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Zigzag Eyelet Knit Throw - 39 days ago
Nice and light for those cool summer nights and rainy days.[Note: several readers have asked about the use of markers in this pattern. The abbreviation "pM" , for place marker, usually indicates that you place the marker when instructed to do... Topics: afghan, free knitting pattern, knitting

Knitting Tips: Sizing Socks for Adults and Children - 39 days ago
These charts can be used to determine the length of knitted/crocheted socks for particular sizes. You might want to increase the foot length by 1/2 inch or so to accommodate shrinking, growth, or snugness.Men’s SizesShoe size / Foot... Topics: knitting, socks, tips

Christmas Knits: Felted Stocking - 48 days ago
This design has so many embellishment possibilities. Use your imagination to turn out one of a kind holiday keepsakes.pattern link Topics: Christmas, felting, free pattern, knitting, wool

Nimbus Bulky Cardigan - 55 days ago
Berroco is offering a few new free patterns via KnitBits, and this is the one that caught my eye. Made on size 11(US) needles and bulky yarn (Peruvia, in this case), it should work up very quickly. Looks really cosy, doesn’t it?pattern Topics: free knitting pattern, knitting, sweater

My Favorite Felted Mittens Pattern - 57 days ago
This past winter, I knitted, felted and sold about 20 pairs of felted mittens at pre-holiday craft fairs. I don’t mind making socks on circular needles, but not mittens – guess the hole for the thumb bothers me, I dunno. Anyway, I use the... Topics: felting, free pattern, knitting, mittens, tips, wool, yarn



















