Wandering Thread

I would love to share with you my recent find - an antique book "The Ladies' Guide to Elegant Lace Patterns, Etc." by Eva Marie Niles, published in 1884. Whilst this book is technically out of print, it can be downloaded for free online. A large number of patterns from the book are also available for free online in an updated format for modern knitters. Find it on Ravelry . Just look at this beautiful lace stitch patterns!

Here is my pattern for Simply Chroma Hat. You can download it and use for free.

My new pattern for Simply Chroma Hat was published today on Craftsy and Ravelry for Free. A very simple, straightforward hat - ideal for a beginner. This project requires only half of the suggested yarn skein. The remaining yarn could be used to make a pair of matching gloves, for example. Skill Level: Beginner Skills needed: Italian cast on method, k2tog Size: One size fits most Measurements: 12.5" (32 cm) tall, 9 3/4" (25 cm) wide when laid flat Gauge: 25 sts x 32 rows = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette stitch Materials: Knit Picks Chroma Fingering (396 yards (362 meters), 70% Wool, 30% Nylon), color name "Misty Morn", 0.5 skein 50 grams fingering weight yarn (CYCA 1). US 4 / 3.5 mm 16" needle, or size to obtain gauge. US 4 / 3.5 mm sock needles. Stitch markers 8 pieces. Tapestry needle.

Combination of two strands of Cima and Silk Cloud from Shibui Knits gives a simply stunning result! These gloves as soft as a kitten, mildly fuzzy and very warm. I imagine they would be ideal for people when they are typing, reading, driving car or just walking. Prototype of this pattern -

It has become colder in Seattle. I like this rainy season, air is getting thinner, rain is making people calm. It's also a perfect time for meditation, because rain is helping you to look inside. My hands are often getting cold very easily. I have an old cotton gloves I knitted two years ago, but they are not warm enough. So I decided to find a window between my projects and knit some gloves for myself with fluffy mohair. It's incredibly warm! See My Patterns tab to download the pattern for these gloves for FREE. Find the pattern on Ravelry