Knit Diamond Canvas Sweater
Recently I shared the Machine Knit Version of this pattern, so this is for our hand-knitting friends. I am excited to share the instructions on how to make this lovely project for those who enjoy working with texture and are looking for a satisfying garment to knit.
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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.
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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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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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Last week I shared the pattern for this wrap sweater scarf for machine knitting. Here is the instructions on how to create this versatile wrap scarf by hand.
Using a combination of strategically placed yarn overs and then knitting them together you get this highly textured body with ease. Perfect for the intermediate knitter, or a newer one wanting to expand their skills.
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A knit hat is essential if you are a knitting and living somewhere that gets any where cold. Being in Michigan, we have plenty of cold days. I have several knit hats that I have made, but none that I designed. So, for this year I wanted something that I came up with, so here is the Knit Winter Windows Beanie Hat
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For the past year I have been trying to grow my handmade summer wardrobe. After realizing that I had nothing handmade to wear in the summer, I knew I had to come up with some tops that I can wear through my day, and even possibly dress up for certain occasions. If you know me, I like multifunctional!
During a trip to Joanns where our creative and crafty 12 year old daughter looked at all the things she was dreaming about, I strolled the yarn section. I tend to go through craft stores to look at yarn, see what is new, see what is discontinued, and just see what I can see. On an end display was a new Patons yarn I hadn’t seen before, Linen.
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