http://folksy.com/shops/knithappens handmade knit oddities, curiosities and eccentricities en-gb knithappens handmade knit oddities, curiosities and eccentricities THIS LISTING IS FOR THE PATTERN This pattern was influenced by some yarn created by Skein Queen called Seven Swans and by a walk along the edge of the river and the ripples you see. The pattern includes instructions for making handwarmers and the mittens. Both patterns include thumbs. Recommended Yarn: The yarn is hand dyed by Skein Queen, Plushness, fingering/ 4 ply (14 wpi) UK yarn, dyed in the UK. Approx 150 yards/ 50g required for mittens main colour (MC )and small amount of Contrast Colour (CC) This pattern is suitable for intermediate knitters. Skills: Basic chart reading, knitting in the round, magic Loop/ DPN’s Finished Size (approx): Mittens (inc cuff): (s) 25cms/ 9.75 inches long, 17.25cms/6.75 inches wide, (m) 26cms/ 10.25 inches long, 19cms/7.5 inches wide, (l) 27cms/ 10.75 inches long, 20cms/8 inches wide Handwarmers (s) 20cms/ 8 inches long and 17.25cms/6.76 inches wide, (m) 21.5cms/ 8.5 inches long and 19cms/7.5 inches wide, (l) 23cms/ 9 inches long and 20cms/8 inches wide After payment, a pdf file will be e-mailed to you with full, detailed instructions including chart and email support. This pattern is an original, copyrighted design. Please do not reproduce or distribute. By buying this pattern you agree to print and use this pattern only for your personal non-commercial use and you may not sell any items produced using this pattern. knithappens Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:40:08 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2769514 http://folksy.com/items/2769514 PATTERN PDF - Ripple handwarmers and mittens Saltire Mitts Inspired by Scotland I love playing with everyday things and suddenly seeing them as something else. The Saltire works perfectly as a mitten pattern. These mittens are knitted flat, using intarsia. The hand-dyed yarn if you choose to buy it will have variations but we love that for our complete glove anarchy! Recommended Yarn: The yarn is hand dyed by Skein Queen, Desire, DK / 8 ply (11 wpi) 100% merino, DK weight yarn, dyed in the UK, machine wash on cool cycle The hand dyed yarn will have variations but we love that for our complete glove anarchy. http://skeinqueen.co.uk This pattern is knit flat, cuff up and the colourwork is worked intarsia. This pattern is suitable for intermediate knitters. Skills: Chart reading Intarsia Finished Size: (s) 23cms/ 9 inches long and 15-16cms/6.-6.5 inches wide, (m) 25.5cms/ 10 inches long and 16-17cms/6.5-7 inches wide, (l) 28cms/11 inches long and 19-20cms/7.5 - 8 inches wide Gauge, stocking st unblocked following the chart in the round 2” / 5cm (s) 14 sts / 14 rows (m) 13 sts / 13 rows (l) 12 sts / 12 rows Needles and notions: 3.5mm for rib, 4mm for body Blunt tapestry needle Marker (pm) Scrap yarn Yarn: MC (Saltire Blue) CC(white) (s) A 32g/79yds, B 32g/79yds, C 28g/70yds (m) A 35g/88yds, B 35g/88yds, C 3 The pattern is a three page PDF, first page contains colour image banner and final page is colour chart. After payment, a pdf file will be e-mailed to you with full, deta knithappens Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:35:35 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2769490 http://folksy.com/items/2769490 Saltire Mitten PDF Pattern THIS LISTING IS FOR THE PATTERN These gloves were originally hand knitted by me from my own pattern whilst listening all the while to my Fidelity old record player. These Union Jack gloves are a homage to The Sex Pistols, Johnny Rotten and God Save the Queen (the record). Recommended Yarn: Blissful, 100% superwash BFL (Blue Faced Leicester) 4-ply sock The yarn is hand dyed by Skein Queen in the UK.http://skeinqueen.co.uk. Machine wash on cool cycle The hand dyed yarn will have variations but we love that for our complete glove anarchy. Recommended commercial yarn Debbie Bliss, Rialto 4 ply or any equivalent. This pattern is suitable for intermediate – experienced knitters. Skills: Chart reading Knitting in the round Magic Loop/ DPN’s Working with three colours Finished Size: The gloves measure 19.5cms/ 8 inches long and 18cms/7.5 wide. They are one size and would fit a medium size adult. These gloves are completely thumb-less. For smaller and larger sizes, use the needles as listed After payment, a pdf file will be e-mailed to you with full, detailed instructions including chart and email support. This pattern is an original, copyrighted design. Please do not reproduce or distribute. By buying this pattern you agree to print and use this pattern only for your personal non-commercial use and you may not sell any items produced using this pattern. knithappens Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:32:29 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2769462 http://folksy.com/items/2769462 PATTERN PDF - Anarchy in the UK