Patterns
Aunt Anka is not very good at following directions. She says she has a disability that prevents her from being able to read more than three lines. I think she's just making it up. But anyway, the end result is she has to make up her own ideas and I succeeded in making her write them down. So here are Aunt Anka's patterns.
Cables and Bobbles |
A simple hat (I try not to make things difficult for myself
and others) with an elegant cable and bobble design. Does
require a cable needle, but all the twists are in the same
direction. Yarn suggestions: Margrite, Aurora 8, Merino VI, Waterlily |
Falling Lace |
Beautiful and easy, two great words to describe this
pattern. The scarf is just the graphed pattern plus two
end stitches. Great for beginners or those long bus rides
back home from work. I printed out the graph, made it
about the size of a business card and kept it in my wallet or
pocket for a quick reference... then passed the card along to
someone else who liked it. Yarn suggestions: Wagtail, Sonnet, Margrite, Miracle |
Llama Hat |
This is a double knit hat (both sides are the 'right' side),
but DON'T PANIC, it's really not that hard at all, I promise.
As long as you can follow a chart and count to two (I have
problems sometimes and had to go back), you'll be fine, I swear!
Besides, I promise to always be here for you if you're stuck,
just email me. Go to the Photo Gallery to see two videos
about how to do a double stitch increase and decrease. REMEMBER: Because this is a double knit, the number of stitches per inch will be greater than that listed on the labels. Yarn suggestions: Bazic Wool, Montera, Divine, Merino VI, and Aurora 8 |
Lots of Llamas |
Being jealous of my sister and her great new Llama hat, I
needed to make one for myself (especially since my old hat
decided to stay in Poland after a visit to my family).
This is basically a repeat of the Llama Hat minus the ear flaps.
After all, even if I did make it, I can't go out wearing the
same hat as my little sister. Yarn suggestions: Bazic Wool, Montera, Divine, Merino VI, and Aurora 8 |
Mobius Cowl |
This great cowl is made with one skein of Wagtail 80/20
yarns. A simple repeat makes this great for that long bus
ride home or a knitting group. Yarn suggestions: Wagtail, Melody, Supersock |
Rainbow Bright |
Need a last minute present NOW?
Get a ball of yarn and a short while later, you're all set.
All you need is to know a simple knit stitch and you are all
set. Yarn suggestions: Poems, Sonnet, Bazic Wool, Inca Alpaca, Montera, Waterlily, Mountain Mohair, Aurora 8, Malabrigo, Merino et Soie, and Merino VI |