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slippersAs the temperatures plunge into the single digits at night and frost covers everything in the morning, those hand knit slippers are a treasure. And you, because you can knit, have the ability to make all kinds of toes happy…

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shawlSo, browsing around on Ravelry, because who doesn’t browse around on Ravelry, I came across this. Have to admit, it was the color that drew me to it, but it’s very pretty. Can you imagine, done up in a silk,…

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baby-vest-and-socks-091027-134131Imagine if every baby was this happy wearing hand knit garments!

This adorable set is from Red Heart and uses Heart and Sole with Aloe yarn from Red Heart.

For sock lovers looking for an affordable sock yarn with something special, Red…

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resized_HatAnother free pattern! And other hat. This one uses only 1 skein, and who can’t use another hat?

http://floryknits.com/fp-noro1skein.pdf

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leaflacesmallAs if you don’t have enough leaves around, here’s another one for you. But, this one doesn’t have to be raked up, or shredded, or mowed. This one is knitted. Bet you’re surprised, eh? A knitted leaf on a knitting…

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TreeBut it’s coming, you know. Christmas. The time when all of us (yes, I’m including myself) break into this little drama, it goes something like this:

Myself: I can knit. I can knit fast. See Terrye knit. See Terrye knit fast.…

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dollsYarn Dolls! Remember when we used to make these? They were fun, and certainly kept us busy and out of trouble. Mostly.

And, the directions are on Spud and Chloe’s blog, here: http://www.spudandchloe.com/blog/2009/10/old-fashioned-yarn-dolls/

This might just be the perfect way to ignite…

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mittsFingerless Mitts, courtesy of Lee Meredith. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on these fast and easy knits: http://www.leethal.net/zine/?p=563

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coffeeYou knit scarves to keep your neck warm, mittens and handwarmers for your fingers, and slippers for your toes. You even knit cute little coats for your cats and dogs. Well, how about keeping your coffee warm with this FREE…

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A reader sent me this list, pretty cool! Still haven’t checked all of them out, but I’m working my way through them.

http://www.appliancepartspros.com/socks-patterns-sewing-tips-kitting-techniques-and-more.aspx

Thanks, Sarah!

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Canadian Country Woman has an excellent article (complete with pictures!) on making it easy to knit socks. After you’ve gotten that down, there are tips for the advanced sock maker. With these tips, you can take any yarn and make…

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So, courtesy of Purple Kitty Yarns, we have this:

jackolanternAnd, the pattern is free!

http://www.purplekittyyarns.com/halloween-patterns/lacy-jack-o-lantern-dishcloth-wc1944

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scarfIsn’t this pretty? I’ve got some Trendsetter yarns that would be perfect, in pinks and oranges. Been looking for a reason to use that, here’s what that looks like:3436swatch

 

 

Here’s the free pattern for the scarf, from Midnight Sky Fibers: http://blog.midnightskyfibers.com/2009/10/new-patterns-ugh-site-down.html

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manThis free pattern from Berroco, a very handsome, easy sweater, is perfect. And, now that hockey season is upon us, who doesn’t need a mindless knit. Have I mentioned lately that Christmas is coming?

Go here: http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/dan/dan.html

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lionIn Lion Brand’s website, By Kids For Kids, we find this cute bag pattern, just perfect for the little ghosts and ghouls in your life!

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/90433AD.html?noImages=

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