Pattern: Stars and Diamonds Hat (Raverly, designer Emily Dormier) Yarns: Berroco Vintage DK in Dark Blue (2185) and Charcoal (2189) Needles: US 6 circular, short and US 6 10” DPNs Notes: Bottom-up, ribbing, two-color, Fair Isle Thoughts: Pattern is difficult to get used to for the two-color section, and the provided gauge is for a…
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Pinwheel Baby Blanket
Patterns: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/round-or-pinwheel-baby-blanket http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/seed-stitch-ruffle Yarn: Bernat Softee Baby in Grey Marl Needles: Lots- 7″ and 10″ size 6 DPNs, size 6 16″, 47″ circular, size 5 36″ circular Purpose: Gift for two first-time parents close to my heart. First things first, this yarn was an absolute nightmare to work with. It kept knotting on itself, and…
Oh minion me!
The motivation: My boyfriends brother is obsessed with the minions. I found this hat a while ago and thought about making it for him, but couldn’t commit. Then, a friend posted a picture of her infant daughter wearing a similar homemade hat and I knew I had to go for it. The yarns: Pattons Astra-…
There’s more room on the inside…
…that is actually still TBD. I found this pattern on Ravelry, where I find most of my patterns or ideas. What sold me on this was that I have multiple Doctor Who fans in my life, and it looked super cozy. I have had one test subject, and have been assured that it is in…
Mascots and Babies
The first of my cousins on my mom’s side is expecting a baby and this cousin also happens to be a large UNC fan. I asked if there was anything I could knit for them to welcome their upcoming arrival, and I was sent a picture of a finished hat (which looks very similar to…
The sting of the bee coffee cozy
I found this pattern for a Bee Stitch Mug Cozy and thank goodness mine looks very much like the provided image (including the color- which was not planned). I grabbed some scrap yarn that I used for a birthday present earlier this year and figured I could not go wrong with a bright yellow. I made this…
