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Accessories
Downton Daisy’s Hat
Daisy's Hat is based on the tam Daisy wore in Season 3, episode 3 of Downton Abbey. It utilizes jogless garter stitch "grooves" in the top, creating the concentric circles you see in her hat in the show. The garter stitch and hemmed edge make this hat reversible.
Skills required:
- knitting in the round
- i-cord
The pattern includes a detailed photo tutorial for creating a hemmed edge.
Finnish Coffee Cozy
This little gem includes a tutorial for a plaited cast-on and bind-off. It also uses a motif I've been using in all those Knitting XX from Around the World books (socks, hats, scarves, mittens, sweaters)
Skills required:
- knit and purl
- in the round
- colorwork experience helpful, but not required
- British and Continental knitting helpful, but not required
Pattern includes photo tutorial.
Toys
Simple Knitted Hexaflexagon
This toy is a fabulous math lesson for your young friends (or yourself) and is also--as I’ve learned--a nice stress toy for kids with ADD.
The hexaflexagon is knitted in one piece then seamed.
The pattern includes a photo tutorial on how to seam and fold the hexaflexagon.
The blog post, HexaFlexing Fun, and the pattern link to videos of hexaflexagons in action.
I can’t wait to see the modifications you make! Enjoy!
Current file version: v2.
Cheddar, the Craftlit Mascot
Cheddar is the new CraftLit mascot. About 5" tall, he is easy to knit and seamless.
I loathe the seam.
Skills required:
- icord
- in the round
- short rows
- provisional cast-on
Pattern includes photo tutorial.
Current version: v2.
Wensleydale
Wensleydale is a quick-to-knit buddy for Cheddar, the CraftLit critter.
Knit with 30yds (or so), Wensleydale is a great way to use up leftover sock yarn. And you can knit him in one night.
Do not use safety eyes if you’re going to let your cat have at him, though. Embroidery would be safer for all involved.
Skills required:
- knitting in the round
- icord
- chart reading
- written instructions reading.
Socks
Sock Heels
The French Heel has a lovely, rounded sensibility—not unlike a fine Bordeaux.
Okay, that's a little much. But, it really is quite a graceful heel.
Current version: v2