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Erica’s Pineapple Casserole
My family was introduced to this sweet, moist pineapple casserole over twenty years ago at a church potluck luncheon. Our small family of three all loved it. Since first tasting it, we have added more members to our family, and every one of our children loves it. In addition to our immediate family, many of…
Almost Basic Cowl
My husband asked me to knit him a cowl. He wanted a plain and practical cowl to wear during his long work days throughout the cold winter, so I designed the Almost Basic Cowl. He is happy with his cowl, and now two of my sons want one. They also love the warm, cozy feel…
Grateful Morning Socks
Quiet, coffee, comfy couch, colors of pink and gold mingling with blue through the window, knitting in hand, and a new day to journey through are all reasons to be grateful in the morning. The simple pattern for Grateful Morning Socks developed over several early morning knitting sessions. I enjoyed those cozy moments of creating…
Wide Rib DK Weight Socks
The Wide Ribbed DK Weight Sock is a squishy sock with a wide ribbed pattern centered across the top of the foot for a comfortable fit. Wear them around the house or in your winter boots, so your feet stay warm and cozy during the cooler weather. Written for the magic loop method, the Wide…
Arise Hat
Inspired by a picture of painted ladders resting along a weathered fence, the Arise Hat is a two-color hat with a fun slip stitch texture section. Using DK weight yarn, it is knit in the round, from the brim up with two colors and a combination of knit, purl, and slip stitches. Designed to complement…
Arise Cowl
Inspired by a picture of painted ladders resting along a weathered fence, the Arise Cowl is a two-color cowl with a fun slip stitch texture section. Using DK weight yarn, it is knit in the round, from the bottom up with two colors and a combination of knit, purl, and slip stitches. Decreasing some stitches…
DK Weight Sock Toe Series: Tips for the Perfect Fit
We believe that how a sock toe fits and looks is essential to the satisfaction of wearing a hand-knit sock. Daphne and I hope that the toe patterns in this series are helpful. Knit them as they are written or use them as a starting point to modify to attain the ideal fit. Below are…
DK Weight Sock Toe Series: The Barn Toe
Like the two other toes in this series, the Barn Toe is created by alternating a decreasing round with one or more plain knitting rounds in the beginning. Near the end, every round is a decreasing round. Similar to the Star Toe, the Barn Toe decreasing rounds have four decrease stitches. However, the decreasing stitches…
DK Weight Sock Toe Series: The Star Toe
The Star Toe is created by alternating a decreasing round with one or more plain knitting rounds until the toe is almost completed. Near the end, every round is a decreasing round. The decreasing rounds have four evenly spaced decrease stitches. Abbreviations k – knitst(s) – stitch(es)rnd(s) – round(s)k2tog – k 2 sts together The…
DK Weight Sock Toe Series: The Round Toe
The Round Toe gets its shape by decreasing stitches evenly spaced in a decreasing round. Then it is followed by a set number of plain knitted rounds. This pattern repeats with the decreasing stitches moving closer together as the toe nears completion. The Round Toe is the shortest toe by the length in The DK…
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