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Easy Knit Sweater Pattern – Jack & Jill
Cold weather is coming soon - be ready with this easy, knit sweater! Varying textures, stripes, and colorblocking create a timeless look with modern appeal. It was originally designed with Jack in mind, but the straight, relaxed fit means it's great for Jill too! Either way, it's sure to be a favorite.
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Knitted Kitchen #29 – Trinity Stitch
The Trinity Stitch washcloth is pattern #29 in the 2017 Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop. This fun stitch pattern is sometimes also called raspberry stitch. It uses increases and decreases to create a series of small bumps or bobbles that look just like little berries. The pattern includes a video tutorial for the trinity stitch as well!
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Free Pattern – Lacy Ruffles
This easy design is decorated with pretty ruffles around the collar, hem, and sleeves. With a lightweight yarn and frilly cap sleeves, this sweater is perfect for sunny summer weather, or can be worn over a long sleeve shirt for cooler weather. The adorable model in the picture is wearing a sample that's 1 size too big for her.
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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #32
Lots of fun links in last months' link up! The most clicked was this absolutely adorable little ant - Amiese by Häkelfieber. So cute! Now it's your turn! Come show us what you've made!
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Free Pattern – Reinventing the Wheel
Linked double crochet stitches give this pattern a dense, but still flexible texture. It works well as either a trivet or a washcloth. With only 7 rounds, it works up really quickly too!
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Startitis strikes again!
I have a serious case of startitis again. This is a chronic, recurring condition and there doesn't seem to be any cure. Symptoms include an inescapable urge to queue all the things on Ravelry, a constant need to start a new project, and the complete inability to finish anything. Been there?
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Breaking Grape Kool-Aid
This past weekend, I tried my hand at some Kool-Aid®* dyeing. I have been watching YouTube videos about dyeing for a while, and stumbled across one I really liked from ChemKnits. Actually all her tutorials are really fun and after watching a bunch, I now want to try ALL the things! But I had to start somewhere and this was it:
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Tropical Stripes Market Bag Crochet Pattern
Whether you're visiting a farmers market or spending the day at the beach, take the Tropical Stripes market bag with you! This market bag crochet pattern works up quickly with a lovely, all-over texture. Jacob's ladders add a decorative touch while also reinforcing the corners to minimize stretching.
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Knitted Kitchen #24 – Floral Lace
The Floral Lace washcloth is pattern #24 in the 2017 Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop. If you haven't tried lace yet, this design is an easy introduction. The pattern includes written and charted instructions, plus a video tutorial.
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How to Crochet into the Back Bump of a Chain
There are several different ways to crochet into a chain, and all produce different results. My favorite for creating a nice, finished looking bottom edge is to crochet into the back bump.
