July 2016 Stitch of the month

July 2016 Stitch of the month

THE LACY RIBS

Multiples of 5 + 2 selv.

(yon  = yarn over needle)

For sample cast on 27 (5 x 5 = 25 + 2 = 27)

Row 1: P 2, * yon, K 2 tog. through the back loops, K 1, P 2 *,

Row 2: K 2, * yon, K 2 tog. through the back loops, P 1, K 2 *.

Row 3: Rep. from row 1.  

I love this stitch!!!!

Warm Hands Workbook

Warm Hands Workbook  

by Kathryn Doubrley.

PDF, 30 pgs. $ 20.00. Instant download at http://www.theanswerlady.com.

For all machines, including the hobby and Passap.  Gloves, mittens and fingerless gloves, 13 patterns in many sizes and styles.  Also for punch card machines.  Ribber required for 2 designs, but with so many beautiful patterns, you will find something you want to make. Uses sock to worsted weight yarns, even eyelash for trims. Some are so simple, they would be great for beginners with easy to follow directions.  Lots of color photos, tips, passap notes, and diagrams.  If you need help with techniques, here is the video link http://www.theanswerlady.com.       

Nifty Patterns for Knifty Knitters

Nifty Patterns for Knifty Knitters 

by Kathryn Doubrley.

PDF, 89 pgs. $ 20.00. Instant download at http://www.theanswerlady.com.   

Make good use of your Nifty Knitter with more than 27 patterns. So many beautiful patterns in this book, bags, capes, socks, scarves, fisherman jacket, footwear, dolls, purse, ponchos, lots of baby clothes and more. Learn new skills like short rowing, cables, felting, sideways and 2 color knitting. Lots of detail on each pattern with easy to follow directions. Charts, color photos, and more.  If you need help with techniques, here is the video link http://www.theanswerlady.com.       

Review: Cross Fire

Cross Fire by James Patterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As always, great book, great characters, great action and a surprise ending by a great author.

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DesignaKnit 8 Color Palette Work Book.

DesignaKnit 8 Color Palette Work Book.

by Michael Becker

 $19.95. 26 pgs. This book teaches you how to use the color palette on the DesignaKnit 8 program. For use with any machine, even the Passap knitting machine.  Michael explains what the icons and symbols are and how to use them with very clear detailed step by step instructions.  The work book sections helps you learn as you go. The book even has a detail section on the cable organizer within the program, and it too has a cable work shop to help you learn.  Lots of photos and diagrams. All three DesignaKnit 8 work books will help you get knitting in no time.

http://www.dknits.com (812-926-2970)  

June 2016 Stitch of the Month Crochet

June 2016 Stitch of the Month Crochet

 Based on a multiple of 3 chains plus 2

For sample chain 20 ( 3 x 6= 18 + 2 = 20)

Row 1: 1 sc in 2 nd ch from hook, *ch 5, skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next ch, repeat form * across, ch 4.

Row 2: 3 dc in 3^rd ch of each ch 5 loop of a shell, end 1 tr in last sc, ch 1, turn.

Row 3: 1 sc in space before first shell, * ch 5, 1 sc in next sp between shells, repeat from * across, ch 4, turn.

Repeat rows 2 and 3 for pattern for desired length.

End repeats with row 2.

Jacks Aran_Vest

Jacks Aran_Vest 

by Kathryn Doubrley.

   PDF. 6 pgs. $4.99 Instant download at http://www.theanswerlady.com. No ribber required.  For knitting boards such as Kiss, Noble Knitter, etc. Finished chest sizes: 39, 41, 44, 46, 49, 51, and 52.5.  Very clear easy to follow step by step directions make this beautiful V Neck

Vest with it’s cables and Aran Stitches a great addition to

your man’s wardrobe or yours!  Color photos, charts. If you

 need help with techniques checkout the video links on

http://www.theanswerlady.com.