Ribes Jumeaux

Happy New Year! I have a gift. A new sock pattern! I designed these for my son-in-law. They were his 2012 Christmas present. After knitting them I decided to write up the pattern and share it with the world of knitters. It has been fully test knitted. Thank you to lhensley, MooneTouched, and paolo of Ravelry for testing it for me.

This sock pattern is knit from the top down. It features a twisted rib cuff, contrasting slip stitch heel, and stripes in the cuff and toe.

The stitch pattern in the leg is called Twin Ribs, thus the fancy name for these socks. Ribes Jumeaux is Twin Ribs in French. It's written in 2 sizes- mens and womens medium, which is about a size 7-8 shoe.

This pattern is written for knitting in the 2-circular needle method but can easily be converted to other methods.

The file is in PDF format, 5 pages, and only 220K so it should download fast.

If you are wanting to knit this simple but fun pattern, click on the link:

Ribes Jumeux.pdf

If you should find errors in this pattern, please let me know by posting a comment here.

Happy knitting!

Beadknitter

Fancy Flossy Shrugs

Recently someone donated a large quantity of fur yarn to the local charity knitting group, Knit Wits, which my daughter and I belong to. My daughter and I have taken it upon ourselves to do something with it for the group. I came up with a pair of shrug patterns just for the occasion. After all, there are only so many scarves a person can make.

Modeled by my friend Rosie

These make great gifts and a wonderful donation to nursing homes and life care centers. The finished size of each shrug is 52 inches wide (cuff to cuff) by 18 inches long (which stretches to 24 inches when worn).

Modeled by my friend Rosie

Close up of stitch pattern

They feature 1 by 1 ribbed cuffs and variations of Garter Lace stripes across the body.

Modeled by my friend Rosie

Materials needed are at least 2 different yarns and size 10 and 15 needles, so they are a quick knit. Here are pics of some others I've made using this pattern set.

Rich reds

Detail of stitch pattern

The pattern file is in PDF format and is 574K in size. It includes instructions for both shrugs.

Mint and sea blues

Make the stripes using a contrasting colored bulky weight
boucle' and contrasting cuffs 

This one was made by my daughter Ruth.

Cool blues

Contrasting fur and variegated yarn

If you want this free pattern,

click here ----> Fancy Flossy Shrugs

If you should find errors in this pattern, please let me know by posting a comment here.

Wheat Rib Socks

I have a new sock pattern for you. I designed and knit these socks for my son-in-law. I call it Wheat Rib Socks.

They ended up with contrast heels and toes because I didn't have enough of the main color to do the socks in one color. However, you can knit it solid or contrasting, It's up to you.

 This pattern was a lot of firsts for me. It is the first with a stitch pattern that I created myself.

Looks like wheat stalks.

They are my first toe up socks and feature a short rowed heel.

This is also the first pattern I've had test knitted by someone other than me or my daughter. Some Ravelry members did it for me. The pattern was difficult for me to write and their suggestions were extremely helpful. Thank you to Swong, maggievanderstock, and eledixon (their Ravelry names) for all your help. I appreciate it so much. They have given me permission to post the pictures they took of their test knit socks. All of them, at my request, did solid colors. I have to admit, I like it better than the two color version.

Swong's socks, solid ladies version:

maggievanderstock's socks, solid ladies version:

eledixon's socks, solid mens version:

This pattern is written for knitting in the 2-circular needle method but can easily be converted to other methods.



Click here for the pattern --->       Wheat Rib Socks PDF


If you should find errors in this pattern, please let me know by posting a comment here.

A Fuzzy Hat

Today is Thanksgiving day here in the United States of America. I have so much I am thankful for this year. In celebration, I thought I'd share a pattern with you. This hat pattern is one that I wrote for my shop. Furry yarn was extremely popular at the time. I would give this pattern free with the purchase of furry yarn. Today, it's just free. No purchase necessary. Enjoy.

Fuzzy Hat is knit in the round on large needles with just 66 yards of bulky weight furry yarn. You can add a novelty carrying thread to really give it some pizzazz. The pattern is in PDF format. Click on the link to download it.

                                    Linky-->    Fuzzy Hat

Seed Stitch Stripe Mittens for Men

It's that time of year when our thoughts turn to keeping warm. What better way to keep the man in your life's hands warm than with a pair of hand knit mittens. Here's a pattern for just that situation.

These textural striped mittens are knit with 3.5oz/100gms of worsted weight yarn on two size 5 circular needles.

They are sized to fit larger hands, ie. men, and feature a knit in thumb gusset for comfort and good fit.

These ones were made with 100% acrylic (for charity), For extra warmth, I suggest superwash wool.

If you prefer double pointed or magic loop, it should be fairly easy for you to convert to either of those methods.

To download the PDF of this pattern, click on the link:

Linky --->  Seed Stitch Stripe Mittens for Men