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Best Bath Puff

December 21, 2023 by Jen

rose bookmarks

You love those net bath puffs, right? (Also called poufs if you want to be really posh about it.) They’re great for working up lather and daily exfoliating. What they aren’t good at is being washed. Throw them in the washer and they fall apart pretty quickly. Since they aren’t washable, it’s recommended that you […]

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Austin Slouchy Stocking Hat

February 21, 2021 by Jen

knit stocking hat

I really love the idea of a stocking hat, but they aren’t the most practical of hats in my climate. I decided to make one with a looser fabric with a bit of a looser fit, hoping to make it just airy enough that I could get more wear out of it. Then Austin got […]

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Blogathon Lace Triangle Scarf

September 10, 2010 by Jen

blogathon lace triangle scarf knit pattern

When I was in Europe last year, lacy crocheted scarves were all the rage. They were typically worn bundled up under a coat, making the exact stitch pattern impossible to discern; but that hardly mattered, I could tell it was some kind of lace and they looked great. I imitated the style previously with the […]

Filed Under: Scarf Patterns Tagged With: blogathon, free, knit, knitmonster, knitting, lace, pattern, scarf, triangle

Lacy Bowknot Scarf

September 3, 2010 by Jen

lacy bowknot knit scarf

I really need to stop impulse-buying yarn. Once again I had to come up with a plan for one skein, this time a gorgeous ball of silk/wool DK. A yarn this soft and lovely—and expensive—is made to be shown off, and a little scarf/neckwarmer is a great solution. The sparse yardage could be stretched a […]

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Lace Rib Neckwarmer

November 26, 2009 by Jen

lace rib knit neckwarmer

Neckwarmers are great for a few reasons. They’ll stay neatly in place even in a strong wind. They knit up quickly, and they’re a good way to test out a new stitch before committing it to a large project. Since they don’t require a lot of yarn, they’re good for using up stash, or make […]

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Bulky Reversible Cable Braid Scarf

November 20, 2009 by Jen

bulky knit reversible cable braid scarf

This bulky knit scarf is so big and thick it’s almost like a wrap! For a scarf of this size, it’s a relatively quick knit, and it’s super warm. The cable braid is reversible, so it’s exactly the same on both sides. A white scarf is always flattering on any woman, but the pattern works […]

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Reversible Cables

November 16, 2009 by Jen

knit reversible cable scarf

Cables look smart—from the front. That presents a problem with scarves, which are seen on both sides (unless you want to fuss with carefully arranging it, and who wants to have to do that all the time?). You can convert many cables to be reversible, which not only solves the the problem, it makes the […]

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Glitzy Cat’s Paw Lace Wrap

October 30, 2009 by Jen

cat's paw lace knit wrap

At a wedding I attended last spring, it was unseasonably chilly, and I struggled to come up with something warm to wear that was suitably dressy. I noticed a number of lovely wraps and shawls worn by other guests, and resolved to make one for myself for future need. I picked a metallic yarn, which […]

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Little Leaves Lace Wrap

October 22, 2009 by Jen

little leaves wrap

Taking advantage of a simple lace stitch is a great way to create an elegant effect that isn’t as difficult at it looks. This 3×3 leaf stitch is easy to work and easy to memorize, and creates a nice, airy lace, made all the more impressive when a lovely yarn is used. Worked in a […]

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Picking Up Stitches

October 18, 2009 by Jen

I don’t pick up stitches in the standard way. Initially, I didn’t even realize that I was doing it differently from other knitters, it was a technique I developed on my own because it made sense to me. I’ve tried the traditional method, but I continue to pick up my way, it just works better […]

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