Saturday, May 20, 2017

Review: Crochet: 20 Most Eye Catching Crochet Stitches

Crochet: 20 Most Eye Catching Crochet Stitches Crochet: 20 Most Eye Catching Crochet Stitches by Quinn Hale
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have been crocheting now for over 50 years and this book surprised me with a couple of stitches I have never seen before. The spike stitch and the almond stitch.

Nice book. Good to keep in your kindle for a short quick stitch to learn.

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Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Wanderlust Cables Lace Spring Cardigan for Loom Knitters

 Wanderlust Cables Lace Spring Cardigan for Loom Knitters



by Kathryn Doubrley   

$3.99. 6 pages.  Instant download from http://www.theanswerlady.com. For a Kiss regular or small gauge loom, an All-in-One, Noble loom or one with enough pegs to match gauge.  A very pretty sweater made with cables in the ribbing, up the front of each side and across the top of back, finished bust size 37, 46, 54.  Made with Red Heart yarn or worsted weight yarn #4.  Learn new techniques long tail cast on, and cables. A very easy to follow pattern with charts, photos, and diagrams. Look for more loom patterns on her website. 

Knitting and Sew On


 Knitting and Sew On 
by Kathryn Doubrley 

$16.00 instant download. 44 pages. How to use the sewing machine to finish knitted tops. Booklet covers hems, armhole finishing,  necklines, embellishments, seam,  darts, sweater fronts, button holes, linings, choosing the right settings, feet.  Lots of pictures, diagrams, how to copy your favorite blouse pattern. You could get things from a thrift shop and remake them.  http://www.theanswerlady.com

Hats with Character


Hats with Character by Kathryn Doubrley

 $12.99 instant download, 23 pages. For the standard, Passap, mid-gauge or bulky knitting machines. With this  pattern collection, you will find some of the cutest hats ever. From a Lion to a Penguin, even an elephant, (the pig is my favorite), you’ll find something for everyone, or knit them for charity. Patterns are great for beginners with a single bed machine or use a ribber.  Hats are sized from 14 to 22 inches, newborn to LX adults. Charts, pictures, and easy to read and follow instructions make this pattern collect a fun one to do. I think for the animal eyes I would hunt around for sew on eyes, saver for babies.    http://www.theanswerlady.com  

The No Sew Teddy Bear Quillow


The No Sew Teddy Bear Quillow  
by Sandy Lightfoot

RN 005 15 pgs, $7.50, email her for details sandy@sandylightfoot.com or  instant download at 

http://www.sandylightfoot.com/oldsite.html . For the Bulky or Mid gauge punch card or electronic machine. No Ribber required. A fun afghan and pillow in one, the blanket part folds up into the pillow, and it’s in every one’s favorite, a Teddy Bear! Learn new techniques and it’s a great pattern for beginners.   Sandy tells you step by step with very clear directions on how to complete this wonderful pattern, and you will want to make several for your children or grandkids. Or use on a standard machine and make it for a new born. Diagrams, photos,   Great book from Sandy, must have for you knitting library.

Baby Boutique


Baby Boutique  
by Kathryn Doubrley

32 pages. $20 instant download at http://www.theanswerlady.com.

For standard, Passap, mid gauge or bulky knitting machine. Ribber required on some patterns, but you can use a mock hem or make the piece flat and sew it together. These are some of the cutest patterns, from bags, sun suits, blankets, vest, dress, cardigan and more. With the basic sweater alone you can make many sweaters just by changing the color, finish or add ribbing or a mock hem.  Sized for 20, 22, 24 niches. Baby knitting notes to help you find the gauge, knitting safety for baby. 11 different patterns to choose from. Color Photos, diagrams, easy to follow directions.    

Totally Tubular Collection


Totally Tubular Collection  
by Kathryn Doubrley

$20.00  Instant download. 43 pages.  For the circular sock machine. 8 fun patterns including hats, scarves, several different kind of bags, footwear, toys (even a flip over doll), ear muffs and even a quilt, using such yarn as fun fur and different weight of wool. Notes on felting. Easy to follow directions.  Another must have for you knitting library. Lots of pictures to help you work the patterns. http://www.theanswerlady.com

Turkish Delight Slipper Socks


Turkish Delight Slipper Socks for double knitting boards 

 by Kathryn Doubrley  

$3.99. Instant download from https://www.vivaloom.com/node/96.
5 pages of slippers sized for ladies 5 to men’s 14. Lots of pictures and  diagrams, very easy to follow directions for some of the nicest slipper sock patterns I’ve ever seen. These could be hand knit as well. She shows you how to wrap the board. I’ve never seen this type of knitting before, really neat way to make slippers.   http://www.theanswerlady.com

Classic Knits Vol. 1

Classic Knits  Vol. 1
by  Phyllis Waterhouse



 $9.98, + ship of 2.99. for 1st 3 bks, 25 cents per bk after that. 92 pgs, For use on all machine, with emphasis on the Brother Electronic 930/940. Color photos, 10 pages of hints, size charts, schematics, great section about charting devices, Sizes 6 to 20. These patterns are some of the prettiest skirts, tops, dresses and jackets I have seen. Very easy to follow patterns.    Contact Phyllis Waterhouse 1627 Fuller St. Wenatchee, WA 98801 Tel. 1-509-662-1130 for more information. . Order disks here hbaggins@ix.netcom.com  $3.50 each

Fisherman Ganseys Vol 11


Fisherman Ganseys  Vol 11 by  Phyllis Waterhouse

  $9.98, + ship of 2.99. for 1st 3 bks, 25 cents per book after that. 46 pgs, For use on all machine, with emphasis on the Garter carriage for the Brother Electronic 930/940. Color photos, 5 pages of hints, Patters sized for small, med, and xx large. Great selection of Very easy to follow patterns for pullovers. Contact Phyllis Waterhouse 1627 Fuller St. Wenatchee, WA 98801 Tel. 1-509-662-1130 for more information. Order disks here hbaggins@ix.netcom.com  $3.50 each includes shipping

Fisherman Ganseys


Fisherman Ganseys by  Phyllis Waterhouse 

 $9.98, + ship of 2.99. for 1st 3 bks, 25 cents per bk after that. 104 pgs, Written for the Brother Electronic 930/940 with a garter carriage, but for use on all with punch card or electronic machines, even hand knit. Very easy to follow directions for 21 beautiful sweaters patterns for men, women and children, sized sm, med, lrg. Color photos, punch cards, lots of tips, diagrams. Finishing techniques. Contact Phyllis Waterhouse 1627 Fuller St. Wenatchee, WA 98801 Tel. 1-509-662-1130 for more information. . Order disks here hbaggins@ix.netcom.com  $3.50 each includes shipping

Fabulous Felted Vests & Jackets


Fabulous Felted Vests & Jackets   by Kathryn Doubrley

$20.00 PDF file instance download. 24 pgs. Sized from 20 to 60. Can be made on any machine, even the bond using yarns from worsted wt to sport wt. No ribber needed. Use the basic vest pattern, then add sleeves, hood, lots options from double breasted collars to pockets, belts, closures, etc. Easy to follow pattern, just fill in the blanks from the charts. Color Pictures, great pattern to have, you’ll never need another felting pattern! Great pattern for beginners.    http://www.theanswerlady.com

Nursery Rhyme Knits


Nursery Rhyme Knits by  Phyllis Waterhouse

  $9.99, + ship of 2.99. for 1st 3 bks, 25 cents per bk after that. 88 pgs. Written for the Brother 930/940 but for use on all with punch card or electronic, even hand knit. Children sizes 2 to 14, 12 pgs of hints are very interesting & helpful, she uses a garter carriage for ribbing, or you can do it by hand, Bks are spiral bound, so it lays flat, color photos of each  patt. Diagrams, charts, copies of punch cards used. Phyllis Waterhouse 1627 Fuller St. Wenatchee, WA 98801 Tel. 1-509-662-1130  email:  phyllis5119@nwi.net. Great book. Order disks here hbaggins@ix.netcom.com  $3.50 each includes shipping

Fabulous Felted Bag Collection


Fabulous Felted Bag Collection   

by Kathryn Doubrley


$20.00 PDF file instance download. 43 pages. For all machines, no ribber required. Great learning section on felting techniques, & instructions. Has patterns for totes, small & large bags, a basket, back pack & more using any gauge. Has a trouble shooting guide. Before I read this book, I didn’t know a thing about felting. Kathyrn makes is very simple. If you have always wanted to learn to felt, this is the book for you. Color pictures, diagrams. http://www.theanswerlady.com

Cheap Tricks


Cheap Tricks   
by Kathryn Doubrley

     $10.75 PDF file instance download. 21 pages. For all knitting machines. A handy collect of helps, hints and ideas to make your knitting life easier. Includes yarn management, home made tools, weights, combs, transfer tools, knitting from skeins, cost on combs and much more. A great book to save you lots of money of items for the knitting machine. A great book to have in your knitting library.     http://www.theanswerlady.com

Merry-Go-Round Sweater


Merry-Go-Round Sweater 
By Kathryn Doubrley

  $12.75. PDF file instance download. 29 pages. For the Standard, Mid-Gauge or Bulky, sized from 32 to 50 inches, in 3 gauges. With this pattern you can make a sweater or vest so you will always have something to wear  with all you outfits. Lots of pictures and diagrams, and fill in type charts, so you can print them out and use them over and over.  Has a tutorial on short rowing. http://www.theanswerlady.com

Kangaroo Covers


Kangaroo Covers 
By Kathryn Doubrley


    $6.00. PDF file instance download. 3 pages. For Hand or Machine knitters, ribber required, but you can do the ribbing by hand or do a mock rib. With this pattern you can make baby blankets or lap afghans in sizes 36 and 48 inches with an attached pillow to tuck them into. Pictures, chart, easy to follow pattern. Great pattern for beginners.    http://www.theanswerlady.com

The Think Green Bag


The Think Green Bag 

by    Jason J Wurst

I like machine knitting, and this pattern is just one of the many knitting machine reviews you will find on this blog, for more click here:

http://ninasatmyhouse.blogspot.com/search/label/Knitting%20Machine%20Book%20reviews

  $6.00.6 pages. For the standard and mid-gauge machines, no ribber needed. Great for the beginner! Pattern has 2 bags with lots of options, it says cotton but if you used acrylic the bags would last a long time. Has bonus nightgown pattern! Easy to follow instructions. Phone: 320-252-2996 http://home.earthlink.net/~rhfarm/

                (Rocking Horse Farm (Carole's Country Knits) 

Keyhole Scarf Collection


Keyhole Scarf Collection 
 by Kathryn Doubrley

$20.00 instant download from http://www.theanswerlady.com. 45 pgs. With these 13 patterns you can make 100’s of scarves using this key method.  Using any machine, any gauge, even the Passap. From plain knit, to tuck, to cables, to eyelash, to lined, you will find something that someone will love. The book has a basic and a beginner pattern, and a pattern using designer yarns. The Passap Fairisle scarf is great, and the ribbon scarf is beautiful! Has lots charts, pictures, diagrams. Ribber required on a few of the patterns. My favorite is the Interlocking Leaves pattern.  Another must have book from Kathryn.

Key Hold Scarves


Key Hold Scarves 
by Kathryn Doubrley

$20.00 instant download from http://www.theanswerlady.com. 45 pgs. With these 13 patterns you can make 100’s of scarves using this key method.  Using any machine, any gauge, even the Passap. From plain knit, to tuck, to cables, to eyelash, to lined, you will find something that someone will love. The book has a basic and a beginner pattern, and a pattern using designer yarns. The Passap Fairisle scarf is great, and the ribbon scarf is beautiful! Has lots charts, pictures, diagrams. Ribber required on a few of the patterns. My favorite is the Interlocking Leaves pattern. Another must have book from Kathryn.

Can These Be Cables


Can These Be Cables   by Kathryn Doubrley


 $20.00 PDF file instance download. 72 pages. For the standard, mid gauge and bulky machines. Learn lots of new techniques with this book. Kathryn shows you how to make 9 + cables with very clean instructions and lots of patterns, pictures, charts to help you. Over 12 patterns.  Some patterns you will need punch cards and one or two call for a ribber. Or use mock ribbing. If you use each of the techniques, you can make pillows or afghans.   http://www.theanswerlady.com

Artistic Sideways Knit Jacket by Carole Wurst


Artistic Sideways Knit Jacket by Carole Wurst


   $8.00. 6 pages. For the Mid Gauge knitting machine with Garter bar ( or scrap off and re-hang). No ribber required. One size fits all. (you can adjust the pattern using schematics). Very clear easy to follow instructions. About 1 ¼ pds yarn needed. Learn new techniques: Double e wrap and chain stitch cast on directions included. Photo/Black white pic. Very nice pattern.

http://home.earthlink.net/~rhfarm/ (Rocking Horse Farm (Carole's Country Knits)  Phone: 320-252-2996

Baby’s Best Vol. 1


Baby’s Best Vol. 1   by Sandy Lightfoot

  SO30 $7.50. 12 pages. For Standard Gauge with punch card or electronic. Ribber required. Bonnet, Mittens, Jacket, Helmet, Booties, Leggings and Shawl, sized for Preemie to 12 mo. Learn new techniques: hand transfer method for lace.  Very clean step by step directions with knitting notes like how to knit thread lace. Photos and diagrams help make this an easy pattern to do. http://www.sandylightfoot.com    250-423-7176

The Spectrum Scarf


The Spectrum Scarf by Carole Wurst

    $6.00. 4 pages. For standard gauge knitting machine, no ribber required. No gauge required. A very simple pattern for beginners, great colorful way for using up odd cones of yarn. Color photos and chart. Love this pattern, and you will too.

  http://home.earthlink.net/~rhfarm/ (Rocking Horse Farm (Carole's Country Knits)  Phone: 320-252-2996

Great Knitted Gifts Vol 2.


Great Knitted Gifts Vol 2.  

by Kathryn Doubrley

$20.00 instant download. 37 pgs. For the standard, mid, bulky, bond and Passap machines. From baby patterns to a tree skirt, you can’t go wrong with this book, has something for everyone on your Christmas or birthday list. Plenty of pictures, diagrams, charts, patterns to help you create that wonderful gift for that special someone. 2 patterns require a ribber, one needs a punch card machine, also felted patterns. Great book for your knitting library.   http://www.theanswerlady.com  

Great Knitted Gifts


Great Knitted Gifts 
By Kathryn Doubrley


 PDF file instance download. $20.00. 47 pages. For any machine from Hobby to standard to the Passap, even hand knitters. No ribber required. The patterns are great from purses to pillows, to shawls and mittens, you will find something for that special someone in your life. I think I like the poncho patterns the best, any stitch, so you can make them for any thing you wear. Pictures, charts and diagrams. Help for Passap knitters and hobby machine knitters are included.   http://www.theanswerlady.com

Kids No Sew Saddle Shoulder Sweater


Kids No Sew Saddle Shoulder Sweater  

by Sandy Lightfoot

 BO22. $7.50 10 pages. For the bulky or mid-gauge machine with a ribber. Childs Sweater with our without hood and pockets. 4 childern sizes ( 20” to 34” chest). Leans a new no sew technique for putting sweaters together on the machine. I really like her patterns, each one comes with an abbreviations and conversions sheet, lots of charts, and diagram, easy to follow instructions.  If you buy several patterns/books you will only pay actual mailing costs.  http://www.sandylightfoot.com 250-423-7176

Short Row Doilies


Short Row Doilies by Carole Wurst


  $8.00. 7 pages. For the standard and Mid-Gauge machines, no ribber needed.

These patterns are a great way to learn the short rowing or partial knitting technique. Depending on the size of your thread or yarn, you could make anything from coasters to rugs using these round and straight edge doily patterns. For a different look, leave off the edging. (Fringe or cable)

http://home.earthlink.net/~rhfarm/ (Rocking Horse Farm (Carole's Country Knits)  Phone: 320-252-2996

   

Teeny Togs


Teeny Togs   by Sandy Lightfoot

 
BO 16. $7.50. 11 pages for Bulky Machine with a ribber. Sizes newborn to 18 mo. Charts and diagrams with very clear easy to follow step by step instructions to make the jacket with hood or collar, socks, helmet with earflaps, bonnet and leggings, all  with cables. I like it that she reminds you when to put in the button holes on the correct side and explains each new technique. Great patterns, great for beginners.  250-423-7176  http://www.sandylightfoot.com  

January – February Dishcloths


January – February Dishcloths by Jason J Wurst

  $20.00 for book and CD. 39 pages. G carriage/Tuck machine. (For the 4.5 gauge electronic with patterning capability) There are so many dishcloth patterns (30 in all) you will never run out of ideas for them. Patterns for music notes, holidays, snowboard, and knitting are just a few of them. A wonderful variety of cloths to make. The graphs in the book can be hand knitted as well. http://home.earthlink.net/~rhfarm/ (Rocking Horse Farm (Carole's Country Knits)  Phone: 320-252-2996

Fun Christmas Stockings


Fun Christmas Stockings by Charlene Shafer


     0541. $20.00 67 pages. No ribber needed, for the electronic (brother 930/940 or newer) or standard gauge punch card machine. One basic and 13 variations of the cutest Christmas designs you will ever see, from bear, gingerbread house to snowflakes are just a few of the designs included. Clear row by row easy to understand instructions in a large print format. Comes with a CD. These designs will even work on my SK700. http://www.knitknackshop.com/ 765-985-3164

Rib Alternatives Vol 2



Rib Alternatives Vol 2
 by Charlene Shafer

 0542, $18.00, 52 pages. For any gauge knitting machine with a ribber. Explanations of terms used for both the Brother and Silver Reed machines. 19 pretty very interesting rib patterns, some of which have variations. Plenty of diagrams to show you how to set up the needles with color pictures of each of the ribbings, including the cables. Very easy to understand directions in a large print format. Great technique book to have. http://www.knitknackshop.com/ Phone: 765-985-3164

Lacy Smocked Baby Dress


Lacy Smocked Baby Dress  by Sandy Lightfoot

   S003 $5.00. 7 pgs. For standard gauge machines with ribber and lace carriage. This is such a pretty dainty pattern set you’ll want to make them for your baby or grandbaby! Easy to follow step by step directions will help you make the dress with smocking, booties, bonnet and christening gown for sizes 6 mo to 24 mo. Lots of pattern notes and tips. Socks size for 6 and 12 months only. There are sleeve & skirt variations too. If you buy several patterns/books you will only pay actual mailing costs.  http://www.sandylightfoot.com 250-423-7176

Fabulous felted Comforts Collection

Fabulous felted Comforts Collection
 By Kathryn Doubrley.

$20.00 Instant download. 38 pages. This is a great learn as you go book on felting and felting techniques. For all machines, including the Bond and Passap. No ribber required. It has eleven hat patterns with three crown styles, plus toys, mittens (sized from child to adult) and more. The cut and sew technique section has 5 designs with patterns to cut out and use. Very clear instructions, diagram and lots of pictures. Another must have for you knitting library. http://www.theanswerlady.com

Socks of all Sorts

Socks of all Sorts 


by Kathryn Doubrley


   PDF Instant download $20. 38 pages. Two gauges with very clear instructions for the standard, mid gauge and bulky machines in men’s, women’s and children sizes. Lots of forms, charts, diagrams and pictures to help you make the eight patterns, three of which do not require a ribber. It has a section on making assorted sock tops and making socks into slippers.  For all knitting machines including the Passap. You really need to check out her site, has tons of stuff on it.     http://www.theanswerlady.com

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