tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73058436100290997342009-07-05T06:34:10.228-07:00A selection of some of my own knitting designs. I am happy for you to use them , and am happy for you to sell the items you make. However it would be very much appreciated if you do sell any items, that you make a donation to one of the Charities listed on the Links below.Em's wayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13493773338629350149noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305843610029099734.post-84451881966389243612009-07-05T06:30:00.000-07:002009-07-05T06:34:10.237-07:00Have had a few pc issues so have not uploaded any new patterns, but am now working on some great new ones for you all.!! Coming up, Stonehenge Protestor socks, Awen jumper and Sabbat Shoody :D It will all be worth waiting for I promise :D<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7305843610029099734-8445188196638924361?l=emsknits.blogspot.com'/></div>Em's wayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13493773338629350149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305843610029099734.post-77434438968328477022008-05-05T05:09:00.000-07:002008-05-05T11:50:40.641-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_P8AR_Hgt-p8/SB8FWx8RyTI/AAAAAAAAAKk/bxAg1yuU2Do/s1600-h/May+08+015.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_P8AR_Hgt-p8/SB8FWx8RyTI/AAAAAAAAAKk/bxAg1yuU2Do/s320/May+08+015.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196878383930263858" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_P8AR_Hgt-p8/SB8FXB8RyUI/AAAAAAAAAKs/L0mU-OdLozA/s1600-h/May+08+021.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_P8AR_Hgt-p8/SB8FXB8RyUI/AAAAAAAAAKs/L0mU-OdLozA/s320/May+08+021.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196878388225231170" /></a><br />I made this as an experiment, and its so simple even beginners could do it easily. I used Sirdar Spree yarn, which is a chunky cotton blend. I t makes a gorgeously soft blanket, very hardwearing and easy wash. (Approx 400g chunky cotton blend yarn) <br /><br />Using 4.5 mm needles <br />CO 5 stitches. <br />Row 1 : Knit<br />Row 2: Knit 3, yo, knit to end.<br />Repeat 2nd row until you have 150 stitiches on needle <br />Decrease Row Knit 2, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k to end.<br />Repeat until there are 7 stitches on needle.<br />Last Row Knit 2, k2tog, k2tog, k to end.<br />Cast Off off remaining 5 stitches.<br /><br /> I used 100g balls and used four. Rather than knotting then ends to join them a smoother finish can be acheived by twisting the two strands together and knitting it double, you get a slightly thicker patch but it looks neater than knotting!!<br /><br /> Happy Knitting :D<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7305843610029099734-7743443896832847702?l=emsknits.blogspot.com'/></div>Em's wayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13493773338629350149noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305843610029099734.post-4832714023933592052007-04-13T12:33:00.000-07:002007-04-13T12:56:43.842-07:00<a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_P8AR_Hgt-p8/Rh_fG6uPcgI/AAAAAAAAAFI/g-i3Z_ZdhEw/s1600-h/knits+011.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_P8AR_Hgt-p8/Rh_fG6uPcgI/AAAAAAAAAFI/g-i3Z_ZdhEw/s320/knits+011.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5053002616868401666" /></a><br /><br /> Very simple egg cosie pattern. Cheer up the breakfast table :D <br />3.5mm needles small quantities of wool <br /><br /> CO 30 st<br /> K1 P1 Rib for 2 cm <br /> Continue in stocking stitch for 10 rows<br /> Knit 15, turn <br /> P1 P2tog P to last three stitches, P2 tog P1(13st)<br /> Next row Knit <br /> Next row Purl<br /> Next row P1 P2tog purl to last three stitches P2 tog P1 (11st)<br /> Next row Knit <br /> Next row Purl<br /> Next row P1 P2tog purl to last three stitches P2 tog P1 (9st)<br /> Next row K2tog K2 passing 1st completed stitch over 2nd repeat to end <br /> Next row cast off , break yarn<br /><br /> Rejoin yarn at 15 remaining stitches <br /> Knit 15<br /> P1 P2tog P to last three stitches, P2 tog P1(13st)<br /> Next row Knit <br /> Next row Purl<br /> Next row P1 P2tog purl to last three stitches P2 tog P1 (11st)<br /> Next row Knit <br /> Next row Purl<br /> Next row P1 P2tog purl to last three stitches P2 tog P1 (9st)<br /> Next row K2tog K2 passing 1st completed stitch over 2nd repeat to end <br /> Next row cast off , break yarn<br /><br /> To complete sew edges together. Add embroidery if desired <br /><br /> For bird version , make cosie in yellow, embroider beak in green, make 'comb/hair' by stitching loops into top of cosie<br /><br /> For striped version, alternate colours every 4 rows throughout after ribbing complete<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7305843610029099734-483271402393359205?l=emsknits.blogspot.com'/></div>Em's wayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13493773338629350149noreply@blogger.com4