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I was poking through the Magia Translator’s Union’s Youtube a couple days ago, and stumbled upon the translated version of Aimi’s winter costume story. The text mentions that the scarf and hat that she’s shown wearing in that outfit were ones she knitted herself (with Kokoro’s guidance,) and were the first knitted objects she ever made. I’ve been trying to draft out an actual version of a pattern for said hat/scarf combo, and it looks like the main stitch used is a reversed horseshoe cable (running down instead of up.)

Aimi, dear, why on Earth would you choose cables in your first project?! It took me a solid year of knitting to get to those, and I’d already taught myself crochet by that point. Kokoro did you dirty, mate.

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So i want to knit this sweater for my friend that will start in vitro next week. i’ll knit it for a wee one, like maybe 1 year old sized max. I plan on using yarn from my own stash (Knit Pick Wool of the Andes Worsted superwash).

I am not sure of the colour scheme i should choose though. The idea is that i need something gender neutral (as you can see) but i can’t seem to make up my mind at all. So there you are. i though i’d quizz you! (the last pic is somewhat similar to my third colour scheme. i liked it but didnt want to copy it entirely)

wich one should i knit?

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Anyway I'm reading a book about knitting and came across the acronym SABLE, which stands for Stash Acquired Beyond Life Expectancy, which... yeah.

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Various Baby Clothes: Bluebell Cardigan

Various Baby Clothes: Bluebell Cardigan

Knitting baby clothes is a great way to learn how to knit; hone your knitting skills; use up that pesky end of project yarn or just pass the time with a quick project.

I enjoy knitting baby clothes. For me they are satisfying to knit and quickly finished so there is no chance that I’ll get bored half way through!

The only problem is when I get distracted which explains the few that make up my…

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After last weeks excitement at actually finishing one of my WIPs I got side tracked by the left over yarn and knit another scarf.

You see how easily distracted I get!

I know I’m supposed to be working through my WIPs and only my WIPs but I had yarn left over. As I wound the remaining yarn into a ball I found my mind wondering and I kept thinking about how quick and easy the Cherry Cordial Scarf had been. I decided that I would see how far my remaining yarn would go and I ended up with a nice little scarf.

Give it a try…

6mm needles: Either long needles or a long circular cable to hold the length of the scarf.

Yarn required: Noro Kama yarn – approx 55g

Cast on 150 stitches

Row 1: SSK, knit to end

Row 2: K2tog, knit to end

Row 3: SSK, knit to end

Row 4: K2tog, *K2tog, YO* repeat ** to last 2 stitches, knit to end

Row 5: SSK, knit to end

Row 6: K2tog, purl to end

Row 7: SSK, knit to end

Repeat rows 6 and 7 3 more times (x6 more rows in total) and bind off loosely.

(NB: I changed to a size 7mm needle to help me bind off more loosely.)

  Noro Kama Scarf After last weeks excitement at actually finishing one of my WIPs I got side tracked by the left over yarn and knit another scarf.

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One of my favourite yarns to knit with is Noro. It is so soft to touch and beautiful in colour it makes knitting so much more pleasurable. As it can be expensive I don’t knit with it very often but I treated myself to some last year and I decided I would knit myself some gloves.

As you know I only got as far as knitting one of them so I haven’t yet got to wear the pair out and before you know it, it’ll be too warm to wear them until the end of the year.

One down five to go…

So this is the first WIP I have challenged myself to finish and you’ll be pleased to know that I have!

I adapted a pattern by tante ehm called Camp Out Fingerless Gloves so I could use my Noro Kama yarn.

Gauge required: 15 st x 20 rows I used 5mm needles but use whichever size achieves the gauge above.

Yarn required: 45g of Kama Noro

Provisionally cast on 10 stitches.

Knit 36 rows in stockinette stitch.

Take out provisional cast on and place onto a needle. Cast off using a 3 needle cast off.

Pick up and knit 27 stitches, place marker.

Round 1: Slip marker, cast on 8 stitches, knit to end of round.

Round 2: Knit all.

Round 3: Slip marker, SSK, knit 5, K2tog, knit to end of round.

Round 4: Knit all.

Round 5: Slip marker, SSK, knit 3, K2tog, knit to end of round.

Round 6: Knit all.

Round 7: Slip marker, SSK, knit 1, K2tog, knit to end of round.

Continue to knit until glove measures 9.5”/24cm long. (Approx. 22 rows)

Cast of knit wise.

Repeat for other glove.

I’ve bitten the bullet now to carry on with the challenge. Next up various baby clothes…

Noro Kama Fingerless Gloves One of my favourite yarns to knit with is Noro. It is so soft to touch and beautiful in colour it makes knitting so much more pleasurable.

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Thanks Grandma!

My grandparents came to visit the other day. My Grandma reads my blog so is one of the many people now holding me to my challenge of completing my WIPs.

She asked whether I had decided which project to complete first and I said I hadn’t. She then suggested something I felt silly not to have thought of already…

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Knitted Blanket - A personal project

Knitted Blanket – A personal project

I have always wanted a hand knitted blanket on my bed in winter. I have considered buying one but really I wanted one that I had created myself.

The problem with large knitted items such as a bed blanket is that you have to plan in advance. The problem with me is that I only ever remember I want a snuggly bed blanket when I need it!!

This year, however, I have been more proactive. I have decided…

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