Knitting Project: a black cat part 1

  

I thought I would share the black cat  I have been knitting lately for my office. I love cats and used to have four of them, now I have just one cat who is mischief and gets into as much a toddler.  

What's that stitch? Mock Rib

Our stitch series includes a range of different stitches for different skill levels. I've had fun making new patchwork squares for my blanket - each is included with each stitch post along with handy stitch cards.  This month our stitch is mock rib, come and learn how to do this simple two row repeat.  Learn what this stitch is, how to do mock rib and get few project ideas for using this stitch.

How to make an I cord

Wondering what an I cord is or how to make a I cord without a knitting helper? In this post I explain what is a I cord , what you can make with an I cord. I also a step by step tutorial for making an I cord using straight needles and double pointed needles (DPN's). 

Simple Garden Scarf Project

I thought I would share the simple garden scarf  I have been knitting.  This scarf pattern I designed when I first started again in my 20's and was the 3rd project I knitted, designed in a simple stocking stitch so I could improve my garter stitch and purl stitches.  Reminding me of the garden paths at the garden I used to visit with family members. I decided to start knitting it again to update the photos of this scarf as the other one I gifted to charity. 

Knitted in memory of my family member who I used to go to the garden with and who passed away earlier on this year. 

Free Simple garden scarf knitting pattern

The simple stocking stitch scarf was the first pattern I designed after I learnt how to do purl stitches and after I learnt that stocking stitch would roll up if it didn't have a border.  The scarf was inspired by walks through the Botanical Gardens in Auckland with family members, when I went to visit them and started knitting again sitting out in their garden reminded me of this memory when I was a child. 

What's that stitch - sand stitch

Welcome to what's that stitch series! Come and learn how to do sand stitch. Sand stitch creates a reversible stitch pattern that looks great on both side.  The right side is bit like a rib stitch while the back looks as though there are little stars on every 2nd stitch.  Learn what this stitch is, how to do sand stitch and get few project ideas for using this stitch.

Free pattern: I Cord Coaster

I've created a simple i-cord coaster using the fun technique of i-cords.  I knitted a couple for my coffee table.  They look great in any colour and ones knitted in varigated yarn are quite interesting. Here is our I cord coaster free pattern, inspired by vines in a forest. 

What's that stitch? Basket weave

Here is one of my favourite stitches, basket weave, it creates little squares which is why it is also called checkerboard.  Here is a quick guide how to do basket weave, what it looks like and a few things you can make using basket weave.

Guide on how to do a stretchy cast off step by step

Are you wondering how to get a stretchy cast off?  It has become my go to cast off as I cast off too tightly and this saves grabbing another needle the next size up. This cast off is also perfect for cuffs, neckbands, sock cuffs and any other time your wanting a stretchy cast off. This post will show you how to do a stretchy cast off step by step guide. 

Free printable Cozy Woodland Cottage Knits Calendar 2020

New December 2020 free printable calendars out now!

I know it's nearly the end of February 2020, sorry i'm putting the calendars out late this year. You can start each month with a fresh new calendar page! I thought i'd create two free 2020 calendar free printables for you since you loved them both so much last year.  Each calendar comes out monthly. I've created two monthly calendars with different designs for you - a knitting calendar and a scenery calendar.  Each calendar page has the calendar along with at least two photos.