Knitting

Free Patterns, Tutorials and Project Ideas

Interweave Accessories 2009 – It’s Only A Dime!

by

That’s Right! For only a cool .10 cents you can get this magazine, in digital format!

Here’s what Interweave says:

If you’ve never downloaded a digital
edition before, see how easy it can be!

 Interweave Knits Accessories
special issue magazine features projects for every season and every
style!

 Interweave Knits
Accessories includes 60+ projects. Filled with accessories galore to warm
your extremities–hats, scarves and wraps, socks, mitts and gloves. this is a
compilation of our favorite knitted accessories. These projects are both
seasonal and year-round, timeless in design, and wearable for all ages.

And there’s more: From simple how-to get
started techniques through quick finishing tips, this issue will be a handy
reference for great accessories now and for many years to come.

Yeah, a link would be a good idea, eh? Here it is:

Comments

  1. I’m trying really hard to find it to download, but everywhere I look, I find the issue in digital format costs $14. Is there a link I’m missing somewhere?

  2. I’m with Bonnie – is there a direct link you can post to the 10 cent download? I’d be much obliged ifyou could post it, it’s starting to turn colder here and everyone wants gloves…

  4. Thank you wanted to see what the downloading thing is about without investing heavily. I have downloaded it but haven’t really decided what I think yet.

Have you read?

Free Knitted Crown Pattern for Kids and Adults: A Sweet Handmade Dress-Up Idea

There’s something wonderfully charming about a knitted crown. It’s playful, useful for the dress-up basket, and just the sort of small project that gives a leftover ball of yarn a proper purpose. Much better than letting it roll around the cupboard for another three years.

This free knitted crown pattern for kids and adults combines a simple garter-stitch band with shaped triangular points. The mustard-gold colour gives it that storybook crown look, although pink, purple or woodland green would be equally lovely.

A Manageable Next Step for Beginner Knitters

The construction is the appealing part of this design. Everything is knitted flat, so you won’t need double-pointed needles or experience joining stitches in the round.

You knit the band first, then work each crown point separately over a group of 12 stitches. Paired decreases gradually narrow each triangle, giving you a small, repeatable section to concentrate on.

I’d describe this as a confident beginner knitting project. You’ll need to know how to knit, work two types of decreases, hold unused stitches and sew a simple seam. There are several yarn tails to weave in, so a little patience with finishing will help.

Three Sizes With Room to Personalise

The pattern includes three sizes, with seven, eight or nine crown points. Choose by the wearer’s head measurement rather than age, and check your gauge carefully. Yarn stretch will make a noticeable difference to the fit.

For birthdays, an embroidered initial would be a sweet finishing touch. Contrasting yarn diamonds could suggest little jewels without adding hard embellishments.

What to Know Before Casting On

This is a soft knitted crown, so expect gentle points rather than a rigid costume accessory. A springy wool or wool-blend yarn should give the shaping more support than a very drapey yarn.

The stitch calculations have been checked, but the design has not yet been sample-knitted. The accompanying image is an illustrative mockup, so the finished texture and proportions may vary with your yarn and tension.

For a small handmade birthday accessory or a cheerful addition to the dress-up box, this is an appealing idea. And if an adult needs a matching crown for supervising the royal household, the larger size has that covered too.