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Tiny Spider – Free Knitting Pattern
The not-so-spooky season continues. I know that spiders freak me out. However, a good friend of mine thinks they are wonderful. Here is a tiny spider that hopefully bridges the gap. You will need:– 4mm knitting needles – flat and dpn– DK yarn– Small amount of stuffing– 2 googley eyes– Darning needle– 4 Pipe cleaners Read more
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Halloween – Warm Costume Knits
Halloween costumes…. always a fine balance in the northern hemisphere between looking good and being warm. Here in the southern hemisphere it is really about just the cooler nights rather than it moving into winter. So here are my list of Halloween Costume knits that will keep you cozy as you trick or treat. Next Read more
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Easy Cable Knit Pumpkin – Free Knitting Pattern
UPDATED: this pattern is now updated and improved, and the stitch count is accurate. Sorry for the prior confusion. And tis the season for all things pumpkin-y…. and with the tiny pumpkin patterns remaining popular, I felt it was time to add to the collection with a larger one. This one has cables – and Read more
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These Bloody Mittens – Free Knitting Pattern
And as a nod to a slightly spookier seasonal offering…. a pair of bloody mittens. I was thinking “Lady MacBeth” and her out damn spot initially…. then thought fingerless bloody mittens…. and finally realised I would rather have warm fingers. And they are definitely worrisome for a few reasons. Given that I began 2020 (before Read more
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Amigurumi Bat – Free Knitting Pattern
It encroaches on the season to be spooky. Or in my case, it encroaches on the season to slightly lean into the idea of spooky but mostly lean into the cute. First up for this year… this Amigurumi Bat. You will need:– 4mm knitting needles – flat and dpn– DK yarn– Small amount of stuffing– Read more
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You know when every year is a dumpster fire?
Okay, so maybe not quite a dumpster fire… but it is close. I am sure that we are all in the same boat, finding life more and more challenging. I know my day to day job continues to offer up new and frequent dumpster fires to put out, and I for one would love a Read more
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