Japanese knitting patterns have always intimidated me, even though I can read Japanese. This is because Japanese knitting patterns use charts and diagrams, not worded descriptions as found in English…
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AccessoriesDIY FashionKnitting
How to Crochet a Noro Scarf: Free + Easy Pattern with Video
March 26, 2017I’ve found a video which shows you how to crochet a very easy scarf so I just HAD to share it with you guys. I followed the video and then added a…
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This baby bonnet/hat is fantastic knitting for beginners. You’ll get lots of practice of basic knitting stitches, like rib stitch and decreasing stitches. The beautiful bumpy pattern of the bonnet is created…
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Kids & BabyKnitting
Tried and Tested: Free baby knitting and crochet patterns for beginners
June 27, 2015I was sadly away from my sewing machine for the past 3 months because I had to move away from San Francisco for work. In that time, I crocheted my…
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I am very very new to crochet, so if I can make this blanket, any beginner can do it! YouTube is the ultimate destination for learning new crafts. I have…
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Update: The blog, Owlswakeup is no longer available, so here’s an alternate headband pattern from DIY in PDX. I tried knitting a few different knitted headband patterns, and this one…
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Kids & BabyKnitting
Free baby hat knitting pattern with pom poms: Garter stitch only!
January 14, 2014Here is a super quick baby hat knitting pattern I found on a Japanese craft website, Atelier. It’s extremely easy because you only need to know how to garter stitch.…
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I finally finished knitting my very first cardigan sweater! I started at the beginning of the year worked on it periodically. If I had knitted consistently, I think I could…
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What you need – 材料 US 8 / 5mm circular needles 8号/5mm輪編みの編み棒 Approx. 200g of 10 ply yarn 10 ply の糸200g Instructions – 作り方 Cast on 150 stitches. 150目を作る Knit…
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I bought this gorgeous vintage Japanese knitting pattern book for just $1, at a book sale in Japantown, San Francisco. It’s full of hats, scarves and mitton patterns, for both…
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For my niece, Molly’s 5th birthday, I decided to knit her a cotton scarf to keep her wrapped up for the upcoming winter. She has a grandmother who is highly…