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
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Last week I finished this knitted dress for my 1 year old toddler. It looks pretty good, so I’m going to share my pattern here. Please forgive me if I made mistake with the pattern. You can share your opinion in the comment section. Charlotte’s Dress Knitting Pattern Pattern written on: September 30th, 2014 by: Effi GratiaProject.com Size: 1 year old (as a dress), or 1.5 – 2 years old (as a tunic) Yarn: 100% cotton, light worsted (I used local cotton yarn with no label and information on it. But I think 400 meter should be more than enough.)
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There are some interesting cat hat knitting pattern available out there. I also made my own pattern to fit my 6 months old Charlotte. I think the hat will fit 3-9 months old. Easy Cat Hat Knitting Pattern by Effi Gratia Size: 3-9 months old Gauge: 2 inches = 9 stitches You’ll need: 1 skein of DK weight yarn (less than 100 m) 4.5 mm or US size 7 DPN or circular needle Tapestry Abbreviations: CO: cast on K: knit P: purl Instructions: CO 60 stitches, join in the round. Knit in 2×2 rib (K2, P2) for 5 rows. Continue the stockinette stitch for 34 stitches or until measures 5
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Just finished another knitted baby sock. Pattern is from Yarnspirations, Pretty Pattern Baby Socks. I used Caron Simply Soft Light yarn instead of Baby Jacquards. It was a big mistake, at least for me. The socks keep slipping from Charlotte’s little feet. Next time I definitely will use sock yarn. It’s a fast and fun project, by the way. I enjoying the process, that’s why I love knitting.
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This is my first time to knit mug cozy cable pattern. Original pattern is from SimplyNotable.com.I used worsted weight cotton yarn from Lily Sugar n Cream, color hot green, and 4.5mm knitting needles. The pattern is so lovely, and I enjoyed every second of the knitting process. I plan to make another mug cozy using the same pattern, but different kind of yarn.
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I like to learn knitting from Youtube. It’s so much easier to learn from video. I found this easy beginner cable knitting pattern, thank you to Sascha for the pattern, and thank you to Christine recorded herself knitting the braided bangles.
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