Lille Crispin by Rachel Søgaard is a a classic baby and children’s cardigan that can easily be used for both girls and boys. Filcolana is a Danish yarn brand that publishes many free patterns every year. Lille Crispin was part of their Circus-themed collection from January 2022. Here, the designer implemented the circus theme in […]
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DIY: Spring Neckwarmer and Free Pattern by Justyna Lorkowska
I knit the Spring Neckwarmer, a free pattern by Justyna Lorkowska, for one of Kenji’s friends. Neckwarmers are a must-have for Canadian winters. As a mom, I learned that scarves are not very popular for kids anymore, due to choking hazards. So neckwarmers are a safer way to keep those little necks warm! I asked […]
DIY: 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 […]