strips of garter stitch and stockinette stitch using a size 7 (4.50 mm) needle. It looks great in a long repeat variegated yarn or a solid color baby...
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Knitting: Cowl
This pattern is great for beginning knitters and/or as a teaching tool because it uses an easy knit and purl stitch pattern with a two round repeat. For more advanced knitters it is a quick and easy project. The stitch pattern for this short cowl creates a completely reversible cowl, looking the same on each side. Variegated yarns would also wo...
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Knitting: Cowl
The stitch pattern for this short cowl creates the look of woven herringbone that is actually reversible, looking slightly different of each side, but also looking good on each side. Variegated yarns work really great in this pattern. It uses size 8 (5.00 mm) needles and worsted weight yarn.
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Knitting: Pullover
The Sunset Beach Tunic is a great all season sweater when knit in a cotton or cotton blend yarn. This two color tunic length sweater is A-lined, wider at the hip than the bust. Two different colors are used in a color-block technique on the front and sleeves, with the back in a solid color. It is equally effective using two different colors or ...
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Knitting: Pullover
The Color Block Pullover is a great all season sweater when knit in a linen or linen blend yarn. It requires four different colors on the front and sleeves, with the back in a solid color. It is equally effective using four different colors or four shades of a single color. The color changes are worked using the Intarsia method and instructions...
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Knitting: Pullover
This scooped neck, sleeveless top is worked in two stitch patterns. The lower portion is a lovely Lily of the Valley stitch pattern, and the upper portion is an Alternating Dot stitch pattern. The Lily of the Valley stitch pattern forms a wonderful scalloped lower edge. The sides are straight, even though on the model they appear to be shaped. ...
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Knitting: Pullover
This sleeveless tee features an all-over basket weave stitch pattern that is edged at the boat neck, bottom and armholes in a broken rib stitch pattern. It is knit in the round from the bottom to the armholes and then knit flat to the neck and shoulders. Worked in a cotton or cotton blend yarn it creates a comfortable summer tee. The pattern in...
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Lighthouse Keeper’s Hat includes instructions for Small, Medium and Large head circumferences, because this hat is meant to fit snugly. The pattern features vertical ribs with color changes accomplished by using the slipped stitch technique. This results in a stitch pattern that is reversible, thus a hat that is reversible. Use two solid colors...
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
SIZE: Small: 16” circumference at ribbing to fit 18 to 20” head circumference.
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This hat pattern features twin cables that twist in opposite directions and are slightly offset. This pattern results in a very stretchy fabric so it may look small while knitting, but it stretches to fit larger heads. This is a good project to try when learning to work with cables. A pompom is optional.
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
SIZE: M = 17” circumference (fits 18 to 21” head); L = 19” circumference (fits 21 to 24” head)
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
SIZE: M = 17” circumference (fits 18 to 21” head); L = 19” circumference (fits 21 to 24” head)
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Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
FINISHED SIZE: Scarf = 8 x 60 inches (blocked); Wrap = 24 x 72 inches (blocked)
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Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This woman’s tunic is on the longer side and pairs well over leggings. The tunic is constructed from two identical rectangles worked in a gothic arch lace pattern that creates a lovely scalloped edge at the bottom hem. The rectangles are then seamed at the shoulder and sides, leaving openings for the boat neck, armholes and bottom open welts. I...
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Knitting: Pullover
This woman’s tunic is on the longer side and pairs well over leggings. A contrasting color panel down the center front features a moss stitch hearts motif. The same moss stitch hearts motif is used on a panel that encircles the bottom of the tunic and on a panel that joins the front and back at the neck and shoulders, extending down the dolman ...
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Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These texting mitts, or fingerless gloves, are very comfortable to wear because they have a thumb gusset. They are knit in the stockinette stitch, using two colors of yarn, most effective when there is a contrast in colors or hues. The two color design provides a great beginning project for learning the stranded knitting or Fair Isle method. No...
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Knitting: Scarf
This scarf pattern features unique serpentine shaping along the edges and a subtle lace design in the center, creating a pattern that reminds me of a meandering path. The texture is accomplished with a combination of stockinette and garter stitch and the shaping is accomplished with easy increase and decrease stitches. The ends are pointed and ...
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Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Cable Rib Mitts feature a unique cable pattern on the back of the hand and stockinette stitch on the palm. They also have a thumb gusset for comfort and a knitted thumb for warmth. The pattern includes both written and charted instructions for the cable pattern.
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Knitting: Scarf
The Jigsaw Lace Scarf features a geometric lace pattern set into a stockinette stitch background. The scarf is edged in Garter Stitch. DK weight yarn is used. Both written and charted instructions are included in the pattern. This intricate looking pattern is accomplished with just knits, purls, yarn overs, K2tog and SSK. Notions needed are sti...
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Knitting: Scarf
This scarf pattern is light and airy, perfect for a cool evening at the beach or cruising on the open water. Choosing a yarn containing alpaca provides warmth without weight. The stitch pattern is one repeated row, easy to remember for a take along project on a trip, and the scarf is reversible, looking great on both sides. It also works up gre...
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Knitting: Scarf
The English Rib scarf pattern knits up quickly on large needles with Biggo yarn. It is reversible and the stitch pattern works well for both men and women.
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
“Twined” or “twisted” knitting is worked with two strands of yarn, traditionally the same color, but using two different colors creates interesting textures, especially when one is a variegated yarn. As you knit, each strand is twisted around the other on the wrong side, making the wrong side very attractive. Twined knitting results in a thicke...
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Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These fingerless gloves feature a diamond brocade stitch pattern on the back of the hand, with stockinette stitch on the palm. They have a thumb gusset with knitted thumb for comfort and ease of motion. Double point needles are used to knit in the round, using sport weight or DK weight yarn.
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Knitting: Cardigan
This jacket is knit using a combination of knit and purl stitches to create an interesting plaid-like texture. The edging bands are worked in garter stitch. It features a modified drop shoulder, making the sleeve application less bulky. The pattern size range is 2 (4, 6, 8) to fit chest sizes 26 (28, 30, 32) inches.
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Knitting: Cowl
This cowl was designed to utilize two yarns together but it can just as effectively be knit in a single yarn. The stitch pattern is a combination of an easy lace pattern and seed stitch, forming a very interesting texture. The sample was knit using Knit Picks Cornmeal Palette and Tarragon Aloft together. Some amazing color combinations can be d...
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Knitting: Scarf
One day a knitting friend handed me this yarn with the color name of Sea Glass, and asked me to design a pattern for it. Thus was born The Ocean Waves scarf. It is worked with a combination of garter stitch and yarnovers that are dropped to cause the undulating stitch pattern. It works up quickly and is especially effective in a variegated yarn.