The Geneva Cowl uses the gattelin rock stitch, which I found on Pinterest. I started working on this cowl when we were in Cartagena for our winter vacation. It was too hot to go out during the day and the yarn (a cotton/merino mix) was cool enough to handle as we rested at our villa.
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DIY: Peppermint Gathered Summer Sundress and Free Pattern
To make my striped gathered summer sundress, I used a grey and white striped cotton from Fabricland.
DIY: Peppermint Vintage Style Pleated Skirt and Free Pattern
I made the vintage style pleated skirt from Peppermint Magazine using a free pattern. I wanted a basic, solid-coloured skirt that would go with my many patterned tops, and this fit the bill! The free pattern is designed by In the Folds for Peppermint Magazine. The skirt has pockets, front and back pleats, and uses […]
DIY: Sue’s No Holes Hexagon Baby Cardigan and Free Pattern
Sue’s No holes Hexagon Baby Cardigan by Susan A. Coes is a free pattern on Ravelry. To make this little hexagon baby cardigan for our Kiku Corner Etsy shop, I used a 4.00 mm hook and Classic Elite Yarns Song in the Willow colourway. In total, I used 3.5 skeins, or about 350 m, of the […]
DIY: Crochet Convergence Top by Linda Skuja
I made the Crochet Convergence Top, designed by Linda Skuja and published in the Interweave Crochet Spring 2014 issue. I used Noro Taiyo Sock yarn in the colourway S40, a long-striping mixture of greens, browns, and beiges. This was the first time I used a Noro yarn, and was pleasantly surprised to find how enjoyable […]