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Download: $5.00 O Tannenbaum Skirt was inspired collectively by Naturally Spun’s yarn, a man’s tie, and a spruce tree. May it bring inspiration and joy to your holiday season!
Knit in tie-shaped sections, this project remains portable until the very end when the “ties” are seamed together. Skirt decorations are optional; the skirt may be decorated in any of the suggested methods or with any of your own creative ideas. The segments are also beautiful unadorned.
Spinners may choose to substitute their own hand-dyed and handspun yarn for the Naturally Spun yarn.
Recommended Knitting Skill level:
Intermediate. Basic crochet skill also required.
Finished Measurements (after blocking):
Circumference of skirt: 49 inches/125 cm
Length from top of skirt to tie point: 34 inches/86 cm
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Download: $4.00 This is a shawl that surely even Cinderella would have wanted to wear. Yet, it was given to her step-sister Anastasia.
The shawl is knit in lightweight alpaca wool, lending it softness without heaviness. Several beads are woven into the front of the shawl to provide not only a hint of shimmer but also a lovely drape.
The simple design allows the shawl to be serviceable for everyday wear. Take it from home to work to out on the town. The simple design also equates to an easy yet entertaining knit.
Finished Measurements (After blocking):
Width at top of shawl: 56 inches/142 cm
Length: 28 inches/71 cm
Yarn: Lace-weight Alpaca wool, 800 yards.
Materials needed: One 40-inch/100 cm circular needle in size 1/2.5 mm, 570 8mm seed beads, One place marker, Row counter, and a Sewing Needle with which to string the beads on.
Recommended Knitting Skill level: Easy.
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Download: $4.00 Make one 100% hand knit pillow or two sewn pillows featuring unique knitted panels.
A 14 inch/35.5 cm square pillow is the frame for a knitted panel featuring intertwining cables. Due to the way the yarn is manipulated, the cables change color.
The knitted panels are made first and then hand-tacked to the pillow fabric prior to the pillow being sewn together. If you prefer, the two knitted panels may be stitched together to create a 100% hand knit pillow with two unique sides. Instructions are given for both options.
Yarn: 2 skeins of Reynolds Bulky Lopi, one in each color.
Materials needed to complete project: Size 9 needles, Size I crochet hook, and a 14-inch pillow form.
Optional materials: 1/3 yard of heavyweight fabric, 2 yards of cording, Thread to match Color A yarn, Thread to match Color B yarn, and a Water soluble dressmakers pencil.
Recommended knitting level = Intermediate.
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Cabled & Ribbed ScarfCabled & Ribbed Scarf (multimedia download)
Download: $2.00 Have you wanted to knit a scarf with cables, but hate ending up with a "wrong" side to it? Then, try this pattern. The front of this scarf has two plaited cables running the length of the scarf sandwiched in between ribbings. The back side of the scarf shows only the ribbing. Thus, you will be the owner of a scarf with no "wrong" side. (The trick lies in how you maneuver the cable needles.)
Sample measurements:
Scarf width: 5.25 inches (13 cm). Scarf length: 5.25 feet (1.6 m). (Note that your measurements may vary depending on where you choose to end the scarf.)
Materials needed: Size 9 needles (5.5 mm) and 2 cable needles.
Yarn: 1 skein of Peruvian Tweed yarn.
Recommended knitting skill level: Easy.
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Cabled & Ribbed HatCabled & Ribbed Hat (multimedia download)
Download: $2.00 This hat coordinates with the Cabled & Ribbed scarf pattern. It has the same features as the scarf in that there is no “wrong” side to it. The front of this hat has plaited cables running the length of it sandwiched in between ribbings. The back side of the hat shows only the ribbing. The pattern is kept easy by having all the decreases worked at the top once the pattern is complete. Additionally, there is no need to create a band of ribbing, since the whole hat will be ribbed on the back side. Once you start the pattern, you don’t stop until you get to the crown of the hat.
Recommended knitting skill level: Easy.
Finished Measurements:
BABY/TODDLER: Head circumference = 14 inches/35.5 cm and Length = 6 inches/15.25 cm.
WOMAN: Head circumference = 20 inches/50.8 cm and Length = 10.25 inches/26 cm.
Materials needed: Size 9 in circular needles, 4 size 8 double pointed needles, 2 cable needles, and 3 place markers (two in the same color and one in a different color).
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Marjorie Mohair StoleMarjorie Mohair Stole (multimedia download)
Download: $4.00 In this stole, beauty meets practicality. The color of the yarn takes center stage, yet behind the scenes, the mohair is kept light by the use of openwork and the pattern is kept simple with only two rows to memorize. Scalloped edges adorn all sides of the stole, eliminating any need for edge work.
Finished Measurements:
Length blocked: 70 inches/1.8 meters and
Width blocked: 20 inches/ 50.8 cm.
Yarn: Brushed Mohair by Ellen’s Half Pint Farm.
1 skein at approximately 980 yards.
Materials needed: Needles in size 4 or size to obtain gauge and a row counter.
Recommended Knitting Skill level:
Easy.
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Download: $4.00 This is the purse to take to the gambling hall or on a first date or wherever else a little extra luck is wanted. Horseshoes cascade down the sides of this knitted purse. The purse is knit entirely in the round, eliminating those annoying seams.
The knitting pattern will provide you with instructions on how to knit the purse and the drawstring, how to construct the lining, and how to attach the lining to the purse once completed.
Finished Measurements: *Diameter of the purse’s circular bottom: 6 1/2 inches(16.5 cm), and height of purse: 9 inches(23 cm).
Yarn: Chunky Marl by Jamieson, 1 skein at approximately 126 yards.
Materials needed: Four double pointed needles in size 6, one 16-inch circular needle in size 6, 1 yard(1 m) of cotton cording, 1/4 yard(1/4 m) of medium-weight fabric, 1/8 yard(1/8 m) of fusible interfacing and one Place Marker.
Recommended Knitting Skill level:
Easy.
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Download: $4.00 The pattern on this rayon skirt is a fun, repeating design of circles and squares. The circles are formed by the use of eyelets. An elastic waistband allows the garment to grow with the recipient. This pattern also provides instructions on how to make a skirt lining. Love to knit, but hate to sew? You can skip over the construction of the lining by purchasing a ready-to-wear slip.
Finished measurements: Small (size 6): Waist - 21 inches or 53 cm, stretching to 26 inches or 66 cm / Length - 17 inches or 43 cm from top of waist. Medium (size 8): Waist – 22.5 inches or 57 cm, stretching to 28.5 inches or 72.4 / Length – 19 inches or 48 cm from top of waist.
Materials needed to complete project:
2 skeins of rayon yarn, approximately 425 yards(389 m) each, Size 2 (2.75 mm) needles, 4 place markers, 1 yard (1 m) of elastic, 1 yard (1 m) of lightweight fabric in black, Water soluble dressmaker pencil, and thread to match lining.
Recommended Knitting skill level: Intermediate.
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Heart HatHeart Hat (multimedia download)
Download: $4.00 The Heart Hat is knit on circular needles for the majority of its construction. Not only does that mean there is no sewing of seams involved, it also means that you don’t have to switch over to the double pointed needles until the last few inches. The pattern is kept easy by the crown decreases taking place after the last heart repeat is completed.
The embroidering of the hearts – well, that’s where the fun comes in. Looking for a quick reward? Don’t embroider the hearts at all; wear it as is. Want to turn it up a notch? Embroider the hearts in a mess of different colors and yarns.
Sizes: Baby, Toddler, Child, and Woman.
Yarn:
Alpaca wool, worsted weight, by White Horse Farm.
Two (2, 3, 3) 100-yard balls.
Materials:
Sizes 4 and 5 in 16-inch circular needles, 4 double pointed needles in larger size, Cable needle, and Place markers.
Recommended Knitting Skill level: Easy.
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Big Dipper ScarfBig Dipper Scarf (multimedia download)
Download: $4.00 This scarf was designed especially for EtsyFAST’s August Challenge. The challenge to all EtsyFAST members was to create fiber art with a celestial theme.
If you are new to beadwork, this is a great project to start with. Only 14 beads are used in the entire scarf. Each set of 7 beads represents the Big Dipper within the Ursa Major constellation. All beads are attached by the slipped stitch technique, which is considered the easier of the two well-known techniques.
The entire scarf is double knit. The end result is a scarf that is twice as thick as other scarves, making it a perfect gift for someone who has to endure any cold, bitter winters.
Finished Measurements:Width: 5 inches/12.7 cm
and length: 56 inches/1.4 meters.
Yarn: Wool by Sheep Valley, 2 skeins at 210 yards each in Midnight Blue.
Materials needed:Size 5 straight knitting needles and 14 Silver-coated 8mm Beads.
Recommended Knitting Skill level:
Easy.
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Download: $6.00 This stole symbolizes the structure of a happy marriage. The knitted columns ebb and flow into each other just as one half of a married couple shoulders the majority of the responsibilities and provides unconditional love during times of hardship. Later, such support is reciprocated by the other half of the married couple.
Knit the stole as a gift for a bride, as an anniversary present or as homage to your own happy marriage. Though the stole is not reversible, each side is unique and worthy of being shown off.
May the stole bring you or your loved one many years of marriage bliss.
Recommended Knitting Skill level: Easy
Finished Measurements: Width: 16 inches/41cm, stretching to 20 inches/51cm and Length: 60 inches/152cm
Required Materials:
Yarn A: Unique Sheep Sushi Socks, 6 skeins; Yarn B: Unique Sheep Eos, 1 skein; and Size US 3/3mm needles, or size to obtain gauge.
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Download: $5.00 Double Happiness is a blessing traditionally bestowed upon a Chinese bride and groom, meaning ‘May you have twice as much happiness and half as much sadness in your marriage’.
The front side of this pillow cover design features the Chinese symbol meaning Double Happiness. The backside of the pillow is plain except for lines of eyelets through which ribbon or other embellishments can be woven through. Additionally, the backside is knit in two pieces for easy insertion and removal of a small pillow.
Recommended Knitting Skill level: Intermediate
Finished Measurements: 8.5 inches * 8.5 inches/21.6cm * 21.6cm [To fit a 9-inch/22.9-cm square pillow or pillow form snugly]
Required Materials: 1 skein of SIS Yarns Pure Merino Lace-weight; 1 pair US 0/2mm needles, or size to obtain gauge; Row counter; Tapestry, or blunt sewing, needle; and a 9-inch/22.9cm square ready-made pillow or pillow form
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