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August 15, 2015

ITY or “interlock twist yarn” Polyknits

ITY or “interlock twist yarn” Polyknits The information below was included in a newsletter that was sent to me a number of years ago, by Distinctive Sewing Supplies. Catherine closed the business a number of years ago, but this information is still very valid, so read on. . The mere mention of the word polyester can make people cringe....

not clothes or quilts/sewing Comments: 3

May 20, 2015

Plate Cozy for your Microwave, No Burnt Fingers

Sew a Microwave Plate Cozy, No More Burnt Fingers! Don’t you just dread taking a plate of reheated food from the microwave? Oven mitts can be so bulky and awkward. The solution? Sew a microwave plate cozy. Sew a Microwave Plate Cozy, it’s Easy! To get this size I measured a plate and added 2 1/2 inches. Supply List: MUST...

Free Patterns/not clothes or quilts/sewing/sewing Comments: 28

February 10, 2015

Necklines for Singlebed Knitting Machines

Necklines for Single-bed Knitting Machines Finishing necklines are an important aspect of machine knitting if you make garments. I wrote a 6 page series of hands-on lessons on finishing necklines for the single bed knitting machine. Learning the needed skills to produce quality garments by knitting samples is what it’s all about. I’ve been teaching machine knitting since the early...

for sale/Knitting Machines Comments: 12

January 8, 2015

Beret Machine Knit in Worsted Weight Yarn

Just in time for more frigid weather! This is another pattern that I came up with a few years ago, a beret machine knit in the round, shaped by short-rowing, then blocked to shape. I’ve re-written it, adding details where required. All my samples are knit on the bulky/chunky machine, but could easily be knit on a mid-gauge. NO ribber...

for sale/Knitting Machines Comments: 17

January 5, 2015

Balaclava by Knitting Machine

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A balaclava /ˌbæləˈklɑːvə/, also known as a balaclava helmet or ski mask, is a form of cloth headgear designed to expose only part of the face. Depending on the style and how it’s worn, only the eyes, mouth and nose, or just the front of the face are unprotected. Versions with a full face opening...

Knitting Machines Comments: 5

December 8, 2014

Easy Machine Knit Mittens with Thumb Gusset Free Pattern

Machine Knit Mittens with a Thumb Gusset Mittens, more discovery for me, a pattern I wrote years ago for beginning machine knitters, making something useful for the entire family, MITTENS! Pattern is for Worsted Weight Yarn It’s perfect for knitting on a mid-gauge or chunky machine, and can also be knit on a standard gauge using every other needle. These...

Knitting Machines Comments: 27

December 1, 2014

Old Fashioned Christmas Cake

or, how I got 14 pounds of Christmas cake from a 10 pound recipe. My daughter Laura asked for a Christmas Cake. “Just like the one you used to make when I was a kid”. Great request, I like it, and I’ll send one out to my grown son Robert in Red Deer, and one to my daughter, Amber in...

in the kitchen Comments: 6

November 21, 2014

Converting Stitch and Row Gauge in Knitting

“Knitting THAT sweater in YOUR Yarn” Learn about Converting Stitch and Row Gauge How many times have you found the perfect sweater pattern in a magazine or pattern book, and then have been unable to match the stitch and/or row gauge? That doesn’t mean you can’t knit it. It’s time to learn about converting stitch and row gauge! Master the...

Knitting Machines Comments: 17

November 20, 2014

Abbreviations used in Knitting Machine patterns

Hey, I did it! This is the first post to my Machine Knitting category! One of the biggest hurdle for a new machine knitter is understanding the abbreviations in a pattern. I’ve been collecting these over the years and put them in alphabetical order in a PDF document for you to print and save. These were on my previous website,...

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October 10, 2014

Quilt as you go Hexagon Hot Pad

A Hexagon Hot Pad done “Quilt as you go” This hexagon hot pad is a great scrapbuster! I used scraps of Christmas fabrics, and my next one will be in reds and pinks for Valentines. Quilt as you go Hexagon Hot Mat Supplies 15″ square of a busy print for backing fabric. 12″ square of ” Insulbrite” 12″ square of...

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