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  • How to Knit and Purl – Video Tutorial & Step-by-step

    How to Knit 1. Hold the needle with the cast on stitches in the left hand. With the yarn at the back of the work insert the right-hand needle from left to right through the front of the first stitch on the left-hand needle. 2. Wind the yarn from left to right over the point…

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  • Free Knitting Pattern for Simple 1-Row Cowl

    Free Knitting Pattern for Simple 1-Row Cowl

    Free Knitting Pattern for Simple 1-Row Cowl. Skill Level: Easy Materials 1 hank colour A Estelle Alpaca Merino Chunky or Estelle Chunky 1 hank colour B Estelle Alpaca Merino Chunky or Estelle Chunky 24″ circular needle 6mm (US10) Dimensions: 11″ tall 20″ circumference A 1 row cowl to knit in two colors! Free Pattern

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  • Free Knitting Pattern for a 1-Skein Cable Cowl

    Free Knitting Pattern for a 1-Skein Cable Cowl

    Free Knitting Pattern for a 1-Skein Cable Cowl. Skill Level: Easy to Intermediate Size and Finished Measurements: One size, to fit the average adult.Approximately 20” circumference (unstretched) by 5” deep Materials: 1 Skein of Estelle Big Alpaca Bulky (41m/100g) Needles: One pair of size 12mm/16” circular needle or 12mm doublepointed needles, or 12mm/32″ circular for…

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  • Open Chain Ribbing free Knitting Stitch

    Open Chain Ribbing free Knitting Stitch

    Open Chain Ribbing free Knitting Stitch. This stitch pattern produces a surprisingly airy and textured fabric, despite its “ribbing” designation. It creates a series of interconnected, open “chains” that run vertically along the fabric, separated by columns of garter stitch. The chains are formed through a clever sequence of yarn overs, slipped stitches, and decreases,…

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  • Free Knit Pattern for a Toddler Monkey Hat

    Free Knit Pattern for a Toddler Monkey Hat

    Free Knit Pattern for a Toddler Monkey Hat. This free knitting pattern from Lion Brand Yarn creates an adorable monkey hat designed for toddlers. The hat is worked primarily in Vanna’s Choice® yarn, a readily available and easy-to-care-for acrylic. The design features a textured seed stitch band, a smooth stocking stitch body, and separately made…

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  • Free Knitting Pattern for a Ribbed Headband in Bulky Yarn

    Free Knitting Pattern for a Ribbed Headband in Bulky Yarn

    Free Knitting Pattern for a Ribbed Headband in Bulky Yarn. Skill Level: Beginner Size and Finished Measurements: One size, adult. Customizable to fit up to a large adult head circumference (24”). Approximate circumference up to 22” unstretched by 4 ½” wide Materials: 1 100g/41m Estelle Yarns Big Alpaca Bulky, 1 pair 12mm/US size 17 needles,…

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  • Colorwork Coatigan and Cowl Free Knitting Pattern

    Colorwork Coat and Cowl Free Knitting Pattern

    Colorwork Coatigan and Cowl Free Knitting Pattern. Skill level: Intermediate to Experienced SIZESTo suit extra small [small: medium: large: extra large], approximately 81[86-91: 96-102: 106- 102: 118-122] cm (32 [34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48]in).Finished measurementsBust: 97[106: 116: 125: 135] cm (approx. 38[41½: 45½: 49: 53]in).LengthsNape of neck to lower edge94.5[95.5: 96.5: 998.5: 99.5] cm (37[37½: 38:…

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  • Free Knitting Pattern for the Gala Tunic

    Free Knitting Pattern for the Gala Tunic

    Free Knitting Pattern for the Gala Tunic. Skill Level: Easy Finished Measurements: To fit: small (medium, large)Bust (approx) 81 (91.5, 101.5) cm / 32 (36, 40)”Length to back neck 58.5 (61, 63.5) cm / 23 (24, 25)”Armhole circumference 33 (38, 44) cm / 13 (15, 17¼)” Materials: This top down, circular garment fits with 0-5…

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