LunaKnit

Hi everyone! Remember these? The pattern for Astrid socks is finally out. (It only took me like 1.5 years...) You can find it in my Ravelry store by clicking HERE And because you guys have put up with me and my lazy blogging during this past year or so, I want to offer you a change to get a free sample of the pattern. Use the code astridfree at the Ravelry checkout and the pattern is yours, free of charge. Happy knitting! P.S. The code is valid until January 31st 2017 11:59pm Helsinki time.

It's been a while since the last time I published a pattern, but here we go! It's a small knitted toy I made for Theo, and I think it turned out really cute so I wrote down the pattern so you guys can also make your own octopus! I knitted the octopus with cotton yarn so it doesn't matter if Theo sucks it or spits on it - it can easily be washed in 60 degrees C. I filled the head with some polyester filling and added small pieces of cellophane so that it will make a slight rustling sound when Theo touches it - that's something he really likes. Theo's Octopus pattern is now on Ravelry so go on and grab yours! Here's the LINK TO THE PATTERN! The pattern includes instructions for making curling i-cords. 

This is the second part of the Cloud mitten pattern. Here are the instructions for making the lining for the mittens. Lace mittens without a lining aren't the most functional to wear when it's cold outside, right? :) The first part of the pattern (outer fabric of the mittens) can be found by following THIS LINK! LEFT MITTEN Lining: Pick up and purl one stitch per one from the cast on edge starting from the stitch next to the yarn tail. (54 stitches on your needles) Place a marker to indicate the beginning of the round and start the ribbing as instructed earlier. Continue the ribbing round until it is 2.5 cm (1 inch) long or until it matches the length of the main fabric. Stockinette Round: knit all stitches Repeat this round 12 times or until your lining matches the beginning of the thumb gusset on the main fabric.   Shaping the left thumb gusset for the lining: Increase round: m1L, knit until end of the round Repeat the increase round...

This is so long overdue, but I have now finally managed to write down the pattern for the Cloud mittens. Here it is, my Christmas present to all you guys! Enjoy! CLOUD MITTENS ( Here is the link to the pattern on Ravelry ) You need: 125 m or 135 yards of DK weight yarn (blue sample knit with Novita Wool, 100% wool, 135 m/ 50g) 125 m or 135 yards of sport weight yarn for the lining (blue sample: Garnstudio Drops Baby Alpaca Silk, 70% alpaca, 30% silk, 167 m/ 50 g)  Needles : a set of 2.5 mm (US 1 1/2) DPNs or circular needles if you prefer Magic Loop method like me Gauge: 16 stitches and 22 rows = 5 cm (2 inches) To fit an average woman hand Intermediate knitting skills required LEFT MITTEN Cast on 54 stitches loosely on size 2.5 mm double pointed needles or a circular needle if you like knitting with magic loop method like me. I used the long-tail method to cast on. You can place a marker (beginning of the round) if you want, ...

I've been asked to provide a written version of the Honey Cap's charted section . Here it comes. This is my first time writing a pattern in this way so please tell me if you find mistakes or anything else incoherent.  Round 1: [1/1 RC, 1/1 LC] three times; p 1, 2/2 RC, p 1, 2/1 RC, k 1, 1/2 LC, p 1, 2/2 LC, p 1; repeat until end of round Round 2: k 12, p 1, k 4, p 1, k 7, p 1, k 4, p 1; repeat until end of round Round 3: [1/1 LC, 1/1 RC] three times; p 1, 2/2 RC, p 1, k 7, p 1, 2/2 LC, p 1; repeat until end of round Round 4: same as round 2 Round 5: ssk, [1/1 RC, 1/1 LC] twice, k2tog, p 1, 2/2 RC, p 1, k 7, p 1, 2/2 LC, p 1; repeat until end of round (8 stitches decreased) Round 6: k 10, p 1, k 4, p 1, k 7, p 1, k 4, p 1; repeat until end of round Round 7: k 1, [1/1 LC, 1/1 RC] twice, k 1, p 1, 2/2 RC, p 1, 2/1 RC, k 1, 1/2 LC, p 1, 2/2 LC, p 1; repeat until end of round Round 8: same as round 6 Round 9: ssk, k 1, 1/1 LC, 1/1 RC, k 1, k2to...