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Aran Shrug, Bridesmaid Wrap, Baby Bunting Pattern free

Here is the start of my "Bridesmaid wrap" from " Wedding Knits " by Suss Cousins. I am making it out of heavier yarn, From Handpainted yarns I love the yarn it is so soft and the colors are beautiful. The wrap is made in mohair in the book. I plan on making it a shorter wrap, due to the heavier yarn. I hope it turns out OK . If you check out the book link, there is photo of it. If you want a free Bridesmaid wrap pattern this is a lovely one from Knitty! I made this baby bunting, on the spur of the moment, just playing around. I used one skein of red heart yarn, and a small amount of the fun fur yarn in a coordinating color. Cast on 80 stitches at 4 sts /inch. Knit in the round, until 24 inches long. If you would rather knit flat, knit even rows, purl odd rows. Add Fun fur yarn, or other novelty yarn for the last 10 rows. Bind off, using a very loose bind off. I like to use the Elizabeth Zimmerman method of the Sewn Bind off

Penguin home

You can see how big the Penguin turned out!! No word yet on his name. This is my great niece and nephew. I am still working on my shrug. Binding off this evening. Hopefully I will have it done soon. I am looking for any books or websites/blogs that have knitted stuffed animal patterns. If anyone has any input I would love you for it. Thanks Right now I have bought some pink yarn and am trying to get a pig done. More on this later. By next weekend. Yes, I do love to do most of my work under pressure. LOL Pics' soon. Keep on knitting....

Etsy Wed, Esty Seller Knitted Gems

It's Etsy Wed!! I love Etsy! I love to look and shop there. It is nice to buy gifts there, you can get one of a kind things! Whether looking for original gifts, or something for yourself. I am constantly amazed at the creativity that I can find there. You are supporting individuals, not the mass chains of stores and catalogs. With that said, my first Etsy pic is knitter, Knitted Gems is her store. She also has a blog http://knittedgems.blogspot.com/ . Please check her out! What brought me to her shop was this item: A hand knitted alpaca beaded shawl for Barbie, now my theory that Barbie has everything is really true!! Then I look further and see she has all kinds unique knitting patterns. The thing I really love about her patterns are that they are all something I would actually knit and either use or gift to someone. From decorative pillows and vase cosies to scarfs, and hats, among other items. This shawl is lovely, it looks complicated, but is not. She furnishes PDF document wit