tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72378681440505912742024-03-05T12:59:53.086-08:00A FEW BALLS OF YARN A collection of my own design knitting patterns......and other bits xsewsusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10720674476411677131noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237868144050591274.post-42083293391304146752017-07-26T00:04:00.002-07:002017-07-31T23:49:42.489-07:00*HONEY BEAR* the easiest bear to knit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">*HONEY* is a very easy to knit, very cute bear. I tried for years to find a knitting pattern for a bear that wasn't in 50 pieces! Well I exaggerate slightly, but you'll know what I mean.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For Honey, the body, head and nose are all knitted in one easy piece with one seam at the back. The arms and legs (one piece each) are easily button and thread jointed. Honey's ears are knitted in 2 pieces and sewn together before attaching to the head.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have used 2 strands of yarn together in this design, one plain double knit and one textured in a matching colour. By changing the textured yarn, bears will also change their appearance as can be seen in the photos. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 strands of yarn make this a nice firm bear with no gaps for stuffing to escape!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Also Honey is knitted on 2 straight needles.....bliss. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">SIZING / FINISHED MEASUREMENTS APPROX SIZE: 15ins / 38cms </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The trick of making a lovely bear is the stuffing. Every little place needs to be filled. Go slowly and work and wiggle the fibre filling to the very ends of paws and noses, tummies and heads. The finished result will be well worth the time and effort.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The expression on your bear's face can change too depending on where you place the ears. The lower they are the cuter the face I think. Pin them first to see where you like them the best.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Experiment with yarns and every bear will be different, no set hard and fast rules, just a very easy bear to knit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knitting pattern available from <a href="https://www.craftsy.com/knitting/patterns/honey-bear/142752">https://www.craftsy.com/knitting/patterns/honey-bear/142752</a></span></div>
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<br />sewsusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10720674476411677131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237868144050591274.post-74890831373983766422017-07-25T23:23:00.000-07:002017-07-25T23:28:18.636-07:00*HUSH A BYE BABY* baby blanket<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I love this pretty yarn, it's King Cole Melody and the colour is Rainbow, very girlie.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have tried to design a blanket to maximise the colours but a plain blue or white without the bows would be lovely for a baby boy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It's approx 28x28ins / 70x70cms when finished.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">The pattern is very easy to follow and there are plenty of step by step photos if you need them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">The border is knitted after and stitched to the main section. The bows are very securely sewn on and are, of course, entirely optional.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">The knitting pattern is available from </span> <a href="https://www.craftsy.com/knitting/patterns/sale-hush-a-bye-baby-blanket/251241" target="_blank">https://www.craftsy.com/knitting/patterns/sale-hush-a-bye-baby-blanket/251241</a></div>
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<br />sewsusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10720674476411677131noreply@blogger.com0Manchester, UK53.4807593 -2.242630500000018453.329540300000005 -2.5653540000000183 53.6319783 -1.9199070000000185tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237868144050591274.post-8314243613343747502017-03-12T01:47:00.003-08:002017-03-12T01:47:45.919-08:00CROCHET<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">*SWEET PEA*</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">I have just learnt to crochet, I started in Feb this year and after many video tutorials I figured out how to do it left handed.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">This was my first blanket. It's solid puff stitch squares, joined with a single crochet on the right side then I added small crocheted flowers to every *corner*.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I used James C Brett double knit in pink, lilac and cream on a 4mm hook.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I created TREE TOPS entirely by using hand knitted pieces of varying shades of green. There is a little beading used to generate light and some background painting for the tree trunks. Size: 12 x 32 x 4 ins and m<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ounted on ready to hang canvas</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hopefully I have created the depth I wanted in this stand of trees. It's full of texture and fairly heavy due to the amount of yarn I used. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="color: purple;">I<span style="color: blue;"> have written a pattern for an example piece showing all the stages of designing your own wall hanging. This is free style art so no exact pattern would be possible, but this pattern shows how I make and construct a wall art design. It includes step by step photos and clear and easy to follow instructions. All you need to know to create your very own and individual design.</span></span><span style="color: blue;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="color: blue;">The pattern is called *ENDLESS BLUE* and available as a pdf download from<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana";"><a href="https://www.craftsy.com/knitting/patterns/-endless-blue-/106964">https://www.craftsy.com/knitting/patterns/-endless-blue-/106964</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You will need Aran weight yarn for the bunnies and double knit (or their equivalents) for the clothes and when finished the bunnies are approx 13ins/33cms.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Why not swap the carrots for mini Easter eggs and make this pair as a keepsake Easter gift?</span></div>
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You can see here their arms are button and thread jointed and both bunnies are easy to knit following clear instruction. Plenty of step by step photos too.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I knitted *BABY BUTTERCUP* in a very soft Aran weight yarn, so cozy for winter babies. I decorated it with white guipure lace daisies, but this is entirely optional.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My knitting pattern for this design is available (pdf only) from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/489656847/baby-buttercup-blanket-knitting-pattern">https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/489656847/baby-buttercup-blanket-knitting-pattern</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When I first started to knit I would pass this over to my Mum. I liked the knitting part but not the finishing. So if there were stitches to pick up I couldn't or wouldn't do it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Eventually I had no choice, my poor Mum passed away so I made myself learn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">I found this easy to follow video and so wish I'd seen it all those years ago before the internet.......yes there was a time before the internet....lol</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Makes me feel so old sometimes when I think about it. Some people have never known life without it....I can even remember the truly dark times before television !!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Anyway, back to the here and now. If you're struggling picking up stitches, take a look at this and life on the knitting needles will become a whole lot easier x</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Listed here is a small selection of baby blankets, toys and accessories.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">*Dress up Dolly* is approx 20ins/50cms and the pattern includes the doll, her hat, coat, dress, undies, scarf, muff and bag. All super easy to knit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">*FORGET ME NOT* is an easy to knit baby blanket for buggy, basket or car seat. There is a nice folded border and the frill is very easy to knit. I used James C Brett Baby Marble in shade BM3 but the pattern is suitable for any baby soft double knit or equivalent yarn.<br />Plenty of step by step photos are included in the pattern</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Knitted using soft Aran weight yarn, perfect for Autumn/Fall or Winter babies for that extra bit of snuggle. The rose bauds are an optional extra<br />Nothing difficult, knits up quickly on 5.5mm knitting needles <br />Approx32x28ins/80x70cms</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">*THE THREE BEARS* and *HUGGY*</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">*The Three Bears* is a 12 page pattern for Mummy, Daddy and Baby bears. Their approx. sizes are:</span> D<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">addy</span> 17ins/43cms<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">...Mummy…</span>14ins/36cms..…<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Baby</span>11ins/28cms</div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">This *Plaited Scarf* is a real winter warmer. The thick plait at the centre will certainly help to keep out those winter chills.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">*CUPCAKE BROOCHES*</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Novelty brooches that are so quick and easy to knit using just oddments of yarn and a few beads, ribbon or embellishments crafters seem to accumulate, I know I do!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">I bought a pack of bar pins to sew to the back of each brooch. They are readily available from haberdashery outlets and I purchased mine online.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The finished size of each brooch is approx. 3.5ins/9cms.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">The knitting pattern is available from my Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/158274484/cupcake-brooches-pdf-knitting-pattern">https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/158274484/cupcake-brooches-pdf-knitting-pattern</a></span> </div>
<br />sewsusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10720674476411677131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237868144050591274.post-11343811641311757572017-01-07T01:01:00.000-08:002017-01-08T01:11:54.714-08:00*LITTLE DREAMER* baby blanket<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">One of my favourite baby blanket designs. I've made several of these in different colours and yarn weights. The pattern is in double knit but I prefer to use baby soft Aran yarn on a bigger needle. The blanket comes out a touch bigger but the overall pattern is the same.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For the main photo here I added a few crocheted flowers (not included in the pattern) and on the pink one I used guipure lace daisies to decorate it. Both look so pretty, but for a baby boy I preferred to have no decoration.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Worked in 4 triangles and sewn together, using the loop stitch from the beginning of every row. Very neat and easy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My knitting pattern is available (pdf only) from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/288348951/little-dreamer-baby-shawlblanket">https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/288348951/little-dreamer-baby-shawlblanket</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">TINY TED knitting pattern for these sweet little Teddy Bears that are approx 7ins/18cms when complete. <br />These little bears are knitted using double knit or equivalent yarn and the pattern is really easy to follow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The eyes and nose are embroidered on the face and the ribbon and lace are securely attached but are, of course, optional.<br />No filling is required as this is a flat Teddy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">This easy to knit bear is ideal for tiny hands to hold. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">My knitting pattern is available (pdf only) from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/107693728/sale-tiny-ted">https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/107693728/sale-tiny-ted</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">*RAINBOW DUST* is so easy to knit in baby soft double knit yarn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">I chose King Cole Melody and the colour is Candy. Very soft and very pretty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">The border is knitted separately to the main body piece.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">The finisher size is approx.: 30x30ins/78x78cms.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">This would be a lovely gift for a new baby and the pattern is perfect for girls and boys just change the yarn accordingly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">My knitting pattern is available (pdf only) from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/229458691/rainbow-dust-baby-blanket">https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/229458691/rainbow-dust-baby-blanket</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Little ones always love to undress and dress a doll and this one has plenty of clothes and accessories to do just that.</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">This knitting pattern is full of step by step photos and clear instructions to knit not only the dolly but all these as well: her dress, panties, coat, beret, winter muff, scarf and bag. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">She has easy hair too that is firmly stitched to her head....ouch!</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Knitted using 2 strands of double knit or equivalent yarn together on 5mm needles.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Finished size approx 20ins/50cms.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Stuffing is the key to a good toy. I find it beast to add small amounts, of a good quality fibre fill, at a time. Tease it apart first and try not to leave any gaps I use a knitting needle to get into those smaller areas.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">*DRESS UP DOLLY* just waiting for someone to love her xxx</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">My knitting pattern is in the SALE section as (pdf only) from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/84636081/sale-dress-up-dolly-knitting-pattern">https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/84636081/sale-dress-up-dolly-knitting-pattern</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A nice and easy baby blanket suitable for both quite new knitters and the more experienced knitter too. I have added plenty of step by step photos as added guidance should it be needed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I added a satin bow but this is entirely optional.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">The knitting pattern is available from my Etsy shop (pdf only) <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/457471232/sale-little-boy-blue-baby-blanket">https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/457471232/sale-little-boy-blue-baby-blanket</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">An easy blanket for both new and more experienced knitters.<br />I like the multi colours but this design would look lovely in a plain colour too.<br />For this design I have added a simple crochet edge/border and I have included the link for it in the pattern. <br />I have never crocheted before and found this very easy to follow, very quickly. I'm left handed and could follow the instructions easily. They were very clear and, of course, it was so simple to stop, start and rewind the video.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It is optional as it's added after the knitting and sewing together is complete. A garter stitch border would suit this blanket and could be knitted in one of the colours or a mixture in stripes.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">The guipure lace daisies are readily available in good haberdashery outlets and of course online. I used pink and white but there are others colours to choose from. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You can easily be make a bigger blanket by adding more squares and adjusting the amount of yarn required accordingly.<br />Approx size 28x28ins/72x72cms</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have been an independent designer of my own knitting patterns for several years. It took several attempts of writing a pattern to get it how I like it but, I got there in the end. I hope.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Personally I'm not a fan of buying a pattern only to find 3 or 4 columns on an A4 size leaflet. The printing is very small and the rows are broken over 2,3 or more lines. When reading a new pattern I like to be able to read it straight across one line.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "verdana";">So with this in mind I set about writing down my designs.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "verdana";">I add plenty of step by step photos for assistance if, indeed, it's needed.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "verdana";">This is an example of how my patterns are set out:</span><br /><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span lang="EN" style="color: magenta;"><u>BORDER</u></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: x-small;">This is worked in *Mock Cable Stitch*</span></span><br /> Cast on 32sts using 4.5mm knitting needles.<br /> 1. P2 * Sl 1, K2, PSSO, P2* rep from *-* to end<br /> 2. K2 * P1 Yrn P1, K2* rep from *-* to end<br /> 3. P2 * K3, P2* rep from *-* to end<br /> 4. K2 * P3, K2* rep from *-* to end</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Taken from *FAIRYTALE* baby blanket</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Each patterns has clear details on how much yarn you will need and the size of needle preferred. Also a list of abbreviations at the start of the pattern so you can familiarise yourself with the stitches used.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">I tend to use pretty basic stitches that knitters of all abilities will be able to have a really good go at.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">More often than not I buy the yarn first and design around that, probably, like most knitters, I'm a bit of a yarnaholic!!</span><br />
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<br />sewsusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10720674476411677131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237868144050591274.post-88334090355995949162017-01-03T05:04:00.001-08:002017-01-05T23:45:27.768-08:00*CHERRY BLOSSOM* Baby Blanket<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">This is one of my baby blanket designs in baby soft Aran weight yarn. Super easy to knit in 4 triangles and simply slip stitched together with the loop made at the start of every row.</span></div>
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<span style="color: magenta; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">So easy to knit, in 4 triangles. I knitted this baby blanket in a pretty sugary pink yarn. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Nothing difficult and super quick to knit in the Aran weight yarn.<br />Would make a lovely gift for a new baby or for a baby shower.</span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Approx finished size</span> 30x30ins/76x76cms</div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Knitting pattern (pdf only) available from my Etsy shop</span></div>
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sewsusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10720674476411677131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237868144050591274.post-88388387989709580402017-01-03T04:12:00.000-08:002017-01-03T05:14:19.064-08:00A LITTLE ABOUT ME<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hi and welcome to anyone visiting my blog.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">I now live in Manchester but I was born in Watford, bit of a South/North shift I know.</span><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">I love to knit and I expect you do too or maybe you are just getting started, either way I hope you will enjoy my blog where I will be posting my knitting designs and links to the patterns. Other stuff too I'm sure x </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">It was my late mum who taught me to knit more than 50 years ago when I was just a little girl. I would pester her to *knit my finger*, what a nuisance I must have been, anyway, bless you mum you taught me well x </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">I'm happy to say that knitting is becoming popular once again and with the huge range of knitting yarns now available in different colours and textures, there is something for everyone out there, from us old hands to the very new knitters.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Knitting isn't confined to clothes, there are fabulous designers of home wares, toys, textile art and much more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">So needles and yarn at the ready........let's go xxx</span><br />
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