Patterns : Gift knitting, #3 – Light

Gretel's Mittens

arwilliams — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:39:46 GMT

GRETEL'S MITTENS
Allison Haas

Twisted stitches sharply define a sophisticated herringbone texture while bobbles act as faux buttons. Mittens are knit top down using the magic loop method.

Finished Size 8" hand circumference and 10¼" long.

Yarn Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted (100% superwash merino wool; 225 yd [206 m]/4 oz [113 g]): harvest, 1 skein.

Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; contrasting waste yarn.

Gauge 32 sts and 32 rows = 4" in chart patt (rep Rows 17-24, ignoring thumb placement).

La Fleur Clutch

arwilliams — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:55:23 GMT

La Fleur Clutch
Amy Miller
Finished Size About 6" wide and 4" tall, excluding frame closure.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Skinny Cotton (100% organic cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/2 1⁄4 oz [65 g]): #314 gravel (MC), #308 mallard (CC1), and #306 squash (CC2), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; 6" × 21⁄2" clutch purse frame; sewing needle and thread; 1⁄4 yd lining fabric.
Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st.

Add ladylike flair to your outfit with this sweet clutch. Features a fabric lining and a kicky flower motif worked in intarsia.