Block 5: Chains The Block 5 CHAINS of our “12 blocks of Xmas” blanket requires concentration when working in it. This is due to the lack of “rest rows”, as I call rows that are all k stitches or all p stitches. The pattern has 10 rows that demand your full attention. And, it also…
“Breathe” Block As I explained in my post for BLOCK 4 of “12 blocks of Xmas” KAL, “BREATHE” is an extra block pattern, just in case you need it to replace any of the others! ❤ Cecilia BREATHE: an extra block pattern
DIAMOND PADDING knitting pattern. Block 4 of my 2018 blanet KAL “12 blocks for Xmas”.
A preview of what I’m working on…
Looking for the updated, standard dishcloth version of this pattern? You can now find the 52SP Standard Mist Block here. UPDATE April 2019 The entire pattern is below. You can now purchase the the entire “12 Blocks for Xmas” pattern collection (12 different patterns) HERE or in my ETSY shop HERE. The high quality PDF file includes:…
UPDATE January 2020 The entire pattern is below. Happy Monday!! Did you have a good weekend? I did, beautiful. In addition to knitting and planning some new things, I played a lot with my son, mostly to volleyball and soccer. My waist did not thank me very much, but we had a lot of fun…
The Secret to Professional Edges: Slipping the First Stitch If you’ve been following my patterns for a while, you’ve probably noticed a small but persistent instruction at the beginning of almost every row: “Slip the first stitch.” It might seem like a tiny detail, but this simple move is one of the most effective ways to…
UPDATE 2019 I recently published the revised version of my BEGINNER SAMPLER BLANKET (the one made during my “12 Blocks for Xmas” KAL. All block patterns will remain free in my blog, but you can buy the entire PDF with some additional features in my Etsy Shop (enter coupon code 12BLOCKS for a 50% off price), and here in…
My ZIG ZAG SEED / MOSS BLANKET is an easy knitting pattern suitable for beginners. It will guide you to produce a blanket with a very interesting texture with only KNITS and PURLS!! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner TECHNIQUES USED: knit, purl FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (I wrote instrctions in 2 sizes): Stroller / Baby size: 30.75” (78 cm)…
This is an oldie but goodie 🙂 Several years ago, we stopped buying comercial sponges at home with the aim of reducing the amount of plastic we consume and take care of the planet (I’m preparing an article about it). So, as you can imagine, this pattern is my most used one to make sponge…
