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I CARE Beanie Hat Pattern

June 22, 2018 By Nikki Smith-Morgan 5 Comments

I CARE Beanie Hat Pattern

By popular demand, here's the pattern for the 'I CARE BEANIE'. It's a light, close-fitting hat. If you want it thicker or larger, simply use a heavier-weight yarn and larger needles. Click on the pattern chart to download the pdf file. NOTES: You can make this hat in the round or …

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Tidy cast on for machine knit ribbing

October 28, 2017 By Nikki Smith-Morgan 2 Comments

Tidy cast on for machine knit ribbing

Struggling with baggy, untidy ribbing? Want a neater cast on edge that's still stretchy? Try this technique Cast on required number of stitches by running a few rows of waste yarn and 1 row of ravel cord. Hang weights. !Important for ribbing. Set tension very loose, eg, if ribbing is …

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Stylish Knitting Patterns for Tweens and Teens

October 12, 2016 By Nikki Smith-Morgan Leave a Comment

Stylish Knitting Patterns for Tweens and Teens

Don't panic! Just because your little ones aren't babies any more, it doesn't mean knitting for them has to stop. If my Facebook feed is anything to go by, the big hit this season is the Azel pullover. It's a new classic and people are making it to fit all ages - even grown ups. Finding stylish …

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15 stunning cable sweaters from the world’s top runway designers

October 4, 2016 By Nikki Smith-Morgan Leave a Comment

15 stunning cable sweaters from the world’s top runway designers

Runway designers have been giving the classic cable knit sweater a modern makeover and the results are stunning. Below are 15 examples from this year's fall/winter ready-to-wear collections. I don't know about you, but these photos just make me want to pick up the needles and get cabling! …

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12 sweater patterns for men that your guy will love to wear

September 28, 2016 By Nikki Smith-Morgan 2 Comments

12 sweater patterns for men that your guy will love to wear

I've been on the hunt for modern, stylish sweater patterns for men. After a thorough search, here's my shortlist of favorites. They are all sweaters that I think guys would actually wear and would be enjoyable to make! Links to Ravelry are provided by clicking on the image or pattern name. …

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31 must-knit hat patterns

September 25, 2016 By Nikki Smith-Morgan 4 Comments

31 must-knit hat patterns

Winter is coming and I'm getting strong hints that hats would be popular gifts this year! So I've been browsing back through magazines, books and saved links to collect together some favorite patterns. Here's my top 31 must-knits with links to the patterns and a quick-reference list of yarn …

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What to make with Noro yarn

September 3, 2016 By Nikki Smith-Morgan 2 Comments

What to make with Noro yarn

If you want extravagance and exotic color in your life, then Noro is the yarn for you. Named after the founder and yarn designer Eisaku Noro, this Japanese company is famous for its outstanding color compositions. They've been handcrafting yarns for over 40 years using fibers that come from …

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