Physical therapy and general whining!

I haven't been very vigilant with my posts lately, which I apologize for. I fell in May and have had some terrible issues with my back. I am doing physical therapy now and on the road to recovery but wow....it has been a painful summer. And now summer is almost over!

Cooler weather means more knitting and crocheting. It is my favorite time of year! I love fall colors and luscious yarns.

I just finished a shawl in a lovely caramel color yarn with sequins...just in time for autumn. I will post a photo next week.

Time for some fall creations...

Here is a pretty knitted cowl. The free pattern is here.

I love this crocheted one. The pearls are a fabulous addition!

Enjoy,
Debby

Craftsy's BIG Fall Course Sale!

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Free eBooks from Interweave Press

Here are some great eBooks from Interweave Press

There are 9 in total.

Just to highlight two:

Knitted cowls

Crochet magic ring

Enjoy, Debby

Unusual Capelet/Cowl to knit - Free pattern

Isn't this a cute capelet? It is made with one ball of Calypso from Tahki Yarns and a 10 1/2 (6.5mm) circular needle.

You can find the free pattern here.

Enjoy, Debby

Child's crochet cowl and circle jacket...free patterns.

I love Drops design at garnstudio.com. Here are two crochet patterns for children.

Create this cute cowl for a child you love.

Pattern is here at Drops.

NECK:

Size: 3/5 - 6/9 - 10/12 years

Circumference at the top: 47-51-56 cm

Materials: DROPS KARISMA from Garnstudio

200-200-200 g colour no 64, grey purple

DROPS CROCHET HOOK SIZE 4 mm – or size needed to get 17 tr = 10 cm in width.

And a pretty circle jacket

Click here for the pattern

Size: 3/5 - 6/9 - 10/12 years
Size in cm: 98/110 - 116/134 - 140/152
Chest measurements: 54/58 - 60/66 - 70/76 cm
Materials: 
DROPS PARIS from Garnstudio
300-350-400 g colour no 31, medium purple

DROPS CROCHET HOOK SIZE 5 mm – or size needed to get approx. 13 tr in width x 10 rows with pattern on sleeves = 10 x 10 cm. 

Enjoy, Debby

New Diamond Path Lace scarf, cowl, mobius loop and shawl & COUPON

My most popular knitting pattern to date has been the Garter Stitch Diamond Lace shawl pattern. Many knitters have asked for a scarf version and now it is ready.



Here is the latest addition to my knitting collection, the Diamond Path Lace Scarf!

Now you can knit this easy lace pattern and make a 6 inch wide flat scarf, cowl or mobius loop. With more repeats, you can make a shawl the desired width and length you need.

For the sample shown, I used No. 5 (US) needles with Red Heart Fashion Crochet thread (100% cotton) Size 3, 125 yards. Using the entire ball, this produced a strip approximately 26 inches long and 6 inches wide. This length is suitable for a mobius or cowl. 3 balls would make a scarf just over 6 feet long.

Gauge: Not too important! Use the yarn and needle combo that not only works with how loose or tight you knit but also results in good looking lace. Yardage of yarn/thread depends on how long and wide you decide to make your garment.

You can make this easy to knit garment in any weight yarn.

Use this coupon code on ETSY to get 15% off this pattern or your entire order:

ILUVBLOG15

Hurry, this coupon will expire May 31, 2013.

Thank you and happy knitting!