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.

View all my reviews

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.       

Review: Someone's Mad at the Hatter

Someone's Mad at the Hatter by Sandra Bretting
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another great book by this author. Loved it.

View all my reviews

Ryan's Ski Hat May 2016 Pattern of the Month Knit

Ryan's Ski Hat

May 2016 Pattern of the Month Knit

Materials:

Black and Red worsted weight yarn (I used Red Heart)

Size 5 & 7 circular knitting needles

1 set size 7 double point needed

1 row counter

9 stitch markers

With Black and size 5 circular needles, cast on 100 stitches, join being careful not to twist the stitches.

Rds 1 to 5: K 2, P 2, around, drop black, attach Red

Rds 6 to 7: With Red k 2, p 2 around, drop Red.

Rds 8 & 9: With Black knit around, drop black.

Rds 10, 11, & 12: with Red knit around.

Rds 14 to 18: With Black knit 1, with Red knit 1, after round 18, drop black. (You will be working Black over Black and Red over Red)

Rds 19 to 21: With Red, knit, drop Red.

Rds 22 & 23: With Black knit, drop black.

Rds 24 & 25:  With Red, knit,

Rd 26:  With Red, knit, inc 1 stitch.

Rds 27 to 31: With Black knit 1, with Red knit 1. (on next rounds you should be working red over black, and black over red). After round 31, drop black.

Rds 32 & 33: With Red knit.

Rd 34: With Red knit, dec 1 stitch, drop Red.

Rd 35: With Black, knit.

Rd 36: With Black, knit, place 1 marker after every 10th stitch. Drop Black.

Rd 37: With Red knit to 4 stitches before first marker, knit 2 tog, k 2.

Rd 38: With Red knit.

Repeat rounds 37 and 38 once more, then using Black, repeat rounds 37 and 38 2 times, working red for 4 rounds and black for 4 rounds until you have 4 stitches between markers, fasten off black, and with red repeat above rounds until you have a total of 10 stitches left.

Finishing:

            Run yarn needle through remaining stitches and draw up tight, run needle through again, drawing up tight and fasten off. Weave all loose yarn ends in.

This pattern is copyrighted, and may not be used on any media, including websites, lists, newsletters, nor sold, recopied or reformatted. It is for your personal use only.