DIY: Knit Minky Mittens and Free Pattern by Gretchen Tracy

Knit Minky Mittens and Free Pattern by Gretchen Tracy

I knit a pair of Minky Mittens by Gretchen Tracy as a birthday present for one of Kenji’s friends. She turned two in January, and of course toddlers need mittens! The pattern includes six sizes, from Toddler to Large Adult. I knit the Toddler size using 3.5 mm needles. That means these mittens should fit […]

DIY: Crochet Clover Hat by Kathy Merrick

Crochet Clover Hat

The Clover Hat by Kathy Merrick is a fun patterned hat that I crocheted in a day. The clover pattern emerges as you crochet in the round with two contrasting colours. The pattern has a charted color-change pattern, with the color not used stranded across the back. Although I used two solid colours, the pattern recommends […]