For this project I used my favorit bamboo DPNs, 2 set (4 needles per set) for working 2 pieces at once. I want to make sure that 1 skein is enough to make a pair. Self-striping Leg Warmer Knitting Pattern by Effi GratiaProject.com 2015, March 27th Yarn: Pierrot Orange Yarn, 100% merino wool, color Red Brown. Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm), use DPNs or circular needles to knit in the round. For this project I used my favorit bamboo DPNs, 2 set (4 needles per set) for working 2 pieces at once. Instructions: 1. Cast on 40, join in the…
Simple Toddler Summer Dress Knitting Pattern
I just finished knitting a simple summer dress for my 16 months old daughter, Charlotte. For this project, I used milk cotton yarn made in China. It has no label on it, but here are the yarn detail information: 20% Skin-velvet, 60% Mercerized cotton, 20% Milk protein fiber Needle size: 2.5 – 3.5 mm 225 meter per skein. I used 1 skein for main color and less than 1 skein for secondary color. Simple Toddler Summer Dress Knitting Pattern by Effi GratiaProject.com 2015, January 7th Gauge: 5 stitches and 7 rows per inch Finished dress: chest 10 inches, length 13…
Baby Leaves Lace Tank Top Knitting Pattern
Here is another baby Leaves Lace Tank Top Knitting Pattern from me. I used Caron Simply Soft Light for this knitted summer tank top, since I have left over from making the baby sock. Guess what, 1 skein of Caron Simply Soft Light yarn is more than enough to make a pair of baby sock and this baby tank top. Pattern for leaves lace is from here. Note: I used Jeny’s surprisingly stretchy bind off for the neck area to create the drapey neck. Picture below is before blocking, and the blocking process. I blocked it using t-pin and a…
Cable Leg Warmer Knitting Pattern
This cable leg warmer is knitted pretty fast. I used worsted weight yarn and size US 8 / 5 mm knitting needles. For the front cable pattern, I used woven ties cable pattern from here. And for the back I only use simple robe cable pattern (with c8f for every 12 rows). Cable Leg Warmer Knitting Pattern by Effi GratiaProject.com 2014, November 24th Materials: Yarn: Any worsted weight 100% wool or wool blended yarn, about than 300 yards Needles size US 6 / 4mm circular needles or DPN (use for ribbing) Needles size US 8 / 5mm circular needles or…
Wool Diaper Soaker Knitting Pattern (More Pictures)
My first 100% wool yarn is Lion Brand’s Fishermen Wool, color Natural. The natural color itself is pretty already that I don’t want to dye the yarn. I like wool diaper soaker pattern from Curly Purly. Here are another picture about my favorite wool diaper soaker.
Baby Converse Booties Knitting Pattern
It’s been a long time since I want to start knitted baby converse project. I like baby shoes that don’t look like ‘regular’ baby booties, so I think the sporty look Converse shoes will be perfect for my little girl. I found these cute pattern for this project here. The pattern has many pictures that help me a lot as beginner knitter. I used worsted weight yarn, Caron simply baby, color white and sugar coral. Charlotte is 13 months old now, and I think these shoes will fit her until next 6 months. I just need the anti-slip for the…
Charlotte’s Easy Dress Knitting Pattern
I got lots of compliments on how nice this dress looked. When you are just beginning knitting all you really need is an easy pattern to make. I decided to make my own pattern, it’s available for free in this post.
Striped Leg Warmers Knitting Pattern
This is my newest project, super easy striped leg warmers for children. I made this for my 5 years old boy, Kenzo. These striped white and yellow loose leg warmers is fun to make, and also fast because I used worsted weight yarn. I used the leftover Cascade 220 yarn from my previous project, wool diaper soaker. Striped Leg Warmers Knitting Pattern by Effi GratiaProject.com 2014, October 10th Yarn: Cascade 220 worsted weight yarn, 100% highland Peruvian wool, color natural white (color A) and golden rod (color B), 1/2 skein each. Needles: Size 5 and 7, use DPNs or circular needles to…