Knit for your little princess!

With the birth of the new Princess Charlotte, I have seen more pretty and free knitting patterns for lovely baby shawls and bonnets.

Here is a free pattern for a lace baby shawl.

Here is a free pattern for a bonnet and another here

I have read that the bonnet was placed on the baby's head upside down and you can see that from this photo below. The square on the top of her head should be at the back...but it still looks cute!

Send over pictures of your princess in these lovely fashions!

Enjoy, Debby

Knit along...Victorian knitted lace edging No.3 REVEAL

This No. 3 clipping is from 1880. I have also included a clipping that explains the old knitting terms.

NOTE: I found an error on row 3. Slip 1 and not two at the beginning of this row.

Here is my sample:

I think this would be great on a guest hand towel since it looks like it would stand up to washing!

Enjoy,
Debby

Knit along...Victorian knitted lace edging No.3

This No. 3 clipping is from 1880. I have also included a clipping that explains the old knitting terms.

NOTE: I found an error on row 3. Slip 1 and not two at the beginning of this row.

You can email me a photo of your work and we can compare our results. I'll post our photos next week.

Enjoy, Debby

Knit along...Victorian knitted lace edging No.2 REVEAL

Last week I posted No. 2 clipping from 1880.

Here is the pattern again and a photo of my results. How did you do?

I really like the triangle sections over the diagonal sawtooth edge. I think this would look quite nice on a baby blanket made from the simple Grandma's Favorite dishcloth pattern.

Enjoy, Debby

Knit along...Victorian knitted lace edging No.2

Let's try #2 in the knit along.

This No. 2 clipping is from 1880. I have also included a clipping that explains the old knitting terms.

You can email me a photo of your work and we can compare our results. I'll post our photos next week.

No errors in this one!

Enjoy, Debby

Knit along...Victorian knitted lace edging No.1 REVEAL

Here is the first Victorian knitted lace edging clipping from 1882 that I posted last week.

And here is my knitted sample. A nice diamond motif edging. How did you make out with this pattern?

I'll post #2 tomorrow.

Enjoy, Debby

Knit along...Victorian knitted lace edging No.1

Let's try a knit along. I have found many Victorian knitted lace patterns in old newspapers. It is fun to knit them and see what they turn out to look like! It is a glimpse into the past.

This is No. 1 from 1882. I have included below a clipping that explains the old knitting terms. You can email me a photo of your work and we can compare our results. I'll post our photos next week.

NOTE: I found an error in row 9. There is an extra "narrow, over"

Enjoy, Debby

Free lace shawl pattern

Pretty Sophie Shawl from TahkiStacyCharles.com is offered as a free download.

I like the combination of lace on the sides and then the interesting panel down the center. Looks like there are some cable twists in it too!

Happy knitting, Debby

KnitPicks does it again...52 weeks of dishcloths

If you just want to make a small project or practice some new stitches, a dishcloth is perfect. You get the practice in and have a finished item to use or give as a gift.

KnitPicks has 52 weeks of dishcloth patterns for both crocheters and knitters.

Here is a sampling...

Crochet:

Knitting:

Enjoy,

Debby

Red Heart site 12 weeks of Christmas

Red Heart is repeating the 12 weeks of Christmas feature again this year. I am a bit behind...they are on week 5 already!

Here is a lovely example of the great free patterns that they are featuring.

Crochet cables and texture pillows and throw

Check out their web site HERE!

Enjoy,
Debby

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

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Knitting for little girls

From the same knitter that gave us the all-in-one-baby-top

Here is the Girl's All in One Sleevless Top on Ravelry

Very cute! I need to make this for a 4 year old in my family!

Debby

You always need a baby shower gift

Don't get caught short not having a baby shower gift that was made by YOU!

Here is an easy summer knitting project that you can have ready for the next shower.

Have a safe weekend!
Debby

Using lace stitches in fresh ways

Here is a pretty knitted summer top pattern from Lion Brand. I really love the fresh use of basic lace stitches with fresh and modern colors. Log on to Lion Brand with a free account to get your pattern.

Happy knitting,
Debby

Another pattern to use up yarn...cotton yarn

I am always on the lookout for patterns that will use up bits of yarn but still make something useful. A fast project is even better.

Here is a unique dishcloth pattern that you can knit up in no time. Use up your bits of cotton yarn and have some extra cloths for hostess gifts!

Do you have some favorite patterns to use up odd bits of yarn?

Happy knitting, Debby

What do I make for a boy's baby shower?

All the lovely historic, lacy patterns that I have for bonnets, booties etc are great but I don't think all modern mothers are really looking for that sort of thing for their boys. They don't seem to be as sentimental as me! Oh well,  but I just found this little knitting pattern for a football at KnitPicks. With a bib, I think it would fill the bill for a shower gift. Do you have any favorites for a baby boy's shower?

Send over a picture if you make one!

Happy knitting, Debby

more fingerless gloves

I just saw this pattern for another pair of fingerless gloves...

Wow! I love the texture. I think I will try them with shades of red to plum.

Enjoy, Debby

Still not spring time...

I live in Virginia and wow...we have had a nasty winter. Even though it is March, it is not spring time yet. Though it warms up in the afternoon, it is really cold in the morning. I love these fingerless gloves for this type of weather. Makes driving with a cold steering wheel a bit more bearable!

This pattern is free on KnitPicks.com

The Gansey inspired stitch pattern is really a nice touch and shouldn't be too hard to knit up.

Enjoy, Debby

Add ruffles to a project

Here is a great tutorial on how to add ruffles to a knit project.

Row and Rows of Ruffles Tutorial

Send over a photo of your project if you give this a try!

Enjoy, Debby

Flower Hotpad with Sugar 'n Cream

Wow! I need to try out this hot pad for my tea pot. It is made with Lilly's Sugar 'n Cream yarn.

Enjoy, Debby