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This pattern is available for $7.00 USD buy it now  The garter diamond lace in this top reminds me of the beautiful, elaborate patterns that appear on the skin of venomous snakes. In homage to these fascinating and dangerous creatures, I’ve named this pattern for herpetologist Grace Olive Wiley, the first scientist to successfully breed rattlesnakes in captivity. This easy-to-knit, easy-to-wear top will become like a second skin you never wish to shed. Sizes: 32 (36.5, 41, 45.5, 50) inch bust Gauge: Appx 32 sts & 60 rows to 6” in lace patt after blocking Materials: • Size 6 circular...

This pattern is available for $6.00 USD buy it now   Oink! Pigments has the best colorway names, don’t they? My little guy is quite the fan of a pair of adorable fish (you just might be familiar with them after now that they have been FOUND!) This color was perfect to include in my kid’s top line- and it really came into it’s own, this version is a simple side-buttoned, raglan style tee, featuring a pretty fun texture pattern that reminds me of Goldfish! You could easily make the sleeves longer to turn this tee into a sweater, just...

This pattern is available for $6.00 USD buy it now   This big-sister companion to the Baby Valentine Sweater is sure to be the delight of your little lady for years to come. Like its tiny predecessor, the pattern includes instructions for a long-sleeved cardigan or sleeveless version. Knit in Oink Pigments Oink Sport, a durable, washable wool that comes in a wide array of bright and playful colors, or Anzula Ava, a merino-cashmere-nylon blend that comes in over 100 elegant semi-solids. Sizes: Children’s size 4 (6, 8, 10, 12) Shown in Oink Sport in ‘Ladybug Love’ (Size 6, sleeveless,...

This pattern is available from patternfish.com for $6.00. Bulky yarn can be fun to knit with! And this raglan in a simple garter rib and cable pattern works up quickly. Choose a semi-solid color for the best results. The fun, yet unusual, aspect of the cable is that it’s half stockinette, and half garter, so it look as if only one half of the cable is actually twisting. The body is worked in the round to the armholes, then divided to work the front and back separately. The sleeves are worked in the round to the armhole, then the cap...

This pattern is available from patternfish.com for $6.00.   A hand-painted yarn can look superb in a textured pattern. The trick can be to pair the correct texture with the color. The reverse stockinette body is actually worked wrong side out so that you’re knitting every round in the large areas. The body is worked in the round to the armholes, then divided to work the front and back separately. The sleeves are also worked in the round to the armhole, then the cap worked back and forth. The only seams are the armholes. You can always choose to use...