I did quite a bit of gift knitting in November and December, including this Katia self-ruffling scarf.
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Tickled to be Shilda's knitter's helper instead of a dog toy, this dachshund laughs at his new grafting job. Click on a thumbnail to view a larger image. Read more about him and see him at work. |
This article describes two methods of performing the Kitchener bind-off. It is also known as a K1P1 or tubular bind off. This k1, p1 bind off complements k1, p1 ribbing and produces a neat border suitable for necklines, sleeves, fingerless mittens (shown at left) and other finished edges. Read more for stepwise, illustrated instructions.
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This hat is modified slightly from "Skull Isle Hat" in Debbie Stoller's "Sons of Stitch' N bitch, [2007]." The hat was enjoyable to knit and the pattern was well written. Fortissimo sock yarn (58 gm / 2 oz total) in 2 colors - dark and light grey. Click on the thumbnail to view a larger image. My nephew pronounced the skull cap an "awesome" Christmas gift.
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