1/31/2012

A Holiday First: New Babies at Christmas

Christmas is a popular time of year to celebrate family, community, and good fortune. These sentiments become even more pronounced when celebrating the arrival of a new baby. Whether it is your child or the child of a loved one, the added warmth of celebrating a first Christmas is suddenly as strong as ever.

A first Christmas for a new baby is an event that most parents cherish and enjoy. There are several great ways to remember your first arresting celebration with your limited one-the most popular of which is the baby ornament. First Christmas baby ornaments can be purchased at any ornament or holiday store, and can be themed from parents, grandparents, godparents, siblings, etc. The value in getting this tiny gift commemorating this first among many is the sentimental value it will carry as your child ages. As a young boy or girl, they will love to be the one to adopt the extra place on your tree for their ornament. As they grow to adulthood, the small token will become a sticker of the love of the person from whom they received the ornament. This is particularly important for ornaments from grandparents, as this tiny gesture of warmth will permeate through years long after their lifetimes.

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Many families find a genuine,sincere tradition in presenting each baby with a first Christmas ornament of their own. Try incorporating this into your practices in increasing to photos and gifts that are primary of the holiday season.

A Holiday First: New Babies at Christmas

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Design your own knitted Sampler Afghan! Simply select any twenty of the sixty patterns featured here and start knitting. Not only will you create an heirloom design -- you'll increase your knitting know-how with every square you complete.


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A baby blanket is all the time a treasured gift, especially when it is handmade. As your child grows, they will form memories with their extra blanket and continue to use it for years after infancy. Only as an older child or young adult will they cast off the use of this precious baby possession.

One popular tradition is creating a Christmas themed blanket for babies on their first Christmas. Whether your knit, crochet, or quilt, patterns for Christmas themed baby blankets are abundant. Begin planning your blanket with several months allotted for creation. Though a baby blanket is much smaller than a primary blanket, afghan, or throw, it still will require a good estimate of time-especially if you are a limited out of practice! Once you have decided on a theme and design, obtain your materials and tools and set to work at an easy pace. A blanket for the new baby in your life will last for years and years to come, and will really be a well-loved item.

If you are expecting a Fall or Christmas baby, chances are you will be sending out Christmas themed baby announcements. Another idea is to host a short party to show off your limited one. You have heard of the "Sip and See" tea party, where women obtain for an afternoon tea and a opportunity to hold and enjoy your limited one. It is just as easy to host any kind of limited get together with a jolly Christmas theme!

Invite friends and family for an afternoon hors d'oeuvres party. Even ask each guest to bring one of their popular appetizer dishes to help out. Turn your birth announcements into party invitations and let your guests see your limited one in person, too! There are a wide range of birth announcements available, and many geared specifically for the holidays.

There are tons of ways to put your baby at the town of your baby's first Christmas party. As a new parent, it will be easiest for you to plan your party around your limited one. Everyone knows that baby sleep schedules are difficult and demanding, so plan a party to take place while a few hours that you know your limited one is normally awake and active. This will help to make sure that she or he does not get cranky or fussy while the party!

Instead of the primary formal decorations linked with Christmas, make your party kid amiable by decorating with children's themed Christmas decorations. You can go crazy with Santa Claus and Rudolph or even snowmen and penguins. The arresting colors fascinate children, and will help give your party a juvenile and energetic feel.

Also, do not be afraid to ask your guests to pitch in a limited bit and bring food, refreshments, or entertainment. As a guest, you probably like to be able to offer a contribution to your host that you know is needed and useful. Give your guests that same opportunity, as they will be wanting to help you out in the spirit of contribution aid to a new parent just as much as the spirit of Christmas!

A Holiday First: New Babies at ChristmasKnitting a Scarf on a Round Loom Part 3 (finish off with tassels) Tube. Duration : 12.78 Mins.


Loom knitting a scarf from start to finish. Included is how to switch colors and how to finish off the scarf and how to add tassels. Part 3 shows how to finish off, casting off scarf two ways and how to add decorative tassles

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1/29/2012

Vintage Crochet Patterns - As Old As Time

Crocheting, I bet you've heard of this before. Most people have, it's a hobby as old as time. It's been colse to for years, and it's been estimated that the hobby started as far back as the 1500s! Unfortunately no proof has ever been brought forth as to when it admittedly originated.

Have you ever wondered where and when this needlework hobby started? according to the September 1997 newsletter of the Crochet Guild of America, a researcher theorized that the art of crochet could be traced as far back as 1500s in Italy. However, there is no solid evidence for this statement.

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But even so, we can only imagine that this craft has been colse to for the longest time. And it has evolved from production only home décor works to stitching clothes and other fashion accessories as well.

Vintage Crochet Patterns - As Old As Time

Crochet Flower Afghan Pattern for Download Kindle - Black Trim with Colorful Flowers Afghan to Crochet Pattern Best

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This pattern was originally published by The American Thread Company Book 112. It has been digitally edited and converted to a digital format for Kindle Reading Devices, PCs, Laptops and other devices.

Pattern Name - Flower Crochet Afghan
Materials needed - 22 ounces of black yarn, 3 ozs. each of 21 assorted colors. Plastic crochet hook size 5 (G)
The motifs are crocheted and joined together as you create the afghan. The final size is approximately 21" x 32" if you crochet 672 motifs. The afghan can be made using yarn colors of your choice to create a colorful afghan or one using just a few colors. It can be changed to accommodate the crocheters taste.

Crochet Flower Afghan Pattern for Download Kindle - Black Trim with Colorful Flowers Afghan to Crochet Pattern Specifications

This pattern was originally published by The American Thread Company Book 112. It has been digitally edited and converted to a digital format for Kindle Reading Devices, PCs, Laptops and other devices.

Pattern Name - Flower Crochet Afghan
Materials needed - 22 ounces of black yarn, 3 ozs. each of 21 assorted colors. Plastic crochet hook size 5 (G)
The motifs are crocheted and joined together as you create the afghan. The final size is approximately 21" x 32" if you crochet 672 motifs. The afghan can be made using yarn colors of your choice to create a colorful afghan or one using just a few colors. It can be changed to accommodate the crocheters taste.


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Reminiscing

Crocheting can let you do a lot of things. From small purses to jackets and sweaters, there are a lot of options to pick from. But there are probably some hobbyists that are seeing for those old, first-rate patterns that can ordinarily be seen while the early 1900s or even earlier. To help you in seeing those hard-to-look for patterns, here are some resources that you can check out in the World Wide Web.

- Vintage Crochet Patterns. Tabitha Gibbons, the owner of this web site, offers some volumes of crochet patterns books. She sells a wide selection of vintage crochet patterns, from small doilies, rugs, afghans to bed covers and table cloths. By visiting her web site, one can fill out the name and email form to receive a free pattern book.

- Crochet Treasures. "Patterns from the past; Creating heirlooms for tomorrow..." This is the motto of this web site with a collection of first-rate patterns. It is a member-based site that offers over 950 vintage patterns to its subscribers. For visitors, it also offers about 25 free vintage crochet patterns for personal use. However, it is not accepting new members at the moment until supplementary notice by the owner.

- Celt's Vintage Crochet. Yet an additional one vintage crochet patterns site, this admittedly has a wide collection of vintage patterns to pick from. And the best thing about this site is that all of these patterns are for free! It also showcases the owner's complete projects, most of which are doilies and other table accessories.

- Soft Memories. This site brings you back to the past with its collection of more than a thousand vintage crochet patterns. The patterns are grouped in separate categories - doilies, bed jackets and slippers, hanky edgings, potholders, ruffles and flowers, doll clothes, and other home décor pieces. All of these patterns can be viewed and printed out by subscribing to the site. There are also a few free patterns available for visitors to get a peak of what the site has to offer.

- Vintage Crochet Patterns e-book. This sort-of e-book contains 20 extraordinary vintage patterns that are easy to crochet and can be hits in fairs and bazaars. Some examples of the patterns available are the crochet work bag, beaded doily, and the wedding ring bedspread. This is a transported document file (pdf) that can be downloaded for free from Crochet and Knitting web site.

- 1800's to Early 1900's Vintage Pattern Links. This site, authored by a lady named Martha who is also known as StarGazer, has some links to patterns that were designed way back 1800s up to 1930s. These patterns can be accessed for free. The site also has links to other web sites that offer vintage crochet patterns.

- old Crochet Patterns. This section in the web site Knitting-Crochet has practically a hundred of vintage patterns categorized into baby pieces, men's or ladies' wear, slippers, tablecloth, doily, and many others. It also offers to turn your knitting patterns to crochet and vice versa. Best of all, these patterns are free to entrance and print for personal use!

- old Crochet Patterns. This one is separate from the site above as this is the web site name itself, not just a section. This site offers vintage crochet patterns from 1850s to 1950s and all of these are baby items such as bonnet, booties, hat, jumper, afghan, and a lot more. It also provides free lesson for the wannabes and beginners of this needlecraft.

These are just a few of the tons of resources you can find online that offers hard-to-find vintage patterns. Whether free or fee-based, these sites and resources can admittedly take you back in time with the wonderful, classical patterns that they offer.

If you are a crochet hobbyist you may seriously think checking out these online resources. You should be able to find a huge collection of patterns for free, as well as purchasable ones. Whether you're a crochet master, or a novice of this eloquent hobby, these patterns will admittedly please you in many ways.

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Vintage Crochet Patterns - As Old As TimeHow To Crochet Cluster Stitch Tube. Duration : 15.75 Mins.


www.mikeyssmail.com This is how to crochet a puff stitch. This type of stitching is also called PUFF ALIGN STITCH... more so because the puffs and gaps are directly lined up over top each other. Stunning to look at, simple to make. YOu will love this for afghans and really ornamental projects! This type of stitching is often used in Hats and baby stuff.

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1/26/2012

Knifty Knitter Round, Rectangular, & Serenity Looms?

Knifty Knitter Round, Rectangular, & Serenity Looms? Tube. Duration : 16.55 Mins.


www.mikeyssmail.com Deciding which type of loom to buy and size isn't always easy. Looming is a lot of fun and addictive. But you don't want to buy a loom for the sake of buying a loom. This will help you make better choices instead of buying out the store and realizing you have looms you will never use.

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1/25/2012

Make A Scarf - 1 Ripple Stitch

Make A Scarf - 1 Ripple Stitch Video Clips. Duration : 1.23 Mins.


Here's an example before the lesson of what it will look like.

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1/23/2012

Check Out TWO TONE SLIP-STITCH KNITTED AFGHAN PATTERN - Vintage 1947 Knitting Pattern (ePattern) - Instant Download Ebook - AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD to KINDLE DX, ... (digital book, knit, blanket, throw, e-book)

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TWO TONE SLIP-STITCH KNITTED AFGHAN PATTERN

A downloadable vintage knitting pattern for your Kindle!

FINISHED SIZE: 48" x 87" without Fringe

This pattern was originally published in 1947. It has been edited & converted to digital format by NorthernLightsVintage for convenient viewing on the Kindle wireless handheld reader, PC, Mac, as well as other devices (see below). Text-to-Speech is also enabled for this epattern.

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This ebook is available for download to the following devices:

Kindle (1st Generation)
Kindle (2nd Generation)
Kindle DX (3G, 9.7")
Kindle for PC
Kindle for Mac
Kindle for iPhone
Kindle for Blackberry
Kindle for iPad
Kindle for Android
Kindle (3G+Wi-Fi, 6")
Kindle (Wi-Fi, 6")

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MATERIALS REQUIRED:

AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY "DAWN" KNITTING WORSTED, ARTICLE W11
13--1 1/4 oz. Skeins Amber.
12--1 1/4 oz. Skeins Wood Brown.
1 Circular Steel Knitting Needle No. 8.
Bone Crochet Hook No. 5.

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I have many more vintage patterns available for Kindle download! View them all here: http://amzn.to/NorthernLightsVintage
Or simply click on my name: NorthernLightsVintage (at the top of this page, directly under the pattern title). You can also type
"NorthernLightsVintage" into any Amazon or Kindle search window to see a complete listing of all ebooks I currently offer.

If you have questions about this or any of the other patterns I offer, please feel free to send me an email:
Patterns@NorthernLightsVintage.com

Have a wonderful day! :)

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TWO TONE SLIP-STITCH KNITTED AFGHAN PATTERN

A downloadable vintage knitting pattern for your Kindle!

FINISHED SIZE: 48" x 87" without Fringe

This pattern was originally published in 1947. It has been edited & converted to digital format by NorthernLightsVintage for convenient viewing on the Kindle wireless handheld reader, PC, Mac, as well as other devices (see below). Text-to-Speech is also enabled for this epattern.

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This ebook is available for download to the following devices:

Kindle (1st Generation)
Kindle (2nd Generation)
Kindle DX (3G, 9.7")
Kindle for PC
Kindle for Mac
Kindle for iPhone
Kindle for Blackberry
Kindle for iPad
Kindle for Android
Kindle (3G+Wi-Fi, 6")
Kindle (Wi-Fi, 6")

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MATERIALS REQUIRED:

AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY "DAWN" KNITTING WORSTED, ARTICLE W11
13--1 1/4 oz. Skeins Amber.
12--1 1/4 oz. Skeins Wood Brown.
1 Circular Steel Knitting Needle No. 8.
Bone Crochet Hook No. 5.

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I have many more vintage patterns available for Kindle download! View them all here: http://amzn.to/NorthernLightsVintage
Or simply click on my name: NorthernLightsVintage (at the top of this page, directly under the pattern title). You can also type
"NorthernLightsVintage" into any Amazon or Kindle search window to see a complete listing of all ebooks I currently offer.

If you have questions about this or any of the other patterns I offer, please feel free to send me an email:
Patterns@NorthernLightsVintage.com

Have a wonderful day! :)


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1/21/2012

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Vintage Knitting Afghan Patterns - 36 Homemade Knit Afghan Patterns - Baby Knit Afghan, French Poodles Afghan, Leaf Pattern Afghan and Many More Overview

Thirty-Six Vintage Afghans to Knit. Patterns Include:

• Afghan Pattern Style No. 3525
• Afghan Pattern Style No. 3782
• Afghan Pattern Style No. 3783
• Afghan Pattern Style No. 3784
• Afghan Pattern Style No. 3788
• Afghan Pattern Style No. 3790
• Baby Afghan
• Bedtime Story
• Blue and White Afghan
• Cable Afghan
• Classic Knitted Afghan
• Cuddle-Up Shawl
• Dutch Tile Afghan
• Feather and Fan Afghan
• First Outing
• French Poodles Knitted Afghan
• Garter Stitch Afghan
• Harlequin Afghan
• Knitted Block Cover
• Knitted Cable Stitch Afghan
• Knitted Patio Stripe Afghan
• Knitted Striped Afghan
• Knitted Zig Zag Afghan
• Lagoon - No crocheting and no knitting in this afghan - all you have to do is weave yarn through rayon lace curtain material and knot the ends of yarn into tassels.
• Leaf Pattern Afghan
• Pineapple
• Plaid Afghan
• Red and White Striped Afghan
• Rosebud Afghan
• Satin Stripe
• Sculptured Block Afghan
• Striped Afghan
• Symphony in Red Afghan
• Television Afghan
• Tone-O-Rama Panel Afghan
• Two-Tone Slip-Stitch Afghan

These patterns have been recreated from a public domain sources and have been digitally formatted for Kindle and other electronic reading devices. Kindle is a great way to save your Knitting patterns.

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Vintage Knitting Afghan Patterns - 36 Homemade Knit Afghan Patterns - Baby Knit Afghan, French Poodles Afghan, Leaf Pattern Afghan and Many More Specifications

Thirty-Six Vintage Afghans to Knit. Patterns Include:

• Afghan Pattern Style No. 3525
• Afghan Pattern Style No. 3782
• Afghan Pattern Style No. 3783
• Afghan Pattern Style No. 3784
• Afghan Pattern Style No. 3788
• Afghan Pattern Style No. 3790
• Baby Afghan
• Bedtime Story
• Blue and White Afghan
• Cable Afghan
• Classic Knitted Afghan
• Cuddle-Up Shawl
• Dutch Tile Afghan
• Feather and Fan Afghan
• First Outing
• French Poodles Knitted Afghan
• Garter Stitch Afghan
• Harlequin Afghan
• Knitted Block Cover
• Knitted Cable Stitch Afghan
• Knitted Patio Stripe Afghan
• Knitted Striped Afghan
• Knitted Zig Zag Afghan
• Lagoon - No crocheting and no knitting in this afghan - all you have to do is weave yarn through rayon lace curtain material and knot the ends of yarn into tassels.
• Leaf Pattern Afghan
• Pineapple
• Plaid Afghan
• Red and White Striped Afghan
• Rosebud Afghan
• Satin Stripe
• Sculptured Block Afghan
• Striped Afghan
• Symphony in Red Afghan
• Television Afghan
• Tone-O-Rama Panel Afghan
• Two-Tone Slip-Stitch Afghan

These patterns have been recreated from a public domain sources and have been digitally formatted for Kindle and other electronic reading devices. Kindle is a great way to save your Knitting patterns.

View additional patterns at http://www.amazon.com/Bookdrawer/e/B004G75XJQ/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1


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1/17/2012

Check Out Knit Baby Block Cover Afghan Pattern - Knitting Pattern to Download - Kindle Knitting Patterns

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This knitted baby block cover afghan pattern measures 25 inches by 32 inches without the fringe. With the option to embroider flowers on to the afghan cover up the instructions can be easily followed by experienced knitters.

The original pattern is from Star Baby Book no 130 and has been digitally edited and converted to a digital format for easy viewing for Kindle wireless reading devices and other digital reading devices.

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Knit Baby Block Cover Afghan Pattern - Knitting Pattern to Download - Kindle Knitting Patterns Specifications

This knitted baby block cover afghan pattern measures 25 inches by 32 inches without the fringe. With the option to embroider flowers on to the afghan cover up the instructions can be easily followed by experienced knitters.

The original pattern is from Star Baby Book no 130 and has been digitally edited and converted to a digital format for easy viewing for Kindle wireless reading devices and other digital reading devices.

View additional patterns at http://www.amazon.com/Bookdrawer/e/B004G75XJQ/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1


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1/15/2012

Knitting Stitches: 5 Most popular Knitting Stitch Types

Welcome to the amazing world of knitting! Even if you've been here for a while, there is always something new about this most moving craft!

Let me start by introducing you to the five stitch types that I believe are at the very heart of knitting!

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Learning to knit, you know, is nothing more than studying dissimilar knitting stitch types.

Knitting Stitches: 5 Most popular Knitting Stitch Types

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KNITTED ROSEBUD AFGHAN

A downloadable vintage knitting pattern for your Kindle!

This knitting pattern was originally published by Columbia Minerva as "Afghans by Columbia Minerva, Volume No. 742". It has been edited and converted to downloadable, digital format by NorthernLightsVintage for convenient viewing on the Kindle wireless handheld reader, PC,
Mac, as well as other devices (see below). Text-to-Speech is also enabled for this "epattern".

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This ebook is available for download to the following devices:

Kindle (1st Generation)
Kindle (2nd Generation)
Kindle DX (3G, 9.7")
Kindle for PC
Kindle for Mac
Kindle for iPhone
Kindle for Blackberry
Kindle for iPad
Kindle for Android
Kindle (3G+Wi-Fi, 6")
Kindle (Wi-Fi, 6")
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Materials required to make the Knitted Rosebud Afghan:

Columbia-Minerva Knitting Worsted (4 oz skein)-14 skeins of Main Color (MC)-Light Green # 5027

OR

Columbia-Minerva Nantuk 4 ply Knitting Yarn (Knitting Worsted size-2 or 4 oz skein)-56 ounces of Main Color (MC)-Light Green #5201

AND

4 ozs in each of the following colors for Duplicate Stitch embroidery.

Light Green:
Knitting Worsted #5084
Nantuk 4 ply #5258

Dark Green:
Knitting Worsted #5086
Nantuk 4 ply #5260

Light Rose:
Knitting Worsted #5065
Nantuk 4 ply #5250

Medium Rose:
Knitting Worsted #5013
Nantuk 4 ply #5252

Dark Rose:
Knitting Worsted #5015
Nantuk 4 ply #5208

Knitting Needles:
1 pair "Boye" Size 1 0,
1 cable needle,
1 Steel Crochet Hook Size 2
1 "Hiawatha" blunt end tapestry needle

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I have many more vintage patterns available for Kindle download! View them all here: http://amzn.to/NorthernLightsVintage
Or simply click on my name: NorthernLightsVintage (at the top of this page, directly under the pattern title). You can also type
"NorthernLightsVintage" into any Amazon or Kindle search window to see a complete listing of all ebooks I currently offer.

If you have questions about this or any of the other patterns I offer, please feel free to send me an email: Patterns@NorthernLightsVintage.com

Have a wonderful day! :)

Knitting Pattern: KNITTED ROSEBUD AFGHAN - A Downloadable Vintage Pattern (ePattern) - AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD to Kindle DX, Kindle for PC, Mac, iPhone, ... idea, pdf, ebook, book, blanket, crafts) Specifications


KNITTED ROSEBUD AFGHAN

A downloadable vintage knitting pattern for your Kindle!

This knitting pattern was originally published by Columbia Minerva as "Afghans by Columbia Minerva, Volume No. 742". It has been edited and converted to downloadable, digital format by NorthernLightsVintage for convenient viewing on the Kindle wireless handheld reader, PC,
Mac, as well as other devices (see below). Text-to-Speech is also enabled for this "epattern".

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This ebook is available for download to the following devices:

Kindle (1st Generation)
Kindle (2nd Generation)
Kindle DX (3G, 9.7")
Kindle for PC
Kindle for Mac
Kindle for iPhone
Kindle for Blackberry
Kindle for iPad
Kindle for Android
Kindle (3G+Wi-Fi, 6")
Kindle (Wi-Fi, 6")
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Materials required to make the Knitted Rosebud Afghan:

Columbia-Minerva Knitting Worsted (4 oz skein)-14 skeins of Main Color (MC)-Light Green # 5027

OR

Columbia-Minerva Nantuk 4 ply Knitting Yarn (Knitting Worsted size-2 or 4 oz skein)-56 ounces of Main Color (MC)-Light Green #5201

AND

4 ozs in each of the following colors for Duplicate Stitch embroidery.

Light Green:
Knitting Worsted #5084
Nantuk 4 ply #5258

Dark Green:
Knitting Worsted #5086
Nantuk 4 ply #5260

Light Rose:
Knitting Worsted #5065
Nantuk 4 ply #5250

Medium Rose:
Knitting Worsted #5013
Nantuk 4 ply #5252

Dark Rose:
Knitting Worsted #5015
Nantuk 4 ply #5208

Knitting Needles:
1 pair "Boye" Size 1 0,
1 cable needle,
1 Steel Crochet Hook Size 2
1 "Hiawatha" blunt end tapestry needle

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I have many more vintage patterns available for Kindle download! View them all here: http://amzn.to/NorthernLightsVintage
Or simply click on my name: NorthernLightsVintage (at the top of this page, directly under the pattern title). You can also type
"NorthernLightsVintage" into any Amazon or Kindle search window to see a complete listing of all ebooks I currently offer.

If you have questions about this or any of the other patterns I offer, please feel free to send me an email: Patterns@NorthernLightsVintage.com

Have a wonderful day! :)


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Wherever I roam on the Web, many of the same questions arise. Over and over again, I come over forums and discussions with the same types of concerns.

In this article, I will attempt to elucidate some of the basic knitting stitches and all they encompass.

I will talk about 'the knit stitch', 'the purl stitch', 'knit 2 together', 'yarn-over', and the 'stockinette stitch'.

These five stitches, I believe, form the very foundation of knitting. Learn, and perfect, each one of these, and you will be well on your way to becoming an master in knitting!

All other patterns emerge from these few stitches. So, let's begin!

'The Knit Stitch'. Have you ever looked at something knitted? I mean, unmistakably looked? If you have, you will see one side of the knitting looks dissimilar from the other.

Knitting follows structures. The knit stitch is formed by production loops which interweave with one another; one after another.

The knit stitch will look like dinky "v" patterns when viewed from the knit side of a pattern.

To form a "knit stitch" you use one needle to pull a loop of yarn through the existing stitch on the other needle. (You can knit with more than two needles, but that's a consulation for another day.)

Holding both needles in your hands, insert the right needle, from "front to back" into the first stitch on the left needle. Holding the yarn at the back, bring it "over" the tip of the needle, counterclockwise. Pull the yarn down, and catch it with the right needle.

Slip the "old" stitch off the left needle and you have a new stitch on the right needle! A knit stitch!

Many times you will be told the knit stitch is the "right side" or Rs of your work. But, once in a while, it will be the "wrong side" or Ws.

Either way, it's good to know those two abbreviations.

'The Purl Stitch'. The purl stitch will look like what looks like "brick-face" when viewed from the purl side of a pattern.

Unlike the knit stitch, with the purl stitch, you hold the yarn to the "front" of your knitting.

Insert the right needle from "back to front" into the first stitch on the left needle. With your right index finger, wrap yarn counterclockwise nearby and down the right needle.

Draw the right needle and yarn backwards through the "old" stitch. Slip off the old stitch. A new stitch forms. A purl stitch!

'Knit 2 Together.' Now, this is easy! Just knit two together! Insert the right needle into the second stitch from the tip of the left needle, production sure to "catch" the first stitch with it.

Bring your yarn over and up, then down, catch your yarn, slip the old stitches off, and you have a new stitch in their place.

You will have only one new stitch from two. Knitting two together is often used to decrease stitches or to create an open-work pattern.

'Yarn-over'. Adding a yarn-over, or Yo, is also used when creating open-work designs. To do a yarn-over after a knit stitch, just bring your yarn over your work from the back to the front. Then, knit the next stitch.

You will see an extra "stitch" on the row. When you come to that stitch in your next row of knitting, it will not look anchored like the others. That's because you put it there, all of itself.

Knit it like you would knit any stitch. As you go, you will see that yarn-overs create "holes" or openwork designs in your knitting.

'Stockinette Stitch'. This stitch is knitting's most common. All it consists of is knitting one row, then purling the next, and so on, and so on.

The stockinette stitch is exactly where every knitter should begin. And stick with it until you know your stitches well!

So there you have it! *5* most favorite knitting stitch types!

Get knitting!

Copyright 2006 Alice Seidel

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Pattern Name: "Knitted Cable Stitch Afghan"
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... American Thread Company "Dawn" Knitting Worsted, Article W11
... 42--1 1/4 oz. Skeins White or any color desired.
... 1 Pair No. 8 Knitting Needles
... 1 Double Pointed Knitting Needle.
... Bone Crochet Hook No. 6,

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Pattern Name: "Knitted Cable Stitch Afghan"
Craft: Knitting
Original Publishing Year: 1947
Format: Kindle eBook download

MATERIALS
... American Thread Company "Dawn" Knitting Worsted, Article W11
... 42--1 1/4 oz. Skeins White or any color desired.
... 1 Pair No. 8 Knitting Needles
... 1 Double Pointed Knitting Needle.
... Bone Crochet Hook No. 6,

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1/09/2012

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1/08/2012

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I truly believe that anything can learn to knit - however, how pleased you are with your knitted projects, and consequently how inspired you'll be to go on to bigger and best things, is very dependent on how your early attempts turn out. There are two of three simple, but essential, steps which will transform your final outcomes from the satisfactory to the naturally sensational.

Before you start: Needles and Tension.

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Once you have identified a knitting pattern you need to select your needles and believe me, choosing a needle you're comfortable with makes a real difference to the knitting experience. Needles come in a mind-blowing selection of sizes and lengths and are made from a variety of materials. Straight, metal needles, normally aluminium, have come to be the staple of the knitting kit and are beneficial for knitting artificial yarns because they are level and allow your work to slide along easily. However, they can come to be whether "sticky" or feel cold to work with. The more modern needles man-made from plastic or acrylic are light and strong and beneficial in larger sizes where the equivalent metal needle would be heavy to use. Former wooden needles have recently returned to popularity and are now made from a range of sustainable woods such as birch, and most knitters, once they've made the change to wooden needles, are unyielding to using anything else. The heat of your hands warms the wood and makes them very comfortable to work with adding to the whole tactile contact of knitting. Wooden needles also tend to be level but not too glossy so are accepted to all levels of skill. They are obviously more fragile than other types of needles so need to be looked after but a "broken in" pair of wooden needles, where a natural patina has industrialized through use, can't be beaten. With contact and as a scheme demands, knitters wish circular or double-point needles to "knit in the round" or for distributing the weight of a larger scheme like a blanket or afghan, but investing in good potential wooden needles is invaluable.

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Whilst every knitter just can't wait to cast on a new scheme (which is probably why knitters have so many Wips: works-in-progress) I can't emphasis sufficient the importance of checking your tension. Whilst roughly all patterns give a accepted idea of the amount of rows/stitches over a given distance, we all knit slightly differently and it is significant to check your tension if you don't want to cease up with a "sloppy Joe" instead of a "skinny rib" jumper! Using your pattern or your yarn's "ball band" as a guide, make up a tension square measuring 15cm x 15cm (6" x 6"). Top tip; garter stitch (knit every stitch) for the first three rows and then on the first three stitches of every row to preclude your square curling. If you are knitting something patterned, work your tension square in the pattern to check the tension. (This also gives you a good indication of whether you're going to like the fulfilled, article or not!) Cast off and gently level your swatch and pin to a padded exterior (ie. A folded towel) making sure you don't over stretch your square. Using a large headed pin as a marker, place it vertically between two stitches then, using a ruler, portion 10cm (4") along the row and place another pin in the knitting. To check row tension, insert a pin horizontally and then portion vertically 10cm (4") up the work and place another. Count the stitches and rows between the pins noting any differences in the recommended tension. If your tension matches you can start knitting! However, it you have more stitches/rows than stated, your knitting is too tight and you need to use larger needles. If you have less stitches, your tension is too loose and you should try smaller needles. whether way, it is worth trying another tension square to get it right. I used to think of tension checking as not only a waste of time, but also of yarn. I now combat this by labelling (yarn/pattern and needle details) my tension squares and they then serve as a beneficial reference for time to come projects.

It doesn't end at "Cast Off"

Once you've got towards the end of your scheme it can be tempting to cast off, pin the bits together, sew up and admire. However, it as a matter of fact is worth taking a bit of time over the finishing process. Top tip for casting off, if you find that your knitting style is quite "tight" you may select to change to larger sized needles for the cast off edge.

The process of "blocking", basically wetting or steaming the knitted piece(s) to even out the stitches and allow the fibres to adjust and relax into place, is well worth the extra effort. Whilst you won't need to block every piece of knitting, for most garments it can make a huge difference. significant for fine yarn knitting such as lace shawls, blocking is also as a matter of fact beneficial to personel pieces to assist with the sewing up process and helps give a expert finish. You need to find a flat exterior larger than the biggest knitted piece, for example a spare projection of carpeting or your dining table, alternatively, you can make your own "blocking board" by wrapping a piece of hardboard with foam, wadding or an unwanted towel and then exterior this over with a heavy cloth and securing in place with stapes or panel pins.

Most natural fibres such as wool, cotton, linen, cashmere and alpaca can be steam pressed or wet blocked, whilst mohair, wool blends and artificial yarns don't normally acknowledge well to steaming but can be wet blocked. I've tried a variety of blocking methods, from steaming to fully immersing pieces in water (heart-stoppingly scary!) before wringing out and pinning to shape, but I much prefer the following more diplomatic method. Lay your piece of knitting out on your blocking exterior but don't pin yet, using a spray bottle, dampen the pieces, using a fine mist but also ensuring the pieces are quite damp. Using long pins, get the pieces to the exterior starting with the length, then the width and lastly curves and corners. Use a tape portion and check dimensions against pattern advice normally and don't be stingy with pins - every few inches will preclude the shapes distorting. Allow the piece(s) to dry naturally. Cautionary note: avoid blocking any ribbed areas unless you want the elasticity of the fulfilled, piece to be diminished.

Bringing it all together: Sewing up

Sewing up is probably viewed as the most disagreeable part of knitting. All those boring ends to sew in and then making sure the right bits (and proprietary sides) are together can be particularly tedious - but again, taking that bit of extra time will pay dividends. There are two main stitches used for sewing up; back stitch and mattress stitch. Back stitch gives a good strong seam ideal for curved and horizontal seams such as nearby armholes and along shoulders. Mattress stitch is a very neat joining stitch for side seams and seams which don't need too much elasticity. If pieces are blocked correctly, pinning them together should be a much easier job - use plenty of pins and ease in any plenty as you go. On a approved sweater or cardigan you will normally sew one or both shoulder seams together, work the neckband, sew the sleeves into place and then cease by sewing the side and sleeve seams. Use the same yarn you used to knit the garment (this isn't all the time feasible with some novelty or specialised yarn in which case you need to select a suitable level yarn in a matching colour). get your yarn by working a merge of back stitches close to the seam edge and then work your way along the seam using your chosen stitch, pulling the yarn firmly but avoiding puckering, and checking the spoton side of the garment as you go. Finally, press the sewn seams using one of the following methods. Place a clean, damp tea towel over the seams (garment should be inside out) and using a diplomatic heat, press the seams with your iron, lifting the iron on and off the fabric rather than using a sliding motion. Alternatively, spray the seam on the inside of the garment and finger press to flatten and allow to dry naturally. Pressing the sewn seams "sets" the seam stitches and helps preclude any yarn ends from working free.

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From classic to trendy, from summer throws to wintertime wrap-ups, from baby blankets to sofa-back decorations, these 33 fantastic original afghan designs will please any taste and fill any need. And, they’re great projects for even the beginning knitter, because there’s no fitting and no armholes: just knit away and you have a gorgeous handcrafted item to enjoy and share. The full-color photos, knitting charts, and easy-to-follow instructions will inspire anyone to make the luxurious Wintry Nights afghan, pretty, beaded Perfect Pearls project, and bright Fiesta afghan, knitted from hand-painted wools. Knitters hoping to expand their skills will also find tips on creating a large-scale project, and on working with others in a fun-filled knitting group.


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