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Don't you just love it when you finish a project? I get a similar pleasure each time I write that last page of a book and type, "The End."
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It was a challenge to work on this sweater project, but the results were well worth it. It was completed before going on my 20 WISHES tour, which is a good thing, as carrying all those colors would have been a nightmare on an airplane! This sweater was knitted for my grandson Carter.
Pattern: Tractor Pullover from Mary Maxim Needlework and Crafts Yarn: Mary Maxim DK/Sport weight Needles: Size 3 and 6 |
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You can tell I particularly enjoy working with the hand-dyed and hand-tied yarns from Fancy Image Yarn in Shelton, WA. This is another sample of the same pattern I’ve knit several times, only using different color combinations. This one was a birthday gift to the publisher of Harlequin. The buttons are hand made with an impression of a leaf, reminiscent of the Canadian Maple Leaf, which I loved. The buttons are from The Button Emporium & Ribbonry in Portland OR.
Yarn: Fancy Image Yarns, hand-tied and hand-dyed yarn Pattern: Top Down Cardigan sweater from Pure and Simple Needles: See pattern for informatiion |
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I completed this vest in February 2008 for my son, Ted. As he is now a vice principal, he needed to update his wardrobe. This vest is very soft and the color is rich. It was a joy to work on it for him.
Pattern: Please a Man Vest, from Creative Knitting magazine, March 2007 Yarn: Araucania Nature Wool Needles: Size 7 circular |
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My grandson Isaiah is crazy for horses. This is another pattern By Melissa that I could not resist and had a lot of fun with. The suede fringe makes it look almost like the real thing! If you look closely you might notice that the “Hand Knit by” label doesn’t say Debbie Macomber. That is because I have a special name in Isaiah’s family—Grandma Pickle. It’s hard to remember how it came about, but it stuck, so I had a set of labels made for that, too!
Pattern: Cowboy Sweater, By Melissa Yarn: Patons Shetland Chunky Needles: See pattern for information |
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This cabled vest was a joy to knit for my honorary uncle, Les Carr. He’s been a friend to my family for as long as I can remember, and we’ve always called him Uncle Les. He and my parents were golfing buddies in my hometown of Yakima, Washington.
Pattern: Man’s Cabled Golf Vest from Knit n’ Style magazine, June 2007 Yarn: I can’t remember! Needles: See pattern for information |
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My grandson, Carter, loves football, so it was a natural when I found this “Letterman Jacket” pattern! I sewed on football decals after the sweater was completed and blocked.
Pattern: Letter Jacket from Knitting Patterns By Melissa, Volume Two, Toddlers to Tots. Yarn: Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride worsted in Blue Flannel, Blue Heirloom and Christmas Green Needles: See pattern for information |
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I had fun knitting this cardigan with a zipper closure for my daughter-in-law, Lana. Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride is one of my favorite yarns and the pattern knit up quickly.
Pattern: Designed by Amy King, Vogue Knit Simple magazine, winter issue 2006/07 Yarn: Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride bulky in black and gray. Needles: See pattern for information |
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I knitted this sweet little sweater for my granddaughter, Madeleine. The pattern is knit from the neck down, and I found the cutest butterfly buttons that complement it perfectly. Some time ago I purchased labels that say “Knit by Hand” and use them often.
Pattern: Knitting Pure and Simple #981 Yarn: Cascade 220 Tweed Needles: See pattern for information |
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I always have a knitting project with me while I am traveling. This sweater was knit while I was on tour in 2007 in support of my book BACK ON BLOSSOM STREET. This pretty pink sweater is for my oldest granddaughter, Jazmine.
Pattern: A pattern and yarn kit from Fancy Image Yarn (fancyimageyarn.com). Yarn: A blend of machine wash merino and hand-tied novelty yarn. Needles: See pattern for information |
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This sweater, knit while I was on tour in 2007 in support of my book, BACK ON BLOSSOM STREET, is for my granddaughter, Madeleine. It always gives me a sense of pride when I can add one of my personalized labels to my hand-knit projects.
Pattern: A pattern and yarn kit from Fancy Image Yarn (fancyimageyarn.com). Yarn: A blend of machine wash merino and hand-tied novelty yarn. Needles: See pattern for information |
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With the yarn I had yarn left over from Madeleine's sweater, plus yarn from another project, I decided to knit hats.
Pattern: I don’t remember! Yarn: Cascade 220 Tweed. |
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Another cute cap made from left over yarn.
Pattern: I don’t remember! Yarn: Fancy Image hand-tied yarn. |
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Most of my projects are for family and friends, but I couldn’t resist knitting this lovely vest for myself in 2007.
Pattern: Hayfield Yarn: Hayfield Cotton Silk DK Needles: See pattern for information |
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I knitted this vest for my grandson, James, and completed it in 2007. Because James has a small torso but is tall, I had to make some adjustments in length. I particularly liked the twisted ribbing at the bottom and the stripe detailing.
Pattern: “Boy’s Vest” from Vogue Knitting magazine, Knit Simple, Fall 2007. Yarn: DK weight cotton - company unknown. Needles: See pattern for information |
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As you’ve likely discovered, I adore knitting for my grandkids. This one is for my youngest, Collin, completed in 2007. Like many of you, I sometimes make adjustments to a pattern and this is one example. In this instance I used lighter weight yarn, smaller needles, and the same color throughout to make it into a crib blanket, rather than a full-sized blanket.
Pattern: “Boats for Cameron” from Knit Along with Debbie Macomber, The Shop on Blossom Street Yarn: Rowan Cash Soft Needles: See pattern for information |
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One of my goals in 2007 was to learn how to knit with beads. I took a class at The Yarn Garden in Gig Harbor, Washington, where I met Sandy Payne, my beading instructor. Sandy is a wonderful instructor and helped me accomplish my goal in spades! The result is this lovely scarf, using Sandy’s pattern and completed in time for Christmas gift giving in 2007.
Pattern: Beaded Snowflake Scarf from Knit Along with Debbie Macomber: Debbie’s Favorites. Yarn: Unknown — it changes colors as you knit. Needles: See pattern for information |
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This adorable little sweater is for Grandson Collin. The kit to knit this sweater was given to me by Chris Ann of Amazing Threads in New York last year while I was on tour, but with all the projects I had going, plus the exhaustion of touring, I didn’t get to it until January 2008. It knit up fast and was a lot of fun. A great way to use up scraps, indeed!
Pattern: "Happy Scraps" kit from Amazing Threads, Lake Katrine, NY (AmazingThreads.com). Yarn: Colorful scraps of worsted weight yarn Needles: See pattern for information |
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I completed this vest for my daughter, Jenny, in January 2008. I particularly enjoy Pure and Simple patterns and this is another example. The pattern called for medium or heavy worsted weight yarn, but I used a lighter weight yarn that has the look of chenille but is very soft, and added a zipper closure.
Pattern: Knitting Pure and Simple, Basic Cardigan Vest for Women #995 Yarn: Rebus by Madil Needles: See pattern for information |
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Completed in February 2008, this pretty poncho was knit for granddaughter Bailey. It is knit from the top down (one of my favorite ways to knit!) and I hope she enjoys it!
Pattern: Little Poncho #605 from Cabin Fever Yarn: “Tinsel” a DK weight yarn by Magic Garden Needles: See pattern for information |
