This is the fifth square from my knitting blanket project. I chose bobbles especially for Val. Just to show that it is easier than it looks. I’ve done these once before as part of a couple of aran cardigans that I made for the girls. At the time, I had […]
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Knitting stitches – Lace Chevron Pattern
Third square of my knitted blanket project. I decided to try Lace Chevron pattern this time. It wasn’t until I finished the first repeat that I remembered that I had used this stitch before. To make a cardigan. The knitting pattern suggested that the whole cardigan should be knitted using […]
Read moreKnitting pattern – Hearts
In honour of Valentines day, I couldn’t resist a heart pattern. This is the fourth square for my knitted blanket project. It is another pattern that uses knit and purls only. I used a darker red wool of DK weight from my stash. It was recovered from a disastrous jumper […]
Read moreKnitting stitches – Pennant Pleating
I’ve completed my second square for my knitted blanket project. This time I tried Pennant Pleating. I found it easy to knit as it uses just knit and purl. Counting the stitches took on a rhythm as I knitted. “Purl 5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Knit 3, 1, 2, […]
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