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My sister doesn't like pumpkin pie, (I do not understand; does not compute) but her favorite color is orange. I was thinking about this yesterday as I was raking up orange and yellow and brown leaves, thinking about how pretty the fall colors are, even as I'm hating raking. There are so many...
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Kathleen Cubley
on Nov 11, 2009
Filed under: Cables, Lace, Wraps, Interweave Knits, Stash, free patterns, Knits, Free Knitted Lace Patterns, raglan, knitting, knitted, patterns, Knit, sock yarn, Cardigan, Kathy Zimmerman, afghan
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I am NOT one of those people who looks great in hats, especially the beanie-type hat. I wear those hats in the winter when I have too, but I much prefer the beret style hat or the slouch hat. It was in the 30s this weekend in Spokane—it's getting hard to remember those 95-degree days when all...
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Kathleen Cubley
on Oct 26, 2009
Filed under: Christmas, Crochet, Easy, Intermediate, Hats, Tips, Holidays, Lisa Shroyer, free patterns, how to, video, Free ebook, KDTV, techniques, knitting, knitted, patterns, Knit, Series 300, Free Easy Knitting Patterns
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Have any plans for the weekend? Might I recommend making your own dress forms and dyeing some sock yarn? And bar-b-queing flank steak and Portobello mushrooms while you're at it? 'Cause that's what I did last weekend and it was an absolute blast. Designer Wendy Bernard came up with the idea...
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Kathleen Cubley
on Sep 18, 2009
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I started knitting circular objects—socks, gloves, mittens, hats, and so on—on double-pointed needles (DPNs). While I enjoyed knitting the pattern, I didn't particularly like the finished object because I always ended up with ladders where I switched from one needle to the next. I guess...
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Kathleen Cubley
on Sep 16, 2009
Filed under: Easy, Intermediate, Hats, Lace, Socks, Mittens, knitscene, Yarn, Tips, Colorwork, free patterns, Toe-Up Socks, free sock knitting patterns, Free ebook, Baby Sweaters, techniques, eBook, Magic Loop, knitting, sock pattern, knitted, patterns, Knit, sock patterns, sock knitting, cast-on, blog, Sandi Wiseheart, Knitting For Women, Knitted Accessories
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Needle-Felted Lovelies Now that fall is here, I've been thinking a lot about felting projects because I like to make felted items for holiday gifts. In the past I've made felted slippers, bags, beads for necklaces, and coasters. The coasters are a favorite because I just knit yardage in stockinette...
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Kathleen Cubley
on Sep 14, 2009
Filed under: Easy, Gifts, Felting, Lace, Slippers, Holiday, Books, Yarn, Silk, free patterns, bag style, Knits, video, fashion, Needle felting, KDTV, Formal Boot Bag, Montana Felted Eco-Tote, Shibori Scarf, knitting, knitted, patterns, Knit, Series 300, felt, Adina Klein, eco-friendly, felted items, Gifts and Whimsies
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Today we have a real treat for you -- a how-to video and free pattern for the most amazing blanket project from WEBS - America's Yarn Store ( www.yarn.com ). If you liked the Babette Blanket by Kathy Merrick that has been popularized on the Internet, you're going to love the Illusion Cube Blanket...
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Knitting Daily TV
on Aug 20, 2009
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Whether you knit scarves to take a break from serious knitting, to practice a new stitch, or even to knit up a quick gift, there's no denying that scarf knitting is popular amongst all skill levels. First you start with garter stitch scarves, and then you break into stockinette (and learn that the...
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Kathleen Cubley
on Jul 31, 2009
Filed under: Crochet, Gifts, Scarves, Lace, Holiday, Interweave Knits, Yarn, Stash, Lisa Shroyer, free patterns, free scarf patterns, Knits, Eunny Jang, knitting, patterns, Knit, blog, felt, reversible, chenille yarn, Alpaca, WEBS, Knitted Accessories, Gifts and Whimsies
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Ann Budd adapted this pattern from Victorian England’s Weldon’s Practical Needlework (see “A Brief History of Weldon’s Practical Needlework,” PieceWork, January/February 2006) Designer Ann Budd Finished Size About 4 inches (10 cm) foot circumference, 4¼ inches (11...
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Knitting Daily
on Jan 9, 2009
Filed under: Free Patterns, Interweave Free Knitting Pattern, free sock knitting patterns, Socks, Booties, Babies, Easy, #1 - Super Fine, Socks and Legwarmers, Babies and Children, free baby knitting patterns, baby socks, free baby patterns
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Designer Interweave Knits Staff Project Published October 3, 2008 Technique Mixed Skill Level Easy Five great patterns for this holiday from The Knits Gifts Design Team. Poinsettia Ornament by Erin Hallstrom, Funky Gift Bag by Amy Clarke Moore, Snowflake Ornament by Katie Himmelberg, Bitty Hat and Sock...
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tbeard
on Oct 30, 2008
Filed under: Free Patterns, Interweave Free Knitting Pattern, Ornaments, Holidays and Seasonal, gift, Gifts and Whimsies
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Designer: Lisa Shroyer Published: April 18, 2008 Technique: Cast-ons Skill Level: Intermediate Barrymore Slouch Hat is a wonderful knitting project by the editors of Interweave Knits. Finished Size: 25½" head circumference at brim. Brim circumference is somewhat adjustable (to make a hat...
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Designer: Published: October 15, 2007 Technique: Crochet, Lace Skill Level: Easy The stitches of Irish crochet are simple; what strikes the beginner to this craft is the sheer number of them required to make the smallest piece. The pincushion with rose center and leaf appliqués shown here, of...
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Knitting Daily
on Oct 14, 2007
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Designer: Ann Budd Published: July 30, 2007 Technique: Ribbing Skill Level: Intermediate Finished Size: About 6½ (7½, 8, 9, 9¾)" foot circumference and about 7 (8¼, 9½, 10¼, 11)” foot length from back of heel to tip of toe. Socks shown measure 8”...
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Knitting Daily
on Jul 29, 2007
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Designer: Amanda Berka Published: June 11, 2007 Technique: Button bands, loops and buttonholes, Decreasing, Increasing, Felting Skill Level: Easy This bag is so quick and easy that if you start it today, you can use it tomorrow. Less than 200 yards of any worsted weight, 100% wool yarn is needed for...
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Knitting Daily
on Jun 10, 2007
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Designer: Marilyn Murphy Published: May 10, 2007 Technique: Crochet Skill Level: Easy Crocheted accessories are everywhere right now. The inspiration for this bracelet came from Marilyn's love for bangle bracelets and the ability to size it simply by increasing or decreasing motifs. Plus: it was...
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Knitting Daily
on May 9, 2007
Filed under: Interweave Knits, Free Patterns, Crochet, Interweave Free Crochet Pattern, Accessories, Jewelry