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Zippered Cardigan for Boys and Girls

Monday, March 8th, 2010

I found this timeless pattern while browsing through my mom’s old knitting books and I thought I’d share it.
The yarn called for is no longer available but any worsted, aran or medium weight yarn should produce the gauge required: 16 sts  = 4 in (10 cm.)
Pattern download:
Zipped Cardigan for Boys and Girls

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Vinea Free Hat Pattern

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

I’ve been playing around with a few hat ideas lately and created this pattern which I’ve named Vinea.  Follow the link for a free  download of the pattern.
Vinea is the Latin word for Vineyard in reference to the pattern which forms the band of the hat.
This version is a bit less slouchy and is knit [...]

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Cascade 220 Yarn Tips

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

I’ve recently used Cascade 220 yarn in a number of my knitting projects.
Distributed by Cascade Yarns, it’s a soft, 100% Peruvian Highland Wool yarn, available in a dazzling array of colours.  Best of all, it’s affordable, selling for approx. $ 8.00/skein in most shops. The 220 in Cascade 220 refers to the yardage, it’s a [...]

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Destashing Yarn Sale

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

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Gefjun Lodband Wool for sale. Check out my etsy store,  ewetwo for purchase information.  The yardage in these 100 gram skeins is incredible -  600 meters! It’s  laceweight  100% wool.  I have 8 skeins to sell; buy them all or buy a few.

11 balls of Patons Stretch Sock yarn for sale, all in [...]

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5 Knitting Books I Can’t Live Without

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

Here are my top 5, all time favourite, knitting books, in no particular order.
Mon Tricot Knitting Dictionary
My copy was published in France, in 1978, and purchased by me in 1979, while attending University.  With over 1100 stitches and patterns, including fair isle, aran, jaquard and crochet designs, it is an invaluable resource and my ‘ [...]

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