A Mingled Yarn

This is a collection of patterns used for the introduction to felting class. it includes a trivet, a small bowl, and a small tote bag. If you need to do a felting test, the trivet is an excellent and practical solution. The bowl is an excellent precursor to a felted hat and can actually be […]

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Lacy Knot Scarf Pattern
This is a truly lovely stitch pattern. It’s one of the few stitch patterns that looks good with variegated yarns and in both moderately “fluffy” fibers like mohair and smooth yarns. Although it initially looks complicated, you will quickly get into the rhythm. I’ll try to get a swatch picture up as […]

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Using a simple seed stitch over an odd number of stitches (so you never have to count or worry about where you are in the stitch pattern), you can create a wonderful addition to any wardrobe. This example uses Sensual and Southwest Trading Company’s Oasis, but Oasis (made out of soy) works great with […]

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Links and sources of free patterns for knitting or crochet
New free pattern links added frequently. Be sure to check back often.
Below are some sources for various types of free patterns for knitting and crochet. We haven’t tried all of the patterns and we can’t guarantee their accuracy, but the ones below were recommended by customers […]

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Materials:
190 — 200 yards of medium worsted weight yarn or yarn blend.
US Size 5 (3.75 mm) or size to get gauge double-pointed or straight needles
2 stitch markers, ideally in 2 colors (preferably locking stitch markers)
Gauge: 4.5 stitches per inch/11.4 stitches per cm
MOSS RIB STITCH PATTERN:
On straight needles:

Row 1: *P1, K3*
Row 2: *K3, P1*
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