ARNE & CARLOS teach you how to make your own Christmas Balls

"Solar Flares", a new hat designed for my grandson Soul.

Soul likes motorcycles with flames, so I chose solar flares for a fiery look in this design.

Minimum Number of Stitches Needed for Circular Needles by Yarn Weight

I work at a yarn shop and have been asked this question quite often. Here is a handy guide to use whenever the need arises...

DNA Cowl...a free pattern from Peargirl Knits.

This cowl is reversible, with a cabled DNA strand on one side, and a zigzag moss stitch on the reverse. Each side is knit flat and the ends are grafted together. The two pieces are invisibly stitched together with the Contrast Color extending 1/4” on each edge, so choose a color that contrasts nicely with the Main Color. The beautiful cable is used with permission from June Oshiro and I’ve provided a link to her chart.

This pattern can be downloaded free from Ravelry here ~ DNA Cowl ~ Happy knitting :) 

Getting More Mileage Out of Hand Knit Socks

Knitting a pair of socks takes a really long time...they are small, but those tiny stitches really add up...twice! Knitting everyday for at least a few hours, it takes me 2 weeks to finish a pair of socks in fingering weight. So when that first hole begins to appear, they are just too hard to toss out because the remaining sock is still in great shape. I can't wait to try this, it looks relatively easy...easier than darning. Check it out.....
Knit in place patch for sock repair