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Knights Chainmail Coif – Free Knitting Pattern
Teaching Drama often leads to a lot of costume and set construction… and occasionally this crosses over into knitted projects. Here is a pattern for a chainmail coif or head covering that I have designed for “Robin Hood”. You will need:– 3 x 50gm Balls of grey yarn (150gm)– 8mm knitting needles (Circular)– Darning needle… Read more
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Calcifer Mittens – Free Knitting Pattern
“Howl’s Moving Castle” remains one of my favourite movies (and books)… and Calcifer is definitely one of the coolest characters. One of the things that is particularly sweet about him is when Sophie and Howl carry him about in their hands. And now you can too in these mittens. I like putting just one Calcifer… Read more
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Fall and Halloween Decor – Free Knitting Patterns
Everyone wants to be decorating this year for Fall and Halloween. I am personally a not-so-spooky person, but the following could well be spooked up if you so desired. Pumpkins Always the go for the season. These can also be knit into Jack-o-Lanterns with just a few triangles stitched on. There is also a lemon… Read more
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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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