Yarn + Make = Love
I used Lion Brand Coboo yarn on my crochet Daydream Believer Top, and the yarn may now just be one of my favorites.
The softness and drape, both knit and crochet, are just so wonderful. It really makes a great fabric to wear next to the skin.
Continue reading “Knit Simple Stitch Sweater Pattern”After using Lion Brand Coboo Yarn for my Crochet Daydream Believer Top, I knew I wanted to make something knit out of it. The crocheted top has such drape, and it is so soft next to the skin I was excited to see what it would be knitted.
I did a swatch using several different gauges on my knitting machine to see what each looked and felt like. While the smaller gauge had beautiful stitch definition, the larger gauge had such great drape and softness I knew I wanted something with that. I also liked the reverse side of the stockinette since I could see the full knit structure for great depth and texture on the fabric surface.
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If you’ve been wanting to learn crochet but aren’t sure where to start, I’ve designed the Simple Steps Crochet Scarf with you in mind. This pattern uses only basic crochet stitches in a straightforward, repetitive design that’s ideal for building your skills while creating something you’ll actually want to wear.
As someone who has taught several beginners over the years, I’ve found that starting with a simple scarf project gives you plenty of practice time with fundamental techniques without the pressure of shaping or complex stitch patterns. You can focus on developing consistent tension and getting comfortable with your hook.
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I have seen Lion Brand Coboo yarn at stores for a while, but never had a project in mind for what to make with it. With summer approaching it finally dawned on me to use it for a summer top. As a crocheter and knitter, I have plenty of sweaters and cardigans that I have made. However when it comes to the warmer months my wardrobe has way fewer hand made items.
While last year I did make my Crochet Bucket Hat and have been making a couple knit tops over the years, crochet was very much lacking in my options. I decided to make a crochet summer top, and Coboo was the perfect summer fiber blend to try.
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Are you a shawl person? I didn’t consider myself one, besides wearing one as a scarf or a neck piece in winter. However, this pattern has changed me!
I am now finding myself chilled, and instead of grabbing a blanket or layering on a sweater I just drape this around myself. It has enough warmth to make a difference, but is so light and easy to wear it doesn’t make me feel like I am wearing some heavy and bulky item that restricts my movements.
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Recently I made the crochet Beyond the Sea Shawl and realized it had been a while since I did a knit shawl. Now, since the Estrela Lace machine knit shawl pattern is rectangle, I wanted to make one that was either triangular or crescent in shape.
Being machine knit, and working on an LK150 with a limited amount of needles posed a major constraint. To get the angles I wanted for the shape of the shawl using only 150 needles available on the mid gauge, the gauge would need to be so open that the stitches wouldn’t look right. Another hurdle was getting the rate of decrease to be easy to remember and work with, and not something that was really random and hard to remember as you were making the shawl.
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Several years ago I made the Estrela Lace Shawl for my sister’s wedding. It is a machine knit, lacy shawl that was perfect for her to wear over her wedding dress. Over the years I have been wanting a shawl for myself.
We are outdoors quite a bit in the summer, and like to be out by the water. Here in Michigan there are plenty of warm days, but cooler nights. I wanted something that I could easily layer, be multipurpose, and still feel like summer.
I came across this staggered shell pattern and fell in love. With the edging motif to give even more details, I believe it is perfect for out by the beach or over jeans with a tank top for a casual night out.
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I had the idea for this pattern for a while, but it took a bit for me to work out all the details in my head. Working out mentally how each panel would be constructed took some time, and then even more time to work out the little details in real life.
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