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Gramps Cardigan (Child Version)
Sleeve Cable Pattern (WRITTEN ONLY, chart is correct)
Rounds 10 & 12: K5, P4, K5
Round 11: P5, C4F, P5
Gramps Cardigan (Adult Version)
Sleeve Cable Pattern (WRITTEN ONLY, chart is correct)
Round 11: P5, C4F, P5
Toasty Waffle Henley
Buttonhole Row (RS): [K to 2 sts before marker, ssk, sm, k1, sm, k2tog] four times, work to last 5 sts, work 2-st buttonhole, k to end –8 sts decreased.
Roar Mittens (Pattern updated 4.6.11)
Yarn: 20(25, 40, 60, 80, 105, 135) yards A and 15(15, 30, 50, 80, 110, 150) yards B of worsted weight yarn.
Sugar Bear Set/Cocoon Clarification (Pattern updated 3.17.11)
Placket Row-
Form the placket: K to last 6 sts, sl next 6 sts to spare DPN. Hold DPN behind LH working needle, [k2tog one stitch from front and back needle] 6 times, joining to work in the round. 96 sts.
Vintage Petti-Set (Pattern updated 3.2.11)
Sleeve (changes)
BO 2(2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4) sts at the beginning of next 2 rows.
Dec 1 st at each end every RS row 7(8, 9, 11, 13, 13, 15) times, then every row 4 (4, 4, 2, 0, 2, 0) times.
Techniques
Click here to view the handy head sizing chart.
My buttonhole of choice
1-row Buttonhole: [starting at buttonhole] WYIF, sl 1 st. Move yarn to back. *Sl 1 st, pass first sl st over second and off needle; repeat from * to BO desired number of sts. Sl last st on RH needle back to LH needle. Turn. Cable CO the number of sts that were BO. CO one additional st, but before transferring new st to LH needle, bring yarn to front between new st and first st on LH needle. Turn. Sl 1 st, pass first st over second and off needle to close buttonhole.
Make your own leather elbow patches!
First, download the printable template & instructions. Watch the video if you want some tips & tricks, or need help with the instructions.
Video Tutorials
Weaving in loose ends, duplicate stitch on reverse stockinette
Crossover Stitch, as used in such designs as the Mary Swanson Cardi-Vest, Master Charles Cabled Ear Flap Hat, Dindy Beret, etc.