From The Artesanitarium

It's adventure time!  Yarn 200 g of Super Bulky, 100 m (109 yd’s) / 100 g (109 yards) Needles One set of dpn’s and short circular needle or circular needle for magic loop 7 mm or to obtain gauge Gauge  15 sts and 22 rows = 10 cm (4 inch) Notions 1 stitch marker Taspestry needle 8 mm crochet hook Sizes Finished head circumference 54 [56, 58, 60] cm (21.5 [22, 22.75, 23.5] inch)   Abbreviations BO = Bind off CO = Cast on K = Knit Kbf = Knit into front and back of a stitch P = Purl Rnd(s) = Round(s) RS = Right side (of the work facing) st(s) = Stitches WS = Wrong (back) side of the work facing     Pattern starts!     Ears, make 2   CO 4 st and divide them evenly on the needles, join to work in rounds, place marker to mark the beginning of the round.   Rnd 1: Kbf 4 times. 8 sts Rnd 2: K to end. Rnd 3: [Kbf, k1] 4 times. 12 sts Rnd 4: Rep rnd 2. Rnd 5: [Kbf, k2] 4 times. 16 sts Rnd ...

Have you ever received a gift that felt truly special? One that was not just another mass-produced item, but something handmade and infused with love? In a world of consumerism, where everything seems to be just a click away, the art of knitting is quietly disrupting the status quo. It's a craft that is transforming consumer culture, giving rise to meaningful alternatives, supporting small businesses, and promoting sustainability. In this article, we will explore the world of handmade gifts and how they are revolutionizing the way we shop and consume. So, grab a cup of tea, cozy up, and let's unravel the story of "Knitting for Good: How Handmade Gifts Are Transforming Consumer Culture.", Creating Meaningful Alternatives to Mass-Produced Products One way that knitting is revolutionizing consumer culture is by creating meaningful alternatives to mass-produced products. In a world where everything seems to be just a click away, receiving a handmade gift can feel truly sp...

The Slanted Beanie, from balls of yarn to finished product, the outcome of the Initiate Knit Design Challenge. I've had this design in the back of my head for years! I wanted to knit me a beanie with to contrasting textures. I didn't want anything too complicated coz... well... that's just not me!  and I had attempted to knit it once before, but for some reason I was never happy with the result. It all started with the Initiate Knit Design Challenge in  Fibre Muse Sanctuary Facebook Group in September 2017. It was my second time participating. First there was the design and construction. I knew what I wanted, just not quite sure how to get there! Then there was yarn! Really soft yarn; Wool, Cashmere, Silk Then there was all kind of things... Finally, there was a beanie!!!

  HAPPY VALENTINE's  DAY!  CELEBRATE  YOUR LOVE FOR YOUR VALENTINE BY KNITTING THEM THIS LOVELY HEART AND HAND WARMING GIFT! YARN 35 g sport weight yarn, sample uses  Opal Uni Solid 6 ply by Zwerger Garn. 420 m/ 150 g. Fiber content; 75% wool, 25% nylon. NEEDLES a set of dpn’s or long circular needle for magic loop, 3 mm (US 2.5) or to obtain gauge GAUGE 22 sts and 32 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) NOTIONS 1 Tapestry needle 1 Stitch holder or scrap yarn 1 Cable needle ABBREVIATIONS BO :  Bind off. CO :  Cast on. K :  Knit. K tbl :  Knit through back loop. m1l :  Make 1 left leaning. m1r :  Make 1 right leaning. P :  Purl. 1/1 LPT :  Slip next stitch to cable needle and place at front of work, p1, then k1 tbl from cable needle. 1/1 LT :  Slip next stitch to cable needle and place at front of work, k1 tbl, then k1 tbl from cable needle. 1/1 RPT :  Slip next stitch to cable needle and place at back of work, k1 tbl, then p1...

  Free Fall This top was originally designed, by me, in 2010. It was my entry in a designer challenge themed One Skein Wonder. For the smallest size you need 1 skein of Worsted weight cotton yarn. See my recommendations below. Sizes S [M, L] to fit bust size: 75-80 [85-90, 95-100] cm or 30/32 [34/36, 38/40] inch. Yarn 1 [2, 2] skeins of Worsted (9 wpi) weight cotton yarn, 196 m (214 yards) / 100 g. Needles 4.5 mm (US 7) short circular needle Long circular needle size 5 mm (US 8) or to obtain gauge. Gauge 18 sts and 20 rows = 10 cm (4 inch) in stockinette st. Notions 2 stitch marker Scrap yarn to mark drop stitches Scrap yarn to rest stitches on Notes Mark all yo increased stitches with scrap yarn. They will be dropped at the end. Pattern Starts With the smaller circular needle, CO 60 [64, 68] sts, join to knit in rnd, careful not to twist. Work [k1, p1] rib for 8 rnds. Switch to the larger needle. Front Worked flat with next 30 [32, 34] sts, leaving the rest of the sts to rest on t...