Knitting Daily

Death Head Buttons to Make

Karen Brock — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:04:29 GMT

Erica Patberg

Madeira Silk Embroidery Floss, 4-strand 100% silk thread, 5 meters (5.5 yd)/Spiral Pak, 1 packet will make three 1-inch (2.5-cm) buttons; www.sewingandcraftclub.com
Fujix Quilter Silk Sewing Thread, 100% silk thread, 20 meters (21.9 yd)/spool; 1 spool will make four 1-inch (2.5-cm) buttons; www.thesewingparlour.com
John James Needle, sharps; www.colonialneedle.com
Straight pin
Button molds, wooden, 5/8, ¾, and 1 inch (1.6, 1.9, 2.5 cm); www.wmboothdraper.com

1896 Beaded Cuffs to Knit

Karen Brock — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:00:54 GMT

Carol Huebscher Rhoades

Dream in Color Smooshy, 100% superwash Australian merino yarn, fingering weight, 450 yards (411.5 m)/110 gram (3.9 oz) ball, 1 ball of #20 Blue Sage; www.dreamincoloryarn.com
Needles, 2 straight or double pointed, size 00 (1.75 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Caravan Beads, size 8° glass seed beads, 10 grams (0.3 oz)/tube, 3 tubes of Matt Metallic Khaki Iris #8-2035; www.theloopyewe.com
Beading needle, size 10; www.colonialneedle.com
Thread, sewing or quilting, short length
Tapestry needle

Finished size: 6¼ inches (15.9 cm) circumference and 4½ inches (11.4 cm) long
Gauge: 8 sts and 18 rows = 1 inch (2.5 cm) in garter st

A Pillowcase to Embellish with Coronation Cord

Karen Brock — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:56:09 GMT

Mary Polityka Bush

Coronation Cord, 100% cotton-wrapped cord, 2 yards (1.8 m)/package, 2 packages of Ecru; www.lacis.com
Lace, cotton, 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide, 1¼ yards (1.1 m), Ecru
DMC Coton à Broder Embroidery Floss, 6-strand 100% cotton thread, 8.7 yards (8.0 m)/skein, 1 skein of Ecru; www.dmc-usa.com
Sewing thread, Ecru
John James Needles, crewel sizes 7 and 10; www.colonialneedle.com

Scilly Isle Socks to Knit and Embroider

Karen Brock — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:49:23 GMT

Carol Huebscher Rhoades

Rauma Lamullgarn, 100% lamb’s wool yarn, fingering weight, 273 yards (249.6 m)/50 gram (1.8 oz) ball, 2 balls of #11 Off White; www.nordicfiberarts.com
Kreinik Silk Mori, 100% silk thread, 5½ yards (5.0 m)/skein, 1 skein of #1114A Medium Christmas Red; www.kreinik.com
Needles, set of 4 double pointed, size 00 (1.75 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
John James Needle, tapestry, size 24; www.colonialneedle.com

Finished size: 8 inches (20.3 cm) foot circumference, 10¼ inches (26.0 cm) from back of heel to tip of toe, foot length is adjustable
Gauge: 38 sts and 48 rnds = 4 inches (10.2 cm) in St st

The Knitter's Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters - all errata

KerryIWP — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:52:02 GMT

Includes corrections to pages 177-178, 192, and 251 (p. 297 in the extended eBook edition).

Corrections in PDF files are usually highlighted in or in bold font. Your edition of this book may already include some, or all, of these corrections because corrections are made before each reprinting.

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B-17 WWII Bomber Pot Holder

six_legged — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 23:12:46 GMT

Here’s another potholder for my brother who is a WWII history buff and particularly has a passion for the history of the WWII airplanes and how the ingenuity of their design and special features helped win the war.

The interesting part of the project was trying to develop the pattern so B-17 read correctly on both side. I am proud to have figured it out and I really like the clever way I developed my chart for easy readability.

I used Lily’s Sugar’n Cream ‘Indigo’ (navy) and Lily’s Peaches & Creme ‘Stars and Stripes (red, white and blue). The red in ’Stars and Stripes’ bleed, to my horror, when I wet it to be blocked. And although I tried cold water rinsing and washing it with a variety things it still left white a tad pink. I highly recommend avoiding this color of their yarn for any project. Oh well live & learn. Photos above prior to washing, below with washing/blocking.

http://www.sg-creations.org

Latvian Cloth to Embroider

Karen Brock — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:39:56 GMT

Catharina Forbes

Zweigart Linen, 20 threads/inch (8 threads/cm), White, 14 inches (35.6 cm) square, 1 piece; www.zweigart.com
Presencia Embroidery Floss, 6-ply 100% cotton thread, 8.75 yards (8.0 m)/skein, 1 skein each of #1068 Medium Gold Brown, #3324 Navy Blue, #4823 Military Green, and #1490 Dark Coral; www.presenciaamerica.com
John James Needle, tapestry, size 24 or 26; www.colonialneedle.com

Finished size: 8 5/8 x 8 5/8 inches (21.9 x 21.9 cm)

Techniques for Knitting Stitch Patterns: A Guide to Knitting Stitches from Knitting Daily

Kathleen Cubley — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:01:17 GMT

Thirteen stitch patterns, including Diagonal Knitting Pattern, Ornamental Daisy Stitch, Dot Stitch, Moss Panels, Ridged Eyelet Stitch, Fern Lace, Herringbone Pattern, Staggered Fern Lace, Zigzag Eyelets, Textured Cable, Stacked Cable, Triple Criss Cross Cable, and Lattice Pattern.

For baby

angelart — Thu, 30 May 2013 13:08:31 GMT

knitting booties for baby

Knitted Old MacDonald Had a Farm

gary kennedy — Sun, 26 May 2013 11:29:05 GMT

Fun knitted characters from a classic children's song.

Kitten in two halves Cushions

gary kennedy — Sun, 26 May 2013 10:14:07 GMT

Knitted in mainly Fair Isle style,these two cushions are an easy knit and sure to be a hit. Pdf download instructions are available from www.garykennedyintarsiaknittingpatterns.com

Alfonso the Mexican wrestler knitted toy

gary kennedy — Sat, 25 May 2013 13:50:50 GMT

This little guy shouldn't take more than a couple of days to knit up ,he comes from a set called 'Los Mexicanos'. The pdf's instructions are available from www.garykennedyintarsiaknittingpatterns.com

Dachshund Cushion

gary kennedy — Sat, 25 May 2013 12:11:08 GMT

This is a rectangular Dachshund cushion which uses both intarsia and Fair Isle techniques,nice and easy.He's from a collection of dogs patterns from www.garykennedyintarsiaknittingpatterns.com

How to Knit Socks

Kathleen Cubley — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:34:10 GMT

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We'll cover the anatomy of a sock, how to knit a top-down sock, and how to knit a toe-up sock.

Cimarron Shawl

AmyPalmer — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:46:25 GMT

Excerpted from Free-Spirit Shawls.

Designer Alexis Winslow
Finished Size About 58" (147.5 cm) wide 27" (68.5 cm) deep, not including fringe.
Yarn Sport weight (#2 Fine). Shown here: Louet Gems Sport Weight (100% merino; 225 yd [205 m]/100 g):
• #01Champagne (MC), 2 skeins
• #47 Terra cotta (CC1), 1 skein
• #53 Caribou (CC2), 1 skein
Needles Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm): 24" (60 cm) circular. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); ruler; size K/10.5 (6.5 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18½ sts and 28 rows = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, after blocking.

Bow and Arrow Hat

AmyPalmer — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:41:16 GMT

Designer Andrea Babb
Size 20" brim circumference and 8" tall
Yarn Berroco Blackstone Tweed (65% wool, 25% superkid mohair, 10% angora; 130 yd [119 m]/50 g):
• #2663 marsh, 2 balls
Gauge 18 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): straight and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Marker (m)
• Tapestry needle

Women’s cloche knit in pieces with arrow detail attached in finishing.

Stagger Cowl

AmyPalmer — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:38:09 GMT

Designer Bonnie Sennott
Size 50" circumference and 7¼" tall
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend (70% merino, 30% silk; 150 yd [135 m]/50 g):
• #3068 citric, 3 skeins
Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers
Gauge 23 sts and 34 rnds = 4" in charted patt on larger needle
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle
• Size 6 (4 mm): 32" cir needle
• Markers (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Tapestry needle

Long cabled cowl with charts, worked in a merino and silk yarn.

Fascinator

AmyPalmer — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:32:38 GMT

Designer Paula B. Levy
Size about 7½ " long and 5¼ " wide
Yarn Filatura Di Crosa Gioiello (30% kid mohair, 30% merino, 20% nylon, 10% cotton, 10% acrylic; 220 yd [201 m]/50 g):
• #70 ebony, 2 balls
Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.
Gauge Three 4-st I-cords laid flat side by side = 1"
Tools
• Size 3 (3.25 mm): 2 double-pointed needles (dpn) or I-cord maker
• Size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook
• No. 5 perle cotton in black
• Safety pin–like markers or small stitch holders
• Tapestry needle
• Waste yarn
• 2 hair clips

Knitted fascinator made up of I-cord.

Vaudeville Shawl

AmyPalmer — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:20:46 GMT

Designer Grace Akhrem
Size 84¾ " wide and 11" long at center
Yarn Rowan Pure Wool 4 ply (100% superwash wool; 174 yd [160 m]/50 g):
• #404 black (A), 2 balls
• #402 shale (B), 2 balls
Rowan Kidsilk Haze (70% kid mohair, 30% silk; 229 yd [210 m]/25 g):
• #599 wicked (C), 2 balls
• #583 blushes (D), 2 balls
Yarns distributed by Westminster Fibers
Gauge 17 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st with A
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 60" circular (cir) needle or longer
• Marker (m)
• Tapestry needle

Crescent shawl shaped with short-rows, with stripes and ruffled edge.

Bow Slouch

AmyPalmer — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:26:17 GMT

Designer Adriana Hernandez
Sizes 17½ (18½, 19½)" brim circumference and 10" tall; shown in size 18½"
Yarn Schulana Accordion (80% wool, 20% super-kid mohair; 93 yd [85 m]/50 g):
• #20 gold (CC), 1 ball
• #12 black (MC), 2 balls
Yarn distributed by Skacel
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 8 (5 mm): set of dpn
• Spare set of dpn size 7 (4.5 mm) or smaller
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn
• Tapestry needle

Women’s slouchy knit hat with bow embellishment.

Pink Squish Hat

AmyPalmer — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:21:54 GMT

Designer Lee Meredith
Size 22" circumference and 8" tall
Yarn Quince & Co. Puffin (100% wool; 112 yd [102 m]/100 g):
• #135 dogwood, 2 skeins
Gauge 13 sts and 18 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Marker (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Tapestry needle
• Two 1" buttons

Bulky cabled hat, knit first from side to side and then in the round.

Unexpected Afghans - all errata

KerryIWP — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:06:24 GMT

Includes corrections to pages 80, 134, 136, and 137.

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Wrapped in Lace - all errata

KerryIWP — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:53:38 GMT

Includes corrections to pages 31, 37, 51, 73, 76, and the back cover flap (symbol key).

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So Faux Cowl

AmyPalmer — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:46:09 GMT

Designer Amy Keefer
Size 27¾ " circumference at bottom edge, 24¼ " circumference at neck edge, and 10½ " deep
Yarn Malabrigo Finito (100% superfine merino wool; 200 yd [185 m]/50 g):
• #63 natural (MC), 1 skein
• #69 pearl ten (CC), 1 skein
Gauge 28 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in Fair Isle patt
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Tapestry needle

Women’s knitted leopard-print cowl, knit in the round in stranded colorwork.

Arnodda Socks

AmyPalmer — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:42:57 GMT

Designer Rachel Coopey
Size 7½" foot circumference and 8½" long from back of heel to tip of toe; foot length is adjustable; will stretch to fit 8½ " foot circumference
Yarn Plymouth Yarn Company Happy Feet (90% superwash merino wool, 10% nylon; 192 yd [176 m]/50 g):
• #18 gray variegated, 2 skeins
Gauge 32 sts and 50 rnds = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 1½ (2.5 mm) needles
• Markers (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Tapestry needle
• Metal studs, twenty-four ⅜" pyramid and twenty-four ¼ " conical

Women’s socks with cabled pattern and studded embellishments.