Patterns

Great Knits for Noro

You may be familiar with Jared Flood’s Noro Striped Scarf. There are over 9100 projects for it on Ravelry. The simple 1×1 ribbing in two shades of self-striping Silk Garden make it simple to knit and an endless delight of interplaying colors. Silk Garden Designer SpillyJane has just come out with another simple, free pattern for Noro, Kureyon this time, but you can use any of the Noro yarns for it, the Handsome Scarf. Her pattern breaks up the stripes somewhat using a few slipped stitches resulting in a colorful, plush fabric. Kay Gardiner, of Mason-Dixon Knitting, is raising funds for Mercy Corps with her stunning Mitered Crosses Blanket — for Japan. These miters are addictive and incredibly easy to knit, making use again of the wonderful colors of Silk...

Posted on Apr 14, 2011 in Free Patterns, Patterns | Comments Off on Great Knits for Noro

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Great Knits for Noro

You may be familiar with Jared Flood’s Noro Striped Scarf. There are over 9100 projects for it on Ravelry. The simple 1×1 ribbing in two shades of self-striping Silk Garden make it simple to knit and an endless delight of interplaying colors. Silk Garden Designer SpillyJane has just come out with another simple, free pattern for Noro, Kureyon this time, but you can use any of the Noro yarns for it, the Handsome Scarf. Her pattern breaks up the stripes somewhat using a few slipped stitches resulting in a colorful, plush fabric. Kay Gardiner, of Mason-Dixon Knitting, is raising funds for Mercy Corps with her stunning Mitered Crosses Blanket — for Japan. These miters are addictive and incredibly easy to knit, making use again of the wonderful colors of Silk...

Posted on Apr 14, 2011 in Free Patterns, Patterns | Comments Off on Great Knits for Noro

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Meet Elijah

Meet Elijah

Elijah is an extremely clever knit from Scottish designer, Ysolda Teague. Elijah is entirely seamless. You knit the head, pick up for the body, pick up for the arms, legs and ears. And then you’re done! Just embroider on the eyes and weave in any ends. The version shown above was knit by one of our staff for a holiday gift in Cascade 220. PATTERN INFORMATION

Posted on Dec 23, 2010 in Patterns | Comments Off on Meet Elijah

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Meet Elijah

Elijah is an extremely clever knit from Scottish designer, Ysolda Teague. Elijah is entirely seamless. You knit the head, pick up for the body, pick up for the arms, legs and ears. And then you’re done! Just embroider on the eyes and weave in any ends. The version shown above was knit by one of our staff for a holiday gift in Cascade 220.

Posted on Dec 23, 2010 in Patterns | Comments Off on Meet Elijah

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Spud Says

Author Susan B. Anderson (Itty Bitty Hats, Itty Bitty Nursery, Itty Bitty Toys) designs patterns and writes a blog for Spud & Chloë. It’s filled with wonderfully playful free patterns. There are toys, children’s clothes, accessories and more.

Posted on Apr 14, 2010 in Patterns | Comments Off on Spud Says

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Spud Says

Author Susan B. Anderson (Itty Bitty Hats, Itty Bitty Nursery, Itty Bitty Toys) designs patterns and writes a blog for Spud & Chloë. It’s filled with wonderfully playful free patterns. There are toys, children’s clothes, accessories and more.

Posted on Apr 14, 2010 in Patterns | Comments Off on Spud Says

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