Monthly Archives: December 2014

Joy’s Sweater

Posted on December 26, 2014 by rlbates

This sweater is for a grand-niece.  It  was knit using pattern Silver Cardigan by Kristiina Temin.  The yarn for the main sweater is Debbie Bliss Cotton DK.  The yarn for the trim is Adriafil Knitcol.   The colors in the … Continue reading →

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Fingerless Mitts and Beaded Headbands

Posted on December 19, 2014 by rlbates

These fingerless mitts are going to one of my sisters.  The pattern is Cafe au Lait Mitts by Paula McKeever.  I’m not sure what the yarn is.  It’s some leftover in my stash.     These headbands are for a … Continue reading →

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Kristin’s Slouch Hat

Posted on December 12, 2014 by rlbates

My friend/colleague asked me to knit her a slouch hat.  I showed her several patterns on Ravelry and we chose Spinster Slouch by Valérie Miller.  The yarn is Trendsetter Yarns Tonalita.  She loves it.  

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Zach’s Hat

Posted on December 5, 2014 by rlbates

I literally knit this hat twice.  The first time it turned out huge, so I “frogged” (unraveled) it and reknit it with fewer cast on stitches so it would be a more normal head size.  As you can see from … Continue reading →

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