Category: Knitting

Patterns released

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In November, I shared three patterns that are part of an e-book. The book has now been released.

The Knit Seasons by Stana D. Sorter is available on Ravelry for $15.00. The book contains 31 different patterns. The patterns are also available separately. There are so many cute projects in this book that cover a variety of topics. I will definitely be knitting a few more of the patterns.

I test knitted three of these: from left to right Bucket Hat (aka. Camouflage Hat), Boo Boo Bear (aka. Teddy Bear) and Blue Bell Hat.

Happy Knitting

P.S. Don’t worry, I still like free patterns and plan to use as many free patterns as I can.

Tiny Tim

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I had a little monkey, his name was Tiny Tim…   Are you familiar with this nursery rhyme? It is one my hubby has taught me. Tiny Tim is the perfect name for this little guy, as he is less than 4 inches tall. monkeyI found this free pattern here on Ravelry. I used #3 needles and less than 45 yards of worsted weight yarn. He is knitted flat and then sewn together. I changed the eyes by using 6/0 glass beads instead of embroidering them as the pattern recommended.

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I had a little monkey; his name was Tiny Tim.

I put him in the bathtub to see if he could swim.

He drank up all the water. He ate up all the soap.

Now my little monkey, has a bubble in his throat.

Boot cuffs

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My sister requested a pair of boot cuffs; and I aim to please.  Ribbed boot cuffs, free pattern | Life of Momma B

Living in the Northeast, winters can be quite brutal.  The cold wind will cut right through you. Boot cuffs help to keep the cold  from seeping into the gap between your pants leg and the top of your boot.

I found a free pattern for a pair of reversible cuffs on the blog Everyday Art.  Because they are two toned it is like getting two pair for the work of one.  I opted for black and tan because 85% of her wardrobe will match one of these colors.

Based upon several Ravelry reviews, I increased the size by casting on 52 stitches.  They were massive and that one ended up in the trash. I hate to disassemble a small project and have tiny scraps of yarn.

The final pair was made casting on 48 stitches. They fit me great and I wear a size XL.  They were not to tight.  They also fit my sister who wears a size 6.

I opted to use Jeny’s Suprisingly Stretchy Bind Off. Instructions for this can be found on YouTube.  Don’t forget to use a jogless stripe join when changing colors. It will make a huge difference in the finished product.