Archive for the ‘Knitting’ Category

Sweater with Ribbed Yoke

Posted on November 7th, 2008 by by admin

A classic style with a textured yoke made up of ribs and simple cable twists, and a distinctive cross-over collar. This is a great project for fairly new knitters, as most of the design is worked in stocking stitch. Materials 9(11:13) 50g balls of  cotton Double knitting. Pair each of 3 ¾ mm (US 5) [...]

Baby Reefer Jacket and Hat

Posted on November 6th, 2008 by by admin

Materials Jacket: 8(9:11:12) 50g balls of  cotton double knitting. Pair each of 3 ¾ mm (US 5) and 4mm (US 6) kitting needles, 6(6:8:8) buttons. Hat: Two 50g balls of  cotton double knitting. Pair of 4mm (US 6) knitting needles. Measurements Jacket To fit ages 6-12  12-18 18-24 24-36  months Actual measurements Chest 64 70  [...]

Floral Jacket

Posted on November 5th, 2008 by by admin

This is a great jacket for the summer. It can look pretty and dressed-up or sporty and casual. The design would look equally effective worked in lighter toning shades against a dark background, such as pinks on navy blue. Materials 6(7) 50g balls of  cotton double knitting in White (M). One ball each of Navy [...]

CABLE HOODED JACKET

Posted on October 30th, 2008 by by admin

With a zip front and hood, this neat cabled jacket can take the place of the sweatshirt in your essentials wardrobe. The casual top works all the year round. Whether for sporty outerwear or relaxing in the house. MATERIALS 20(21:23:24) 50g balls of cotton double knitting pair each of 3-1/4mm (US 3) and 4mm (US6) [...]

Scarf with Fair Isle Boder.

Posted on October 14th, 2008 by by admin

As it is worked mainly in moss stitch this scarf is reversible. Its simple Fair Isle border makes it a good project for those new to this style of knitting. For added decoration there are beads worked into the cast on and cast off rows. Materials Four 50g balls of Debbie Bliss cotton double knitting [...]

Embroidered Dress

Posted on October 13th, 2008 by by admin

This simple, sleeveless dress with mock pleats is embellished with a swag of embroidery on the yoke. This design is not only perfect as a summer dress, but also works well as a winter pinafore. worn over a long-sleeved lap Materials 7(8:9) 50g, balls of Debbie Bliss cotton double knitted. Pair each of 3-1/2mm (US [...]

flower basket shawl

Posted on October 11th, 2008 by by admin

This delicately patterned triangular shawl looks more complicated than it is. the shawl is knitted from the fleck down in a double strand of lace-weight alpaca at a gauge of four stitches to the inch. the yarn overs that form the flower-basket lace pattern are worked on right-side rows only: every wrong -side row is [...]

Knitted Bobble Hats

Posted on October 10th, 2008 by by admin

In four size you can make these for all the family. pick toning for colours for the ribbing and the main body of the hat. make the pompoms small or large, in desired colours you will need Patons Diploma Gold DK:1[1:2:2]x50g ball each in MS for hat and in C for ribbing 1x50g ball in [...]

Baby slippers-Knitted

Posted on October 10th, 2008 by by admin

Knitter in cool 100 per cent cotton, these are the perfect gift for a newborn baby. They will take only an evening or two at most to knit. You will need Patons  100% Cotton 4. ply: 1 x 100g ball in lilac [shade no. 0170] Pair of 2mm: [US 0] knitting needles 2 buttons Tension [...]

Tea cosy -Knitted

Posted on October 10th, 2008 by by admin

The choice of colours for this retro-style tea cosy will give it its appeal. You can opt for interesting combination, such as the lavender and time chosen here. You will need Patons Diplona Gold DK:: 1 x50g ball -MS- lavender (shade no, 06242] 1 x 50g ball in C – lime green [shade no. 06125] [...]