Monica Knits

Pompoms can be used to decorate clothing, accessories and home decor items. They can be made in custom sizes and in single or multiple colors. Although you can purchase pompom makers, it is easy enough to make your own. Read more .... for instructions

Leaf PatternI knitted the Leaf Bordered layette for a friend who was expecting her first child. This was definitely not your knit while watching TV sweater, but I will make it again. It was worth the effort and lovely when completed, but I had to concentrate when I knitted the sweater because the lace stitch pattern comprised 48 rows and the YOs, particularly on row 25, had to be watched carefully as they had a tendency to move. Before I created a spreadsheet to follow the pattern, I had to take apart the half-completed sweater; the leaves were complete, but incorrect. Using a spreadsheet to translate the words into a picture allowed me to verify the stitch pattern, prevented errors, and made following the pattern instructions easier. Read further to view the spreadsheet and an explanation of how it was created.