Mindie

Yarn Canada

In partnership with Bernat & Patons Yarn, Yarn Canada are giving away $4000 worth of yarn to 12 different charitable individuals or groups. This is such a good idea, and I know that a lot of you knit for all sorts of charities for many different causes. The application for yarn is open to AmericansContinue reading “Yarn Canada”

Waratah

This scarf is named after the Waratah plant, the seed pods of which look so like the lace part of this stitch pattern no other name would have been as suitable. I have given instructions for three sizes in the pattern. A short scarf for tucking into your coat, a long version which will wrapContinue reading “Waratah”

PAYHIP STORE

To receive an introductory 10% discount on all orders on the new site, knitpurlmakes.co.uk please use promo code: 10THANKYOU For some time I have been trading under the name of Knit Purl Makes in addition to my original Mindie Designs name. It is difficult to completely change names when everyone knows me as Mindie DesignsContinue reading “PAYHIP STORE”

Alder Blanket

This pattern is available for £2.50 (plus applicable taxes if you are in the EU) through my own website Knit Purl Makes Or from LoveCrafts If you are in the UK you can buy a pre-printed copy of the pattern here: Alder blanket printed copy. This blanket is suitable for the beginner knitter as wellContinue reading “Alder Blanket”

Seamless Felted Mary-Janes

This design follows on from my previous felted slipper patterns. They are knitted seamlessly from the bottom up and are pretty quick to knit, but these are a little different in construction with short row shaping.They are more form fitting than the others, being lower in the front and shaped for the back foot andContinue reading “Seamless Felted Mary-Janes”

Slipper Felting Part 1

Slipper Felting – Part One I thought it was about time that I gave my thoughts on felting. I’ve done quite a bit over the years, both intentionally and unintentionally! I once felted half my hand-knit sock collection in one easy move by setting the washing machine to an ordinary wash not a hand wash.Continue reading “Slipper Felting Part 1”

ssk & k2tog

SSK & K2tog are both common directional decreases. When you use ssk, the result leans to the left. When you use k2tog, the result leans to the right. Both decrease one stitch by working two together. SSK is one of several left leaning decreases and probably the newest. Other methods used were sl1k1psso – slipContinue reading “ssk & k2tog”

CDD – Central Double Decrease

CDD – Central Double Decrease is exactly what is says on the box. A double decrease which is central, i.e. it neither leans to the left or to the right but the stitches are decreased evenly, one each side of a central stitch. Or, in other words, this decrease reduces three stitches down to one,Continue reading “CDD – Central Double Decrease”

Trillium

A simple but stylish design for a little one Available from my shop in PDF form and pre-printed (UK only) The simple eyelet pattern on this blanket forms little trillium, or three petal flowers, in an all over design. Suitable for the beginner knitter, the blanket is knitted all in one with the garter stitchContinue reading “Trillium”

Ship Ahoy !

Lots of little sail boats float across this blanket. This pattern is available from my shop or from LoveKnitting. The pattern is suitable for advanced beginners upwards and makes a great blanket for snuggling baby in. Knitted in a DK weight yarn the pattern is written for two different sizes of blanket and is justContinue reading “Ship Ahoy !”