Accessories
Cartwheels Shawl(ette) - $5.00
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We’ve all bought lovely hand-painted yarn that looks so appealing in the skein, but then what to knit with it? It’s a yarn that needs a plain texture – lace and cables will just get lost in the colours – and yet it needs something that’s a bit fancy and not too simple. This pattern is inspired by such a yarn purchase! Koigu Painter’s Palette Premium Merino is a delight to work with, and the hardest thing about the colours? It’s choosing which one to buy.
The pattern is written for lace, fingering, sport or DK weight yarns, and it’s knit to a percentage of your total yarn in order to make the most of that premium skein
Yard Duty Mitts - $5.00
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Yard Duty Mitts are a versatile fingerless glove/mitten combination: perfect for parents out with their young kids (and able to tie up shoe laces), teachers out in the playground doing yard duty, teens out with their ipods and smart phones, or commuters getting out their train tickets. No more cold hands when you need to do something, just flip the tops!
Paws Handwarmers - $3.50
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These stretchy and comfy handwarmers are a quick knit, ideal for the pet-mad friend or family member for Christmas.
Fits a hand 16-20cm (6.5-8”), measured around the knuckles. They can easily be upsized by using worsted weight yarn, or made smaller by using sport weight. Change the needle size to create a
slightly denser than usual fabric.
Paws Beanie & Headband - $3.50
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This beanie/headband is ideal for the pet-mad friend or family member. It comes in 4 sizes - choose the size closest to the head measurement:
Tiny (45cm/18”),
Small (50cm/20”),
Medium (55cm/22”) and
Large (60cm/24”).
This pattern looks great with contrasting yarn for the i-cord bands.
Paws Cowl - $3.50
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This cowl is ideal for the pet-mad friend or family member. It is stretchy and comfortable.
Twisty Sister Cabled Handwarmers - free
These stunning cabled handwarmers are a fast knit, and are deceptively easy. In three sizes and in customisable length (size measured around the knuckles):
Small - 15-17cm/6-6.75” (approx 7-13 year old’s hand)
Medium - 17-19cm/6.75-7.5” (average woman’s hand)
Large - 19-22cm/7.5-8.5” (large woman’s/average man’s hand)
Emergency Halloween Horns - free
These horns were quickly invented when my daughter needed a Halloween costume, for tomorrow. They only took a few hours to knit up. They measure 10cm/4” high and 13cm/5” around.