Readers' Projects
Beret
Lovely and playful beret. Pattern: Bonbon Yarn: Kartopu Zambak, Grey, 100 grams Needle Size: 7 Knitted by: Sevda
Nordic Style Sock
A Nordic stocking to use for Christmas decoration. Pattern: Nordic Style Sock, from the Big Book of Socks Yarn: Red Heart Needle Size: US size 3 Knitted by: Jennifer Cunningham
Lacy Alpine Strawberry Baby Cap and Booties
Just a quick little project for my supervisor’s newest granddaughter. Pattern: Knitted Lacy Sacque, Bonnet and Booties Set Bernat #157, Six for a Beautiful Baby Yarn: Debbie Macomber Blossom Street Collection Petals Socks Needle Size: Size 2 – Addi Natura Read more
Crocheted Amelia’s Hat
A friend’s little girl was to be Amelia Earhart in the school’s “wax museum” and I was asked to crochet her hat and goggles. The little 2nd grader was a huge hit with this outfit, topped off with an aviator Read more
Alex’s Prayer Shawl(ette)
I started this in 2010, then obviously put down for a long while. My knitting skills have so much improved since I started the project, both speed and accuracy! Love the finished product. Made it a shawlette/scarf instead of the Read more
A Bunch of Monkeys
This is a wonderful pattern for a toy monkey. It takes you step by step through the process of creating the monkey. It is knitted in one piece with the exception of the muzzle and the ears. It worked up Read more
Eyelet Valentine Mitts
These are knit from the “top down” (meaning the opening for the fingers); the “heart” looked prettier that way. They should fit a woman with small to medium hands (they stretch). I have done them in other sock or fingering Read more
“Carolyn” Doll
I made this doll for a friend at work for her Christmas gift. Went to the craft store and bought the glasses and beads. It is a variation of the Lion Brand “Lola” doll pattern. She has braids in the Read more
Little Girls Tutu
Lacy tutu for granddaughter turned into Craft Show addition along with other hand knitted items. Pattern: Shari’s Little Girl Tutu and matching tote & scarf by Shari Barnard Yarn: Lacy yarns and cascade fixation Needle Size: Size 8 circular Knitted Read more
Silky Wool Scarf
I knit the scarf for a very close friend in Michigan. She always loves anything I make her. I still have enough yarn left to make another one for myself. A friend gave me the pattern while attending a summer Read more
Valerie Nesheim’s Afghan
I entered this afghan in a contest that represented an original creation using knit and crochet stitches. It measures 35″ x 38″ with 20 knitted squares. The orange blossoms, oranges and leaves were crocheted and added after I finished the Read more
Prayer Shawl Ministry
I have a friend diagnosed with terminal breast cancer and I just finished knitting a prayer shawl for her. Pattern: From the Prayer Shawl Ministry website (shawlministry.com) Yarn: Red Heart Light and Lofty super bulky yarn Needle Size: US Size Read more
Twisted Stitch Wrist Warmers
These cozy, fingerless gloves are just the thing to keep your hands warm while you’re working on the computer. Pattern: Twisted Stitch Wrist Warmers, designed by Ann Marshall, of Port Orchard, WA Yarn: Merino/Bamboo blend, dk weight from The Artful Read more
Joy Watrous
If you look carefully, you can see a flap that transforms these finger-less gloves into mittens! Joy has knitted many of them for gifts. They work especially great while driving as you can still have use of your fingers, but if they Read more
Baby Petal Hat
I knitted this easy little hat—dainty and feminine!—for a friend’s baby girl. It worked up easily and gave me a chance to try something besides a scarf! Pattern: Baby Petal Hat knittingonthenet.com Yarn: Bernat Baby Softee (pink, from my stash!) Read more
Hospital Nursery Hats
Some of us at our local AARP chapter in Lyndhurst, NJ make hats for the hospital nursery. Pattern: Unknown Yarn: Various Needle Size: Unknown Knitted by: Nell Robinson
Knit & Caboodle Socks
I knit these socks for a dear friend of mine in Hendersonville, NC. Pattern: One that was created at Knit & Caboodle, a yarn shop in St. Charles, MO Yarn: Jitterbug, color Jewel Needle Size: Two Addi circular needles, size Read more
Pillow Case Edging
I just discovered the book The Lacy Knitting of Mary Schiffman and love all the lacy projects in it. I decided to try this pillowcase edging to start, and I love how it turned out. I used yarn from my Read more
Lydia’s Socks
I made these socks for my daughter, Micah. She is eleven years old and loves reds and pinks. This was my first attempt at using two circular needles to knit socks. It was a great pattern! Pattern: Lydia’s Socks, from Read more
Stephanie’s Wedding Shawl
I knitted this shawl for my friend Stephanie’s wedding. I’m so pleased to have been able to give her something so distinctive for her special day! Pattern: Taken from the ball band from Lorna’s Laces Yarn: Lorna’s Laces, color is Read more
Mad Hatters
I knit hats for the Mad Hatters. We donate our hats to local hospitals for babies to go home in. Pattern: Unknown Yarn: Bernat, 3 ply in different colors Needle Size: 16 inch circular needle, US size #6 Knitted by: Read more
Alix Knit Prayer Shawl by Ashley Saber
After reading the Blossom Street series, I became inspired to attempt Alix’s prayer shawl. It was such an intricate part of her story and I felt that I had to try one. I could not attend my sister In-law’s wedding Read more
Baby Girl Sweater
I recently knit this little baby girl sweater for my friend’s new granddaughter. I saw another sweater knit like this in red yarn, and the gramma who knit it (whom I didn’t even know!) was happy to send me a copy Read more
Baby’s Hooded Cardigan
I have completed quite a few of the patterns from Debbie’s “Knit Along” books. I’m involved in knitting for one of the hospitals in our area – donating little blankets, baby caps, etc. Pattern: Baby’s Hooded Cardigan from Knit Along with Read more