Just in time for spring, the Berry Picker Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern is now live! This is a lovely and trendy addition to your collection, makers and fingerless gloves fans alike! This pattern is inspired by Alaska’s gorgeous summers and berry picking season. These gloves are wearables all year long. The Berry Picker Fingerless GlovesContinue reading “Berry Picker Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern”
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Berry Picker Fingerless Gloves
Calling knitting pattern testers who are interested to test my Berry Picker Fingerless Gloves Pattern. The Berry Picker Fingerless Gloves Pattern features two finishes: fingerless gloves and fingerless mittens. It has a 1×1 ribbed cuff with mock cable stitches on the main part of the gloves; with the classic stockinette stitch used for the restContinue reading “Berry Picker Fingerless Gloves”
Trinity Stitch
The Trinity stitch (also referred to as Raspberry Stitch) creates a really lovely texture. Even the back looks clean and looks like its own design. Yarn used: Lion Brand Yarn Kitchen Cotton in Kiwi (discontinued) | Needles: US 8 (5.0mm) Takumi Knitting Needles by Clover USA Pattern: Source: The Complete Photo Guide to Knitting 2ndContinue reading “Trinity Stitch”
Clean Stripes Rib Stitch
The rib stitch is a versatile stitch that creates a nice stretch to your handmade garments. It is often used in hat brims (sometimes the whole hat), cuffs, waistbands and other specialized uses. To create the rib stitch, we alternate knit and purl stitches in the working row or round and follow the same stitchContinue reading “Clean Stripes Rib Stitch”
Simple Rib Knit Beanie
Handmade hats or beanies are simple are practical to give. They are personal and unique gifts. I think the most challenging part is actually making one that your recipient will like and actually use. People wear hats for many reasons. Up here in Alaska, it is mostly for staying warm and protection from the outdoorContinue reading “Simple Rib Knit Beanie”
Seed Stitch II
The Seed Stitch II is created by alternating two rows of knit and purl stitches. The photo shows two examples of the Seed Stitch II using different yarn weights and knitting needle sizes. This knitting stitch creates a very lovely texture. It is also versatile and can bring you different looks just by switching yourContinue reading “Seed Stitch II”
Chevron Stitch Pattern
The Chevron Stitch is a very attractive knitting stitch that uses knit and purl stitches. I have seen and tried several chevron stitches but this one in particular, is my favorite. Source: The Complete Photo Guide to Knitting 2nd Edition by Margaret Hubert | Published by @QuartoCreates Skill Level: Intermediate Cast on a multiple ofContinue reading “Chevron Stitch Pattern”
Basic Two Needle Mittens
After Christmas, I was craving to do a different project than what I had been doing for the past few months. Lucky enough, I found an old pattern from Patons for Mittens and Gloves. I forgot that I had that pattern and I remember, I only did a pair of fingerless gloves out of itContinue reading “Basic Two Needle Mittens”
Handmade Baby Hats and Plaid Pumpkins
Can you believe October is almost over? Even with this pandemic and our usual everyday challenges, life goes on. I am just hoping that everybody is doing well and staying safe during these crazy times. Staying busy and occupied helps a lot to distract us from today’s limitations. For me, knitting saves me from goingContinue reading “Handmade Baby Hats and Plaid Pumpkins”
Alaska Wildflowers Collection
This summer, I am introducing my Alaska Wildflowers Collection. It is a tribute to Alaska’s gorgeous wildflowers: fireweed, lupine, forget-me-not and daisy.
Santa Claus House in North Pole, Alaska
It was such a delight visiting North Pole, Alaska for our first family road trip for the year! My sister and brother-in-law came up here from Australia and we were so blessed to have had this amazing experience right in the middle of winter… at -40 degrees F! Of course being in North Pole, weContinue reading “Santa Claus House in North Pole, Alaska”
County Fair 2019
Wow! After months of market preparation, the County Fair that I was participating in finally wrapped this year. Dozens of vendors with their crafts, trade and expertise, our ever-loving community that never ceases to support our local dreamers, and of course, the dedication and commitment of the organizers all helped make this event a successfulContinue reading “County Fair 2019”
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