Fezziwig Cardigan

A Pattern A Day - Sept 1st

Today's pattern is from Melissa Schaschwary
          

Fezziwig Cardigan
Materials: Aran, 4 Medium
900 - 1030 yards [823 - 942 m]
US 11 [8mm] 10 [6mm] needle
Yarn Needle

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Knitting Abbreviations

When you first start to work with patterns they can be confusing, seeing all the abbreviations and not knowing what they all mean. Here we will list and describe the most common terms you will run across as you learn to knit with patterns. Some designers may have some other abbreviations not listed here but they are usually listed at the beginning of the pattern.



[ ] - work instructions within brackets as many times as directed

( ) - work instructions within parentheses in the place directed
 
* * - repeat instructions following the asterisks as directed

* - repeat instructions following the single asterisk as directed

" - inch[es]

alt - alternate

approx - approximately

beg - begin/beginning

bet - between

BO - bind off

CA - color A

CB - color B

CC - contrasting color

ch - chain

cm - centimeter(s)

cn - cable needle

CO - cast on

cont - continue

dec - decrease/decreases/decreasing
  
dpn - double pointed needle(s)

fl -front loop(s)

foll - follow/follows/following

g/gr - gram

g st - garter stitch

in/ins - inch[s]

inc - increase/increases/increasing

k or K - knit

k-b - knit stitch in row below 

kfb - knit into the front and back of a stitch

k2tog -  knit 2 stitches together

kwise - knitwise

LH - left hand

lp(s)  - loop[s]

m - meter[s]

M1 - make one stitch

M1 p-st - make one purl stitch

MC - main color

mm - millimeter[s]

no - number

oz - ounce[s]

p or P - purl

pat[s] or patt - pattern[s]

pm - place marker

pop - popcorn

p2tog - purl 2 stitches together

prev - previous

psso - pass slipped stitch over

pwise - purlwise

rem - remain/remaining

rep - repeat[s]

rev St st - reverse stockinette stitch

RH - right hand

rib - ribbing

rnd[s] - round[s]

RS - right side

sk - skip

skp - slip, knit, pass stitch over - one stitch decreased

sk2p - slip 1, knit 2 together, pas slip stitch over the knit 2 together;
           2 stitches have been decreased

sl - slip

sl1k - slip 1 knitwise

sl1p - slip 1 purlwise

sl st - slip stitch[es]

ss - slip stitch [Canadian]

ssk - slip, slip, knit these 2 stitches together - a decrease

sssk- slip, slip, slip, knit 3 stitches together

st[s] - stitch[s]

St st - stockinette stitch/stocking stitch

tbl - through back loop

tog - together

WS - wrong side

wyib - with yarn in back 

wyif - with yarn in front

yd[s] - yard[s]

yfwd - yarn forward

yo - yarn over

yrn - yarn around needle

yon - yarn over needle



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Brioche Infinity Scarf

A Pattern A Day - Aug. 31st

Today's pattern is from Unnur Eva Arnarsdottir
          

Brioche Infinity Scarf
Materials: Worsted, 4 Medium
440 - 482 yards [402 - 441 m]
US 10 1/2 [6.5mm] needle
Yarn Needle

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Geometric Pillow

A Pattern A Day - Aug. 30th

Today's pattern is from Sandi Rosner
          

Geometric Pillow
Materials: Worsted, 4 Medium 
5 colours 1 Skein each 
US 8 [5mm] Needle
Yarn Needle

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Basic Beanies

A Pattern A Day - Aug. 29th

Today's pattern is from Patons
          

Basic Beanies
Materials: Fingering, 1 Super Fine
166 - 332 yards [152 - 304 m]

US 3 [3.25 mm] 16" Circular Needles

US 5 [3.75 mm] dpns

Stitch Markers

Yarn Needle

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15 Fingerless Mitt Patterns

In our post today we are featuring Free Fingerless Mitt Knitting Patterns. These mitts will keep your hands warm and your fingers free for texting, driving and even knitting on colder days. They can also be knitted quickly for a last minute gift. 

We hope you will find patterns to interest and inspire you. Just click on the links provided to be taken to the pattern site. 


Let us know what one is your favourite. 

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Gansey Wristers
By Kalliopi Aronis 

Materials:
Fingering 1 Super Fine

US 0 - 2.0 mm

US 1 - 2.25 mm

280 - 300 yards [256 - 274m]
Yarn Needle


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CanCans
By Erica Lomax 

Materials:
Fingering 1 Super Fine
US 1 1/2 [2.5mm]
175 - 200 yards [160 - 183 m]
Yarn Needle


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Cupcake Mittlets
By Shantha Ramachandran

Materials:
DK 3 Light
142 Yards [130m]
US 3 [3.25mm]
Yarn Needle


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Marywarmers
By Lisa Reeve

Materials:
Fingering 1 Super Fine
350 - 400 yards [320 - 366 m]
US 1 1/2 [2.5mm]
Yarn Needle

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Bell Ruffle Gloves
By Veronica O'Neil

Materials: 
Worsted 4 Medium
165 yards (151 m)
US 7 [4.5mm]
Buttons
Yarn Needle


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Montgomery Fingerless Mitts
By Megan Goodacre

Materials:
Bulky 5 Bulky
136 Yards [124m]
US 8 [5 mm]
Yarn Needle





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Great Weekend Mitts
By Thea Eschliman

Materials:
Fingering 1 Super Fine
3 Colours 1 Skein each
US 4 [3.5m], 4 Dpns
12 Buttons 
Yarn Needle

Get The Free Pattern Here

Easy Handspun Mitts
By Vera Brosgol

Materials:
Sport 2 Fine
160 Yards [146m]
US 0 - 2.0 mm

US 2 - 2.75 mm

Yarn Needle

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Bisontine Mittens
ByLa Maison Rililie  
Materials:
Fingering 1 Super Fine
250 - 300 yards [229 - 274 m]
US 1 1/2 [2.5 mm]



Get The Free Pattern Here

Reading Mitts
By Susie Rogers


Materials:
DK 3 Light
200 - 210 yards [183 - 192 m]
US 5 [3.75mm]
Yarn Needle

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Button Flap Fingerless Mitts
By Missy Angus


Materials:
Aran 4 Medium
80 - 100 yards [73 - 91 m]
US 8 [5.0m] 40" Circular or DPN
4 Buttons
Yarn Needle 



Get The Free Pattern Here
 

Lusekofte-sque Mitts
ByMary Rourke

Materials:
Sport 2 Fine

US 1½ - 2.5 mm

US 2 - 2.75 mm

Yarn Needle

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Lettuce Knit Arm Wamers
By Red Heart Yarn

Materials:
Aran 4 Medium
155 - 310 yards [142 - 283 m] 
US 7 [4.5mm]
Place Markers
Stitch Holder
Yarn Needle



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Straighforward Mitts
By Mone Drager

Fingering 1 Super Fine 
140 - 160 yards [128 - 146 m]
US 2 1/2 [3mm]
Yarn Needle


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BonBons Fingering Mitts
By Susanna IC

Fingering 1 Super Fine
150 yards [130m]
US 5 [3.75]
yarn Needle






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Quicksilver Lace Shrug

A Pattern A Day - Aug. 28th

Today's pattern is from Kristiina V
          

Quicksilver Lace Shrug
Materials: DK, 3 Light

US 2½ - 3.0 mm

US 4 - 3.5 mm

Yarn Needle

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Garter Stitch Eternity Scarf

A Pattern A Day - Aug. 27th

Today's pattern is from Andrea Sanchez
         

Garter Stitch Eternity Scarf
Materials: Bulky, 5 Bulky
216 - 250yds [198m - 229m]
US 10 1/2 [6.5mm] needle
Yarn Needle

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Color My Cuffs

A Pattern A Day - Aug. 26th

Today's pattern is from Staci Perry
        

Color My Cuffs
Materials: 2 Skeins, DK 3 Light
280 - 350yds [256m - 320m]
US 4 [3.5mm] needle
Yarn Needle

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So You Want To Knit: Binding Off

Once you have finished knitting your going to need to get your project off the needles. This is called Binding Off aka Casting Off. 
There are some different ways to Bind off but this is your basic method.


  
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Travel Socks

A Pattern A Day - Aug. 25th

Today's pattern is from Diane Lyles
        

Travel Socks
Materials: 2 Skeins, DK 3 Light
90 - 150yds [82m - 137m]
US 5 [3.75mm] needle
Yarn Needle

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