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Stash Busting Scarf by Jenny
This is more of a recipe than a pattern and it's great to use up yarn from your stash. It's self fringing and there's no need to weave in ends because you knit horizontally, tying the fringed ends to each other at each end of the scarf. I use size 11 or 13 needles and cast on about 120 stitches. I aim for a bulky weight so will combine strands of yarn to accomplish that (2 strands of worsted, 4 or 5 of fingering, 1 worsted and 2 DK, etc.). Just knit across and knot the ends leaving a 6-inch tail at each end. Aim for the width to be at least 4 inches. The scarves are all unique and fun! Enjoy!!
Clapotis Scarf by Kate Gilbert
Suggested by Lindsey R.
One of the first scarves I made, this quick one skein project got me over my fear of dropping stitches! I made this one with Berocco Summer Sesame for a lightweight and eye-catching spring and fall scarf. Once you get the easy pattern repeat down, you'll look forward to the rows where you get to unravel your stitches all the way to the bottom. I get compliments on mine all the time!
Clapotis Scarf from Knitty.com
Suggested by Lindsey R.
One of the first scarves I made, this quick one skein project got me over my fear of dropping stitches! I made this one with Berocco Summer Sesame for a lightweight and eye-catching spring and fall scarf. Once you get the easy pattern repeat down, you'll look forward to the rows where you get to unravel your stitches all the way to the bottom. I get compliments on mine all the time!
Clapotis Scarf from Knitty.com
The Seafarer's Watch Cap and the 1898 Hat
Suggested by Gillean W.
Gillean says: "The Seafarer's watch cap is a pattern that is easily memorized (and will teach you the Kitchener stitch!) and is wonderfully warm. It is also adaptable to different yarns: I made a beautiful one from a fancy yarn that I bought only one skein of (couldn't afford more). The 1898 Hat is by Kristine Byrnes and is even better. Not so easy to memorize, but once you see how it goes together, it is a great pattern. Enjoy!"
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5 Hour Baby Sweater
(With Optional Cap and Booties)
Suggested by Deb B.
"Super cute, easy and quick…and free. And there’s a cap and booties that go with it if you want.
Have made dozens and shared with lots of people."
Another 5 Hour Baby Sweater
by Beverly Leetsma
(With Optional Cap and Booties)
Suggested by Deb B.
"Super cute, easy and quick…and free. And there’s a cap and booties that go with it if you want.
Have made dozens and shared with lots of people."
Another 5 Hour Baby Sweater
by Beverly Leetsma
Sunnyside Baby/Toddler Sweater
Suggested by Jessie W.
"My favorite baby sweater is the Sunnyside by Tanis Lavallee, a top-down raglan cardigan with options for a lace or cable detail. You can make most sizes using a 100 gram skein of fingering weight yarn. I've made 11 so far. "
Suggested by Jessie W.
"My favorite baby sweater is the Sunnyside by Tanis Lavallee, a top-down raglan cardigan with options for a lace or cable detail. You can make most sizes using a 100 gram skein of fingering weight yarn. I've made 11 so far. "
No-Purl Ribbed Scarf
Suggested by Jessie W.
"I also love the No-Purl Ribbed Scarf by Purl Soho. I've made six of them over the years. It's a very meditative knit; not hard, but not boring, either."
Suggested by Jessie W.
"I also love the No-Purl Ribbed Scarf by Purl Soho. I've made six of them over the years. It's a very meditative knit; not hard, but not boring, either."
Musselburgh Hat
Suggested by Yasyn L.
"My on the go, no thought pattern, is the Musselburgh hat. It's easier than a sock, requires no thought after the centre-out cast on, works for any weight of yarn, doesn't require a swatch, is very portable. You can knit this while walking, talking, watching a movie in the dark. When I'm bored with the stockinette, I make up other stitch patterns, like seed stitch, or vertically-stranded colorwork (Lorilee Beltman), to mix it up. It's great for using up leftover scraps of yarn. I suppose that I'll get bored with it some day, but until then, it's my no-brainer travel knitting project."
Suggested by Yasyn L.
"My on the go, no thought pattern, is the Musselburgh hat. It's easier than a sock, requires no thought after the centre-out cast on, works for any weight of yarn, doesn't require a swatch, is very portable. You can knit this while walking, talking, watching a movie in the dark. When I'm bored with the stockinette, I make up other stitch patterns, like seed stitch, or vertically-stranded colorwork (Lorilee Beltman), to mix it up. It's great for using up leftover scraps of yarn. I suppose that I'll get bored with it some day, but until then, it's my no-brainer travel knitting project."