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This easy cable stitch pattern is worked over 4 sts and 4 rows and produces a thick, stable fabric. Make it even more interesting by working with more than one colour.<br />
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<b>You will need:<br />
</b>ColourSpun Yarn of your choice available from <a href="http://www.colourspun.com">www.colourspun.com<br />
</a>Knitting needles to suite your yarn<br />
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<b>Abbreviations</b><br />
C/on cast on<br />
C/off cast off<br />
C4B Slip next 2 sts onto a cable needle and hold at back of work, K2, K2 from cable needle<br />
C4F Slip next 2 sts onto a cable needle and hold at front of work, K2, K2 from cable needle<br />
K knit<br />
Sts stitches<br />
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<b>Instructions</b><br />
C/on a number of stitches divisible by 4<br />
Row1: C4F; repeat to end of row<br />
Row 2 and 4: Purl<br />
Row 3: K2; (C4B) to last 2 sts; K2<br />
Repeat rows 1 - 4 for pattern as many times as needed.<br />
C/off.<br />
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Tunisian Bobble Stitch produces a fabric that looks equally good on both sides. It is worked on a Tunisian/Afghan hook which looks like a knitting needle with a hook instead of a point on the one end and a stopper on the other. These hooks come in different sizes for use with different yarn weights. For the sample here, I worked each row in a different colour.<br />
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<b>You will need:<br />
</b>Yarn in various colours – I used ColourSpun Kid Mohair available from <a href="http://www.colourspun.com">www.colourspun.com <br />
</a>1 x 8mm Tunisian hook <br />
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<b>Notes</b><br />
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1. Each row of Tunisian crochet is worked in 2 parts – a cast on row and a cast off row and unlike other forms of crochet, the work is never turned so you will always have the same side facing you. <br />
2. The 1st stitch of every cast on row is always worked into the 2nd vertical bar of the previous cast on row (your final loop of the previous cast off row is in the 1st vertical bar)<br />
3. Every piece of Tunisian crochet starts with a crochet foundation chain, followed by a foundation row. This is always the same.<br />
Foundation Row<br />
Cast on row: Insert hook into the second chain from the hook, *wrap the yarn (from back to front) over the hook and pull through leaving the new loop on the hook; insert the hook into the next chain* repeat from *to* to end<br />
Cast off row: wrap the yarn over the hook and pull through the first loop on the hook;* wrap the yarn over the hook and pull through the first 2 loops on the hook* repeat from *to* until there is only one loop left on the hook.<br />
4. Unless stated differently in the pattern, the closing/cast off part of every row is the same – see the instructions above for cast off<br />
5. The final row of your work will be a cast on row worked in the same stitch as the piece you have made, (for this sample it will be in TKS) but instead of keeping each loop on the hook it will be drawn through the previous loop, leaving only 1 loop on the hook after each stitch is worked.<br />
Final Row<br />
Insert the hook from front to back between the strands of the next vertical bar; wrap the yarn over the hook and pull the loop through 1 loop on hook.<br />
6. <b>TKS</b> <b>Tunisian Knit Stitch<br />
</b>Insert the hook from front to back between the strands of the next vertical bar; wrap the yarn over the hook and pull the loop through leaving the new loop on the hook, repeat for each TKS<br />
7. <b>TDS</b> <b>Tunisian Double Stitch<br />
</b>Wrap the yarn over the hook, insert the hook from front to back between the strands of the next vertical bar; wrap the yarn over the hook and pull the loop through, wrap the yarn over the hook and pull through 2 loops on hook<br />
8. <b>TBS</b> <b>Tunisian Bobble Stitch<br />
</b>Work 3 TDS into the same vertical bar, wrap the yarn over the hook and pull through 3 loops on hook<br />
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<b>Instructions</b><br />
Start with a crochet foundation chain of a multiple of 4 + 5 chain <br />
Work a foundation row<br />
<i>Row 1</i>: TKS; TBS; (3TKS; TBS) to last 2 stitches, 2TKS; close.<br />
<i>Row 2</i>: TKS to end; close<br />
<i>Row 3</i>: (3TKS; TBS) to last 4 stitches, 4TKS; close<br />
<i>Row 4</i>: TKS to end; close<br />
Repeat rows 1 – 4 for pattern. <br />
End with final row.<br />
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This is the most basic square used in modular knitting. Each square shape is knit by casting on an odd number of stitches then decreasing 2 stitches in the middle of every 2nd (wrong side) row until you run out of stitches. <br />
The size of each square is determined by the number of stitches cast on (and/or picked up) in the beginning. This will always be an odd number of stitches as follows: X +1 + X. <br />
Squares can be knit individually and then stitched together or knit onto each other by picking up X number of stitches and then casting on X + 1<br />
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You will need<br />
Yarn of your choice – I used Regia Hand-dye Effect <br />
Knitting needles to suit your yarn <br />
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Abbreviations<br />
c/on cast on<br />
c/off cast off<br />
st/s stitch/es<br />
dec. Decrease – slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over<br />
p/up pick up<br />
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Instructions<br />
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Note Always knit the first stitch of every row through the back of the loop and slip the last stitch purl wise.<br />
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For this example X = 20<br />
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Row 1: C/on or p/up 41 sts <br />
Row 2: (WS) Work 19 sts; dec.; work 19 sts - 39 sts<br />
Row 3: Work straight<br />
Row4: Work 18 sts; dec.; work 18 sts – 37 sts<br />
Row 5: Work straight<br />
Row6: Work 17 sts; dec.; work 17 sts – 35 sts<br />
Continue pattern as set until 1 st remains, end off.<br />
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This is a great way to add a cable effect to your knitting without using a cable needle, which makes it quick and easy too.<br />
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<b>You will need:</b><br />
ColourSpun – Yarn of your choice available from <a href="http://www.colourspun.com">www.colourspun.com <br />
</a>Knitting needles to suit your yarn<br />
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<b>Abbreviations</b><br />
C/on cast on<br />
C/off cast off<br />
K knit<br />
K2tog knit the following 2 stitches together<br />
P purl<br />
Sts stitches<br />
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<b>Instructions<br />
</b>C/on a number of stitches divisible by 8<br />
Row1: (K3; P2; K3) – to end<br />
Row 2: (P3; K2; P3) – to end<br />
Row 3: Repeat row 1<br />
Row 4: *P3; (K2tog; leave stitches on the left-hand needle; K into the 1st stitch again and slide both off needle); P3* - repeat from * to * to end of row.<br />
These 4 rows make the pattern, knit until your work reaches the desired length.<br />
C/off<br />
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Tunisian Knit Stitch produces a fabric that looks very much like knitted stocking stitch but the finished fabric is much thicker, it’s no wonder that so many people consider Tunisian a cross between knitting and crochet. It is worked on a Tunisian/Afghan hook which looks like a knitting needle with a hook instead of a point on the one end and a stopper on the other. These hooks come in different sizes for use with different yarn weights. Each row of Tunisian crochet is worked in 2 parts – a cast on row and a cast off row and unlike other forms of crochet, the work is never turned so you will always have the same side facing you. Just like knitted stocking stitch, Tunisian knit stitch fabric will roll and will need to be blocked when completed. <br />
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<b>You will need:</b><br />
ColourSpun Yarn of your choice – available from <a href="http://www.colourspun.com">www.colourspun.com<br />
</a>1 x Tunisian hook to suit your yarn<br />
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<b>Instructions<br />
</b>Start with a crochet foundation chain<br />
Row 1:<br />
Cast on row: Insert hook into the second chain from the hook, *wrap the yarn (from back to front) over the hook and pull through leaving the new loop on the hook; insert the hook into the next chain* repeat from *to* to end<br />
Cast off row: wrap the yarn over the hook and pull through the first loop on the hook;* wrap the yarn over the hook and pull through the first 2 loops on the hook* repeat from *to* until there is only one loop left on the hook.<br />
Row 2:<br />
Cast on row: Insert the hook from front to back between the strands the second vertical bar of the previous row, wrap the yarn over the hook and pull the loop through leaving the new loop on the hook; *insert the hook from front to back between the strands of the next vertical bar; wrap the yarn over the hook and pull the loop through leaving the new loop on the hook * repeat from *to* to end<br />
Cast off row: wrap the yarn over the hook and pull through the first loop on the hook;* wrap the yarn over the hook and pull through the first 2 loops on the hook* repeat from *to* until there is only one loop left on the hook.<br />
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Repeat row 2 - (for however many rows you need) then work a row of single crochet to end off.<br />
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Darn in ends.<br />
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Tunisian knit stitch is ideal for any project that required a thick fabric – cushions, handbags etc.<br />
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Using only simple knit and purl stitches, this pattern produces a double sided, textured fabric that is wonderful for scarves and throws.<br />
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<b>You will need<br />
</b>ColourSpun Yarn of your choice available from <a href="http://www.colourspun.com">www.colourspun.com<br />
</a>Knitting needles to suite your yarn<br />
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<b>Abbreviations<br />
</b>C/on cast on<br />
C/off cast off<br />
K knit<br />
P purl<br />
Sts stitches<br />
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<b>Instructions<br />
</b>C/on a multiple of 4 + 2 sts<br />
Row 1: k2, (p2, k2) to end<br />
Row 2: p2, (k2, p2) to end<br />
Row 3: Repeat Row 2<br />
Row 4: Repeat Row 1<br />
Repeat rows 1 to 4 as many times as necessary<br />
C/off<br />
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It's Valentines month and so I thought you may like a quick little heart to knit into a gift for someone you love. This one uses intarsia, which is easier than it sounds, just make sure you keep your tension even when changing colour. <br />
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Also Known as picture knitting, intarsia knitting involves working sections of colour with separate balls or bobbins of yarn to produce a fabric that is only one layer thick as the non working yarn is not carried across the back. Instead, at each colour change the old colour is dropped and the next colour is picked up to work the next section. This means that you will have lots of bits of yarn hanging off your work. To prevent tangles, avoid working with whole balls of yarn; rather wind your yarn off onto bobbins which can hold the yarn not in use close to the work to prevent tangles. When changing colours, to prevent holes forming, drop the old colour and pick the new colour up from underneath the old yarn, wrapping it over the old yarn to hold it in place before continuing to knit. At each colour change, give the yarn a little tug to keep the stitch size uniform. <br />
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Intarsia is usually worked flat in stocking stitch from a charted pattern. I photo copy the pattern and place it in a plastic sleeve; then use a permanent marker to draw a line through the rows as they are completed, making it easy to see where I need to pick up the pattern.<br />
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You will need:<br />
2 balls of ColourSpun yarn in different colours –colour A (background) and colour B (heart) available from <a href="http://www.colourspun.com">www.colourspun.com<br />
</a>5 knitting bobbins (wooden pegs also work well)<br />
1 pair knitting needles to suit your yarn<br />
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Instructions:<br />
Wind 3 bobbins of colour A - 2 quite full and one with only a little on which will be used in the centre at the top of the heart.<br />
Wind 2 bobbins of colour B – 1 full and one with only a little on for one side of the top of the heart.<br />
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Cast on 35 stitches<br />
Rows 1 – 4: knit<br />
Row 5: (Wrong side) K3; P29; K3<br />
Row 6: knit<br />
Repeat rows 5 and 6 twenty more times working in colour pattern from graph<br />
Row 47- 49: knit<br />
Cast off purl wise.<br />
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Note: The heart pattern starts on row 7.<br />
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Darn in ends – keeping colour A in colour A stitches and colour B in colour B stitches to prevent the ends showing on the front of your work.<br />
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Worked using 2 colours of yarn, this stitch pattern creates a textured pattern on both sides of your knitting.<br />
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<b>You will need:<br />
</b>Yarn of your choice available from <a href="http://www.colourspun.com">www,colourspun.com <br />
</a>Knitting needles to suite your yarn<br />
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<b>Abbreviations</b><br />
C/on cast on<br />
C/off cast off<br />
K knit<br />
S1PW slip next stitch purl wise<br />
YF bring yarn to front of work<br />
YB take yarn to back of work<br />
Sts stitches<br />
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<b>Instructions<br />
</b>C/on an odd number of stitches<br />
Row1 & 2: Using colour A, Knit<br />
Row 3: Using colour B and keeping yarn at the back of work, K1; (S1PW; K1) to end <br />
Row 4: Using colour B, K1; (YF; S1PW; YB; K1) to end <br />
Repeat rows 1 – 4 for pattern.<br />
C/off<br />
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This is a version of Irish Mesh stitch, a stitch pattern that is light and airy and perfect for summery cotton knits. <br />
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<b>You will need:</b><br />
ColourSpun yarn of your choice available from <a href="http://www.colourspun.com">www.colourspun.com<br />
</a>Knitting needles about 2 sizes bigger than recommended to suite your yarn<br />
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<b>Abbreviations<br />
</b>C/on cast on<br />
C/off cast off<br />
K knit <br />
P purl<br />
PSSO pass slipped stitch over <br />
S1 Slip the next stitch<br />
YO Yarn over<br />
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<b>Instructions</b><br />
C/on an even number of stitches<br />
Row1: (S1; K1; YO; PSSO both) repeat to end<br />
Row 2: Purl<br />
Row 3: K1, (S1; K1; YO; PSSO both) repeat to last stitch; K1<br />
Row 4: Purl<br />
C/off<br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08811820915773534755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-81467742732269084222017-01-24T18:00:00.000+02:002017-01-24T18:00:07.927+02:00ColourSpun In Stitches - Crochet Textured Blanket Stitch<br />
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<i>this pattern uses English crochet terms<br />
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</i><b>You will need<br />
</b>ColourSpun yarn of your choice available from <a href="http://www.colourspun.com">www.colourspun.com<br />
</a>Crochet hook - size to suit your yarn<br />
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<b>Abbreviations</b><br />
ch chain<br />
DC double crochet<br />
TR treble <br />
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<b>Instructions<br />
</b><br />
Start with a multiple of 3 chains.<br />
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Foundation row: 2 TR in the 3rd chain from the hook. *Skip 2 ch, 1 DC, 2TR in next ch Repeat from * to the end of row 1 ending with 1 DC in the last ch.<br />
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Pattern row: Chain 2, turn, 2 TR in first DC. **Skip 2 TR, 1DC and 2 TR in next DC Repeat from ** across ending with 1 DC in the top of the 1st 2 ch<br />
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Repeat Pattern row to desired length.<br />
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End off<br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08811820915773534755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-2900054562638161182017-01-18T20:05:00.001+02:002017-01-18T20:05:08.417+02:00Soft Chunky Cotton Chemo Cap <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7a74zT4aezg/WH-l8LqaS6I/AAAAAAAABBo/yCh8pSzpmT4mFuFFl122OL3-gueipAN8QCLcB/s1600/DSC09998.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7a74zT4aezg/WH-l8LqaS6I/AAAAAAAABBo/yCh8pSzpmT4mFuFFl122OL3-gueipAN8QCLcB/s320/DSC09998.JPG" width="320" height="259" /></a></div><br />
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Worked up in the softest chunky cotton, these reverse stocking stitch chemo caps are a quick and easy knit and comfortable to wear on a sensitive scalp. Preferably knit in the round to avoid seaming, they can also be knit flat and seamed with a matrass/ladder stitch. <br />
<b>You will need<br />
</b>ColourSpun Pure Cotton Chunky 100g available from <a href="http://www.colourspun.com">www.colourspun.com<br />
</a>ColourSpun Pure Cotton DK – Happies (optional for embellishment) <br />
2x 5.5mm circular knitting needles<br />
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<b>Abbreviations<br />
</b>K knit<br />
P purl<br />
C/on cast on<br />
K2tog Knit the next 2 sts together to decrease<br />
St/s Stitch/es<br />
Stst Stocking Stitch<br />
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<b>Tension <br />
</b>7 sts = 5cm<br />
9 rows = 5cm<br />
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<b>Instructions<br />
</b><br />
<b>Age 3-6 m (6-12 m; 1-3y; 3-10y; Teen; Woman; Man) <br />
</b>Size – circ. 32 - 35 (38 - 46; 43 - 48; 46 – 49; 46 - 53; 49 - 57; 52 - 60)cm<br />
Size - height 11 - 13 (12 - 14; 12 - 15; 15 – 16; 16 - 18; 18 - 20; 20 - 23)cm<br />
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C/on 48 (54; 60; 66; 72; 78; 84) sts<br />
work 5 (5; 5; 5; 5; 5; 5) Rounds/rows stst, turn<br />
work 23 (25; 27; 30; 33; 36; 42) Rounds/rows stst<br />
knit 6 (7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12) Sts; K2tog x 6<br />
work 1 (1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1) Round/row stst<br />
knit 5 (6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11) Sts; K2tog x6<br />
work 1 (1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1) Row stst<br />
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Continue working 1 st less between decreases, decreasing 6sts on every 2nd round/row until you have 6sts left<br />
Next round/row: K2tog x3<br />
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Work a few rows of I-cord (optional)<br />
**knit across<br />
Slide the sts back across to the other end of the needle without turning and pull the yarn firmly across the back of your work<br />
Repeat from ** until your cord is the required length. <br />
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Cut yarn (leave a long enough tail for seaming if necessary) and end off by threading through remaining sts and working tail in.<br />
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<i>Optional - Embellish using Pure Cotton DK to embroider flowers etc.</i><br />
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<i>the (not so) small print: Please share a link to this pattern where ever you would like to. If you would like to print copies to share, that's OK too but I would appreciate a mention of Knitted Knockers South Africa (and worldwide) Share photos of your caps on our Knitted Knockers South Africa FB group. If you are going to use yarn other than the recommended yarn, please be mindful that the wearer's scalp will most likely be very sensitive.<br />
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If you prefer working with a thinner yarn, see my previous post.<br />
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I was asked on the <b>Knitted Knockers South Africa </b>FB group for a chemo cap pattern. Here is one in DK.<br />
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Ideal for wearing in warmer weather, this little cotton cap is worked in the round. Starting from the top it is quick to knit up on either 2 circular or a set of double pointed needles. Make it plain, add some stripes in different colours or work a motive using intarsia or Swiss darning - just be sure not to make knots when changing yarns so that the inside of the cap stays as smooth and soft as possible.<br />
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<b>Size<br />
</b>Small (large) <br />
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<b>Yarn</b><br />
ColourSpun Pure Cotton DK available from <a href="http://www.colourspun.com">www.colourspun.com <br />
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</a><b>Needles<br />
</b>2 pairs 4mm circular needles or a set of 4mm double pointed needles<br />
1 x 3.5mm crochet hook<br />
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<b>Tension<br />
</b>22sts and 30 rows to 10cm measured over stocking stitch using 4mm needles.<br />
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<b>Abbreviations<br />
</b>St/s – stitch/es K/k – knit P/p – purl <br />
inc. – increase by knitting into the back and front of the next stitch<br />
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<b>Pattern</b><br />
Cast on 8 sts; divide evenly on needles and work in the round.<br />
<i>Round 1</i>: Knit<br />
<i>Round 2</i>: Knit, increasing into every st. - 16 sts.<br />
<i>Round 3</i>: Knit<br />
<i>Round 4</i>: K1; inc.; to end of round – 24sts<br />
<i>Round 5</i>: Knit<br />
<i>Round 6</i>: K2; inc.; to end of round – 32 sts<br />
Continue increasing 8 sts on every 2nd round until you have 72 (96) sts<br />
Work 31 (35) rounds straight and cast off loosely.<br />
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Work a row of single crochet around edge.<br />
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<b>Crochet Button for top of cap<br />
</b>Make 4 chain and join to form a circle. Work single crochet into the centre of the circle until it is full. End off and attach to the top of the cap.<br />
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<i>the (not so) small print: Please share a link to this pattern where ever you would like to. If you would like to print copies to share, that's OK too but I would appreciate a mention of Knitted Knockers South Africa (and worldwide) Share photos of your caps on our Knitted Knockers South Africa FB group.If you are going to use yarn other than the recommended yarn, please be mindful that the wearer's scalp will most likely be very sensitive.<br />
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</i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08811820915773534755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-72268736776981167882017-01-17T13:49:00.000+02:002017-01-17T13:49:03.809+02:00ColourSpun In Stitches - Lace Squares<br />
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A checker board of alternating lace and stocking stitch squares<br />
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<b>You will need</b>:<br />
ColourSpun yarn of your choice available from <a href="http://www.colourspun.com">www.colourspun.com<br />
</a>Knitting needles to suit your yarn<br />
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<b>Abbreviations<br />
</b>C/on cast on<br />
C/off cast off<br />
K knit<br />
M1 Make a new stitch by wrapping your yarn around your needle<br />
P purl<br />
SKP slip 1, knit 1, pass slip stitch over the knit stitch<br />
St/s stitch/es<br />
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<b>Instructions<br />
</b>C/on a number of stitches divisible by 16<br />
Row1 and all odd rows: Purl (wrong side)<br />
Row 2, 4, 6, 8: (K8; M1; SKP; M1; SKP; M1; SKP; M1; SKP) to end<br />
Row 10, 12, 14, 16: (M1; SKP; M1; SKP; M1; SKP; M1; SKP; K8) to end<br />
These 16 rows make the pattern, knit until your work reaches the desired length.<br />
C/off<br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08811820915773534755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-74349024244195668952017-01-10T18:00:00.000+02:002017-01-13T21:18:45.986+02:00ColourSpun In Stitches - Log CabinUsing a modular knitting technique, knitted log cabin consists of a number of rectangular shapes worked one at a time and generally only using one ball of yarn at a time. If you choose you could work colour patterns into some of the rectangles, using either the intarsia or the fairisle method or you could add texture by using different stitch patterns. <br />
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Any yarn can be used, so long as the average weight is the same. There are no rules regarding the number of stitches to cast on or the number of rows for each rectangle – you choose. Once you have started, the length of the side you are knitting onto will determine the number of stitches you will need to pick up for the next rectangle, make sure that you pick up the stitches evenly to keep your work flat. Either weave the ends in as you go or use them to embellish your work with a bit of embroidery later. Remember to knit into the back of the 1st stitch of every row and to slip the last stitch purl wise, this makes picking up stitches much easier.<br />
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You will need:<br />
ColourSpun yarn of your choice in an assortment of colours available from <a href="http://www.colourspun.com">www.colourspun.com<br />
</a>Knitting needles to suit the yarn<br />
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Instructions<br />
Cast on any number of stitches – (I started with 10) and work either a square or a rectangular shape (about 15 – 20 rows) cast off.<br />
**Pick up stitches evenly along one side of your work and knit a number of rows (6 or 7). Cast off** <br />
Repeat from ** to ** until your block is the size you want it to be.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08811820915773534755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-88608047787596017982017-01-03T18:00:00.000+02:002017-01-03T18:00:07.104+02:00ColourSpun In Stitches - Berry StitchThere is nothing I enjoy more than a big bowl of berries for breakfast.... it's the perfect start to the day! so lets start the year off with berries too.<br />
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<b>You will need<br />
</b>ColourSpun Yarn of your choice available from <a href="http://www.colourspun.com">www.colourspun.com<br />
</a>Needles to suit your yarn<br />
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<b>Abbreviations<br />
</b>C/on cast on<br />
C/off cast off<br />
K knit<br />
Inc2 increase – knit into front of next stitch, knit into back of stitch and again into front. You will have worked 3 stitches into 1 <br />
P purl<br />
P3tog purl the next 3 stitches together<br />
St/s stitch/es<br />
YO yarn over<br />
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<b>Instructions<br />
</b>C/on a multiple of 4 sts + 3<br />
Row 1: K1; Inc2; (P3; Inc2) to last st; K1. <br />
Row 2: K4; P3tog; (K3, P3tog) to last 4 sts; K4. <br />
Row 3: K1; P3; (Inc2; P3) to last st; P1. <br />
Row 4: K1; P3tog; (K3; P3tog) to last st; K1. <br />
Repeat Rows 1-4 until you reach your required length.<br />
C/off<br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08811820915773534755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-32832443665275237852016-12-30T10:51:00.000+02:002016-12-30T10:51:28.298+02:001 Year of Stitches - 2017I'm back - already! I've joined the 1 Year of Stitches 2017 embroidery challenge. There is a closed FB group where we'll share photos once a week and I plan to post them here too. I'll also share a daily photo on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/colourspun/">Instagram. <br />
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I decided to start on this photo of my boy. I've done the pixilation and am going to choose threads today and get my fabric ready. I was going to use one of my hand dyed cotton fabric squares but am going for something heavier. Knowing me, there will be others too!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08811820915773534755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-29576733610829892142016-12-28T18:00:00.000+02:002016-12-29T09:07:17.899+02:002017 - It's going to be a great year!Every new year I make multiple resolutions and then end up not keeping them. This year, I'm taking the pressure off - I'm not making any! That doesn't mean I don't have any plans though - I have a list full! - it just means I'm not going to tie myself in knots trying to get through my list or feel bad about plans that get changed or deleted. <br />
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Earlier this year, I joined the <a href="http://www.bryanstonorganicmarket.co.za">Bryanston Organic and Natural Market</a> and I'm pleased to say I now have stall #50 as my permanent spot. My door is on and we plan to build lots of cupboards and shelves to accomadate all the yarn, fabric, threads and other lovely stuff. We will be back on Saturday, the 7th January and the market is open every Thursday and Saturday from 9am to 3pm and also on most public holidays. <br />
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So, if you are any where near 40 Culross Road, Bryanston, Johannesburg, pop in and visit, bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, weaving.... sit a while, enjoy a coffee or something to eat from one of the organic restaurants and soak up the peace and creativity. <br />
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OR Keep an eye here, on ColourSpun on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ColourSpun-Natural-Designer-Yarn-179000468792769/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel">Face Book </a>and on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/colourspun/">Instagram</a> to see how my little shop grows.<br />
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<i>Stall #50 - pre-renovations.</i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08811820915773534755noreply@blogger.com040 Culross Rd, Sandton, 2191, South Africa-26.04598 28.027770000000032-51.568014500000004 -13.280823999999967 -0.5239455 69.336364000000032tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-82311293929892117702016-06-18T09:16:00.000+02:002016-06-18T09:16:37.593+02:00ColourSpun ColourWays - Stormy Sunset<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The ColourSpun Pure Cotton colours in this one are: 323; 321; 319; 025; 026; 027</div>
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get them from <a href="http://www.colourspun.com/">ColourSpun - Natural Designer Fabric and Yarn</a></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08811820915773534755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-47502384548963616012016-04-30T10:05:00.000+02:002016-04-30T11:17:41.450+02:00ColourSpun in Stitches - Knit Ombre<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've recently listed ColourSpun Ombre Stacks on <a href="http://www.colourspun.com/cat/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=178_260&zenid=ae32hmof9omoe8o86fvl3ltqg2">www.colourspun.com</a> , here's a good way to use them</div>
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are many ways to produce ombré or gradient knitting. You could purchase
specially dyed balls of yarn which slowly change colour as you work through
them. Using these yarns means the colour changes gradually as you work through
the ball without you having to think about it, so they are great for both
mindless knitting, when you don’t want to have to think at all and for
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">If
you want more control over the colour change, there are ways to produce the
ombré effect using separate balls of yarn in a range of colours from light to
dark. This means you could knit a garment where the hem starts with a dark yarn
and the colour gradually changes, getting lighter and lighter as you work up to
ending the neckline with the lightest yarn. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">One
way of producing this effect is to choose your range of colours in a yarn half
the weight (thickness) that you pattern calls for and to use it double. You
need at least 3 different colours; from dark through medium to light.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">1.
Start with 2 strands of the darkest colour (or lightest, depending on your
preference) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">2.
Work a number of rows – you will have to work out how many according to the
number of rows in your pattern and the number of different colours in your
range</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">3.
Cut <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">one</i> strand of the starting yarn
and join one strand of the next colour, work a number of rows</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">4.
Repeat “3” to end.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">The
swatch here was worked in stocking stitch as follows:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Cast
on 20 stitches using 2 strands of light yarn, work 5 rows (light + light)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Break
off 1 strand and join 1 strand of medium yarn, work 5 rows (light + medium)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Break
off light yarn and join 2<sup>nd</sup> strand of medium, work 5 rows (medium +
medium)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Break
off 1 strand of medium and join 1 strand of dark, work 5 rows (medium + dark)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Break
off medium yarn and join 2<sup>nd</sup> strand of dark, work 5 rows (dark +
dark)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Cast
off.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Happy knitting!</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08811820915773534755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-35681480714214652672016-04-24T17:11:00.001+02:002016-04-24T17:16:54.531+02:00ColourSpun Colourways - Autumn Leaves<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Its that time of year again here, the leaves are starting to turn and there's a little nip in the air in the evenings. It's Autumn :)</div>
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The ColourSpun Pure Cotton colours here are: </div>
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Top row: 335, 336, 020, 030, 304, </div>
Bottom row: 462, 429, 472, 187, 189<br />
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Find these colours on <a href="http://www.colourspun.com/">www.colourspun.com</a><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08811820915773534755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-14669615046864401772016-04-18T08:33:00.001+02:002016-04-18T08:37:41.932+02:00ColourSpun in StitchesI have a pile of swatches on a shelf in my studio that are often my inspiration when I'm not sure what stitch pattern or yarn I want to use. They are all knit in ColourSpun and show me exactly how my yarn looks and behaves in different stitches. Although I can't share the feel here, I can share the look and instructions for you to create a pile of your own. I'll be adding new ones from time to time, so check back often. All the yarn used is available <a href="http://www.colourspun.com/cat/index.php">here</a><br />
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<b>Bamboo Stitch</b></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #444444; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Although it looks complicated,
the bamboo stitch is easy enough for beginners ready to move on from stocking stitch. All it involves is passing a “yarn
over” over 2 knit stitches and the result is a firm fabric with an interesting
texture on both sides. It works well with all types of yarn and looks really
good using multi-coloured yarn. Starting a row with a yarn over can be tricky
so this sample has a selvage stitch at the beginning and end of each row.</span></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #444444; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">You will need</span></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #444444; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">ColourSpun Pure Merino Aran - <a href="http://www.colourspun.com/cat/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=178_179_189&zenid=4i6vu4c251imiebu27bbvr73m2">available here</a></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #444444; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">4.5mm Knitting needles </span></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #444444; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Abbreviations</span></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #444444; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">K </span></span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #444444; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">knit</span></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #444444; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">P </span></span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #444444; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">purl</span></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #444444; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">YO </span></span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #444444; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Yarn over </span></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #444444; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">PYOO2 </span></span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #444444; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Pass YO over 2 stitches</span></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #444444; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">St </span></span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #444444; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">stitch</span></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #444444; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Instructions</span></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #444444; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Cast on an even number of
stitches</span></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #444444; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Row 1: </span></span></i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #444444; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">K1;
(YO; K2; PYOO2) to last st; K1</span></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #444444; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Row 2 and 4: </span></span></i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #444444; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Purl</span></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Row 3: </span></i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #444444; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">K2; (YO; K2; PYOO2) to last st; K2</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #444444; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Repeat these 4 rows for your
pattern.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #444444; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Cast off on row 2 or 4.</span></span></div>
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Happy Knitting :)<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08811820915773534755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-3036738436970612262016-02-06T11:28:00.002+02:002016-02-06T11:29:37.675+02:00ColourSpun Colourways - Parasoles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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How lovely are these parasoles. If you look carefully you'll notice 2 are made up of all the colours.<br />
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The ColourSpun Pure Cotton colours here are <br />
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from left to right: 477 160 030 106 078 057<br />
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:) Enjoy!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08811820915773534755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-16679153377331487932016-01-30T17:39:00.001+02:002016-01-30T17:43:26.328+02:00ColourSpun Colourways - Beverly's Mandala<br />
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beautiful sea colours in ColourSpun Pure Cotton</div>
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055 318 170 058</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08811820915773534755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-22579224080036331132016-01-28T11:57:00.000+02:002016-01-28T12:02:57.360+02:00ColourSpun Colourways - Beverly's Cushionand since I'm playing catch up, here's another one<br />
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The ColourSpun Pure Cotton colours for this one are:</div>
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Top row: 029 084 478 009</div>
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Bottom row: 424 066 072 304</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08811820915773534755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-26013122501857723872016-01-28T10:07:00.000+02:002016-01-28T10:07:18.279+02:00ColourSpun Colourways - Margaret's GrannyLast week, not one but both of the undersea cables that help provide our internet went down. We also had one of those notorius highveld storms with thunder and lightning and so when everyone else was reconnected, we weren't. we had little spurts of connectivity and so never realised the problem was with our hardware. Anyway after much to-ing and fro-ing we are finally all up and working again. I have received quite a few pictures and so have some catching up to do. Here's the first one, from Margaret Pretorius.<br />
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The ColourSpun Pure Cotton colours used here are</div>
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Top row: 051 319 328 406 329 039</div>
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Middle row: 124 042 047 054 470 307</div>
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Bottom row: 309 090 060 103 116 Natural</div>
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Have fun!</div>
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