Saturday 17 November 2012

Baby hock socks


Cast on 25 stitches
knit in ribbing for 1.5 inches
added 2 stitches every 5 rows 4 times knit 1.5 more ribbing cast off loosely in ribbing

Sew seam

repeat for second legging

I chose not to knit in the round as I think having a seam up the back allows the leggings to 'stay up' as opposed to scrunching down.

Used sport weight 100% merino washable yarn

Sunday 30 September 2012

Jiffy Mitts



I used Patons self striping sock yarn with 2.5 needles for ribbing and 3.5 needles for main stitching.

Cast on 40. Join and knit in the round
Work a couple rows of ribbing for cuff.
Knit about 2 inches
Set up Row - Knit 10 stitches then place marker, knit 1, place marker knit to end. (set up)

Row 1 -Knit to marker, PM*, M1, knit to next marker, M1, PM, knit to end.
Row 2 - Knit 1 row.

Repeat rows one and two until you have 20 stitches between the markers.
This is the metered thumb.
Slip all other stitches to scrap yarn (palm part of mitt)
Join the thumbs 20 stitches in the round and  knit for around 1/2 inch adding a couple rows of ribbing.
Cast off.

Put the scrap yarn stitches onto needles and join in the round.
Knit for another 2 inches.
Knit a couple rows of ribbing.
Cast of loosely.

*Glossary: PM - place marker
                 M1 - make one



Monday 30 July 2012

Hempathy Spa Cloth

Made with 100% hemp, this cloth will not 'sour' and resists mildew. Makes a great gift with your favourite handmade soaps.




With it's distinctive 'nubblies' for sloughing and a smoother side for those more gentle spots, this cloth is a wonderful edition to your scouring regime.

This pattern follows the Coral Knot stitch:

Cast on any number of stitches divisible by two.

Row 1 - 4 Knit
Row 5 - K4 (this will be the border), K1, K2 Tog repeat til 4 stitches remain, K4.
Row 6 - K4,K1, M1 (insert needle into thread spreading from stitch just worked and next stitch and create a stitch). Repeat until you have 4 stitches remaining. K4
Row 7 - Knit row
Row 8 - K4,Purl row,K4

Repeat Row 5 - 8 until you have your desired length.

As the width will shrink during blocking, I advise casting on more stitches then you want long. To achieve a more square shape, do not knit the length as long as the width.

Purchase any hemp twine from an arts and craft or beading store. You will use less than 100m depending on the size. 
I used a 40 lb weight, with 4mm needles.


Please feel free to leave a comment if there are any errors. 
Thanks, enjoy!