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Check out this Purr-fect Cat-Inspired Knitting Collection

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9 Lives collection Knit PicksI got an email the other day sharing the newest pattern collection from Knit Picks, and I just had to let you all know about it.

The 9 Lives Collection features 10 knitting patterns involving cats. There’s a sweater with a giant cat on the front (and a cardigan with cats ducking in and out of the pockets), cat slippers, scarf, hat and mitts, a kitty cowl and an afghan with a catlike motif.

The patterns can be purchased individually for $4.99 each, or the ebook is $14.99. The paper book is on sale as I write this for $15.99.

The Professor Meow sweater pictured on the cover is probably my favorite. What about you?

 

Comments

  1. Shame on you taking money for knitting patterns. People should exchange/share knitting patterns for free

  2. Really Cindy? The woman is a published author … do you expect to be paid for your work? Personally I have no talent for design and am grateful that there are people who are willing to sell their work. If they choose to release some patterns for free…that’s great too.

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Apple Knitting Patterns for Fall and Back to School

It feels like it’s too early to be thinking about back to school, but as I write this my daughter has just a couple of weeks of summer left! So let’s get in that school and fall knitting spirit by looking at some apple knitting projects. 

If you have a 22 needle circular knitting machine, knitting an apple is one of the easiest things you can do. I have an apple pattern over at Our Daily Craft that will take you just a few minutes to knit and they’re a great addition to your fall decor. 

Apple hats are a classic, and whether you want to knit a hat that looks like an apple or one with apples on it, we’ve got you covered. For hats that look like apples check out the rolled brim version from Emma Crochet Design 4 U, which uses worsted weight yarn and comes in sizes for kids of all ages; and the ribbed brim version from Hand Knit Hugs. This one also calls for worsted weight yarn and comes in four kids sizes. Both include a stem and leaf. 

If you’d rather have apples on your hat, try the Red Apple Hat from Little Red Window. This one is sized from newborn to 2T and calls for four colors of worsted weight yarn. 

How about apple socks? You’ll find Ariel Chang’s Apple Picnic Socks as a free download on Ravelry. These use three colors of sock yarn and come in three sizes. Stone Knits also a pair of stripey apple socks that show the inside of the apple. These also have three sizes but they use six colors total, with the main color being a self-striping yarn. 

If you want a little apple accessory for the house, the apple potholder from Nifty Knitter Designs is cute and a great way to practice double knitting. It uses two colors and you’ll find the colors in the reverse on the other side. The pattern only uses about 50 yards of each color of worsted weight yarn, so it’s a great use for odd balls, too. 

Once you’ve got your double knitting skills sorted you can also try the double knit apple scarf from Crow and Chai Shop. The Winter Apples scarf is shown in red and gold, but you can use whatever colors you like. There are apples, stars and random stitches in the design, which calls for DK weight yarn. There’s also a matching fingerless glove pattern.