tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66137510774097905522024-03-05T17:23:56.647+13:003 Bags Full3 Bags Full home of free knitting and crochet patterns, mostly for babies and children. Also links to our paid for patterns.Kelly Sweeneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01475915728331427502noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613751077409790552.post-71160377697797690052014-11-08T23:08:00.001+13:002014-11-08T23:08:17.422+13:00November pattern saleIt's been a while since I did anything on here, and although I've got new patterns to finish writing and load onto the site, I just haven't seemed to find the time lately. So I thought I might have a bit of a knitting pattern sale for the rest of the month. My paid patterns can all be found here: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kelly-jo-sweeney" target="_blank">Ravelry pattern page</a>. If you select one to buy the 15% discount is automatically added, yay. So if you're looking for a new knitting or crochet pattern, then you might want to give one of my patterns a go, and save yourself 15%<br />
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Kelly Sweeneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01475915728331427502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613751077409790552.post-41904190202115367962014-04-12T10:29:00.003+12:002017-03-09T14:31:58.719+13:00How to block a hat after knittingWhen it comes to knitting, I've always struggled with how to block a hat after knitting. There's no doubt that blocking your knitting makes a huge difference, but I've never really known how to do it with a hat. When I block other 'flat' items, I usually either wet and pin to shape on a thick towel, and leave to dry. If I'm feeling particularly lazy, and it isn't a design that stands up, then I place a wet muslin cloth over the item and lightly press. In the past I have been known to roll a towel up, and then press a hat with my iron, again with a wet muslin, but it's not a great result. Suddenly the other day, I got inspired.......<br />
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How to block a hat after knitting</h3>
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<li>First of all, gently wash your hat. This makes it wet (obviously) but seeing as I was in this case making a baby hat, I like to give them a wash before gifting them.</li>
<li>Gently squeeze out most of the water, try not to be too rough or you might stretch or alter the shape of the item.</li>
<li>Hold the hat open, place a balloon in the opening, and begin to inflate.</li>
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Kelly Sweeneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01475915728331427502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613751077409790552.post-33354713659912471652014-01-31T18:04:00.000+13:002014-01-31T18:04:18.858+13:00Quick valentine's day knitted giftsHere at three bags full, we might not have the biggest, or most complicated range of gifts, but one thing that we do cater for, is a quick valentine's day knitted gift. For the past three, of four years now, we've added a few last minute valentine's day gifts to our range of free knitting and crochet patterns.<br />
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Last minute valentine</h3>
It all started a few years back when I suddenly remembered that the next day was valentine's day, and I hadn't got a card for my husband. I did have needles and red yarn though, so after a hunt for quick valentine's day knitted gifts, I decided to make my own. The<a href="http://3bagsfullnz.blogspot.co.nz/2013/01/last-minute-valentine.html" target="_blank"> I love ewe last minute valentine</a> was born.<br />
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The following year, I decided to stick with the theme, but rather than a knitted heart I went for a crochet heart instead. <a href="http://3bagsfullnz.blogspot.co.nz/p/free-patterns.html" target="_blank">I love ewe ; another last minute valentine</a> was the end result. I have to admit, that it's not quite as much fun as the original, but I love it all the same.</div>
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It was a while before I decided to come up with another one, and instead recreated my knitted and crochet hearts in different ways first.</div>
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Free Heart Knitting Pattern</h3>
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A few years down the line though, I wanted to try something a little different. Back to quick valentine's day knitted gifts this time round, and another free heart knitting pattern, and another cheesy name (sorry). The end result was the<a href="http://3bagsfullnz.blogspot.co.nz/2013/02/wool-you-be-mine.html" target="_blank"> wool you be mine</a>?</div>
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I haven't quite decided what I'll do this year, and if we might end up with yet another quick valentine's day knitted gift, or if I'll recreate one of my old patterns. If you decided to use one of my free heart knitting or crochet patterns, then I'd love to see some pictures.</div>
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Kelly Sweeneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01475915728331427502noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613751077409790552.post-53593087135929631242014-01-24T17:14:00.000+13:002014-01-24T17:14:41.695+13:00Baby giftsI mentioned in a <a href="http://3bagsfullnz.blogspot.co.nz/2013/12/favourite-knitting-patterns-for-babies.html" target="_blank">recent post</a>, that I had quite a few friends having babies soon. I started just the other day on one of my all time favourite baby creations, the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hamish-crochet-baby-sandals" target="_blank">Hamish sandal.</a> I've made this heaps of times now as a baby gift, and when it comes to quick baby gifts, it's my go to pattern.<br />
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Although it's called the Hamish sandal, after the little baby boy that I created the first one for over 4 years ago now, it's a great pattern because it works just as well for girls as for boys. This time was for a little girl again, and following with tradition I went for a lovely pastel pink. In fact it was the last of my elan organic merino yarn, but I can get at least two pairs out of one 50g ball, so we might manage another soon.<br />
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So, that's my first new baby project down. I've also got a nearly finished little green cardigan for a baby who's flavour is as yet unknown, but with little green ladybird buttons I think it will suit a boy or girl. Then it's onto a few more crochet baby shoes, and I also want to crochet a baby blanket for a special friends first baby. I just need to decide on a pattern, my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/twinkle-twinkle-baby-blanket" target="_blank">twinkle twinkle blanket</a> or something else.......Kelly Sweeneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01475915728331427502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613751077409790552.post-6840082932658596882014-01-12T16:55:00.000+13:002014-04-12T10:30:27.853+12:00Preemie singlet - free knitting patternThis is a very simple pattern, that I drafted after getting a request for some premature singlets from New Zealand charity <a href="http://www.earlybuds.org.nz/" target="_blank">Earlybuds</a>. They do a great job of providing packs of essentials for parents with babies in NICU in New Zealand. Please feel free to use this pattern for your own use, and if you want to knit some items for earlybuds if you're in New Zealand, or your local hospital's NICU. It might be worth checking what they want or need first though.<br />
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The vest is designed to be knit in pure wool, as natural fibres are better for such small babies. It is knit in the round, so there are no seams which may irritate, and is ribbed so that it will grow with the baby. The shoulders have sleeves to give easy access to add wires and the like. The vest will fit from around 34 weeks, but you could easily make larger or smaller by casting on more or less stitches.</div>
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8ply/dk yarn, (one 50g ball will do approx 2 vests)<br />
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Free Preemie singlet knitting pattern</h2>
Cast on 68 sts on either dpns or circular knitting needlesusing your favourite casting on method, I prefer to use a nice stretchy cast on.<br />
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knit 2 purl 2 around, this will form 2x2 rib<br />
Continue working 2x2 rib until work measures 17cm, (7inches) long<br />
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Work with next four stitches ONLY, knit 18 rows, cast off these four stitches.<br />
Reattach yarn, cast off 14 sts, work with next four stitches ONLY, knit 18 rows, cast off these four stitches.<br />
Reattach yarn cast off 12 sts, work with next four stitches ONLY, knit 18 rows, next row k1 yo ktog kt1, knit one more row, cast off.<br />
Reattach yarn co 14 sts, work with next four stitches ONLY, knit 18 rows, next row k1 yo ktog kt1, knit one more row, cast off.<br />
Reattach yarn and cast off remaining 6 sts.<br />
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<br />Kelly Sweeneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01475915728331427502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613751077409790552.post-85101894275543228242013-12-29T12:24:00.001+13:002013-12-29T12:24:11.830+13:00Favourite knitting patterns for babiesI have quite a few friends having babies at the moment, and I thought that it was time I dusted off the knitting needles, hunted out my favourite knitting patterns for babies and got to work. Sometimes, just knowing what kind of thing you want to knit is half the battle, and it's always good to have a few ideas lined up. <br />
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When it comes to knitting for newborn babies, I don't think that you can go far wrong with a cardigan. A simple little top that you can slip on, is always handy, cardigans, with buttons down the front, are far easier to get onto a tiny baby than a jumper that you slip over the head. They are also ideal in both winter and summer, and always look cute.<br />
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I have a basic cardigan pattern, and the Anja knitting pattern to release in the coming months, but in the mean time, the<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lena-cardigan" target="_blank"> Lena cardigan</a> is a cute option, or the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/snowdrop-wrap-cardigan" target="_blank">Snowdrop wrap cardigan</a> is another handy pattern.</div>
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Some of my favourite knitting patterns for babies are those for hats, a little woolly hat is always a handy addition to a newborn's wardrobe, and they are usually simple and quick gifts to knit up. One of the most simple is my <a href="http://3bagsfullnz.blogspot.co.nz/2012/12/simple-baby-hat.html" target="_blank">simple baby hat</a>. It's so simple that it's not really a pattern as such, but it is a good place to start, and works well as a blank canvas for adding your own embellishments. <br />
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For something with a little more to it, then I don't think that you can go very far wrong with my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/oscar-knobbly-cable-hat-and-mitts" target="_blank">oscar knobbly cable hat </a> (picture above) or <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/barley-twist-hat-and-mitts" target="_blank">barley twist cable hat</a>, both of which come with patterns for matching mittens. Perfect gifts for baby showers or for a newborn.<br />
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Want to knit something a little different as a gift? If the baby in question is going to be in cloth then a soaker pattern might be something to consider. We have a<a href="http://3bagsfullnz.blogspot.co.nz/2012/11/woolly-pants-pattern.html" target="_blank"> free one</a> on this blog that is fairly easy to knit.</div>
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Kelly Sweeneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01475915728331427502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613751077409790552.post-72946319475985047982013-11-07T22:46:00.000+13:002013-11-07T22:46:25.015+13:00Knitting needle saleJust a quick one today, as I'm focusing more on the knitting pattern side of things with 3 bags full now, I'm going to be selling off my remaining bamboo knitting needles. They are mostly circular needles, in various lengths and sizes, although I have a few other things as well. <br />
If you're interested, check out the pinned post at the top of our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/3bagsfullnz" target="_blank">facebook page</a>, I can post worldwide.<br />
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<br />Kelly Sweeneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01475915728331427502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613751077409790552.post-13819842074900828002013-10-08T13:07:00.000+13:002013-10-08T13:07:25.167+13:00New patterns........ soonishWell, it seems that months go by without me posting anything here, and for a long time now I've been promising new patterns. Part of the problem is that I'm just not getting very much knitting done. I can't hold her entirely responsible, but as I usually knit and crochet in the evening, and my littlest girl isn't sleeping particular well at the minute, I'm not getting a great deal done. She is very cute though.<br />
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Of course that's really just an excuse, and to be honest I'd lost my knitting mojo for a while there. Not sure why, but some times these things just go awol for a bit. Any way, I've got a couple of new things on the needles; a cardi for me (which, being for me, may never happen) and a premie vest for <a href="http://www.earlybuds.org.nz/" target="_blank">Early Buds</a>. I want to check that it's what they're looking for, but if all works out ok, I'll be releasing it as a free pattern. It's a very simple knit in the round job, but when they asked for singlets with buttons at the shoulder (due to all the wires and the like that are attached to the babies) I couldn't find quite the right pattern, and certainly not one that was knit in the round. (Which not only means that there is no sewing up to be done - yay, but it also means no bulky seams to irritate little babies.) I hope to be able to tell you more soon.....Kelly Sweeneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01475915728331427502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613751077409790552.post-68103038251565652182013-06-15T14:26:00.000+12:002013-06-15T14:26:45.604+12:00Big sale!I've changed direction in recent years, those of you who noticed the name change might have picked up on that one. These days I'm mostly doing hand dyed yarn, buttons and hopefully I'll have some new patterns to release soon....<br />
This change does mean one thing though, I need to have a bit of a destash of my commercially dyed yarn, so if you fancy grabbing some, you might want to pop along to my facebook page http://www.facebook.com/3bagsfullnz now, and check it out.....Kelly Sweeneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01475915728331427502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613751077409790552.post-59015392629881443512013-04-15T13:08:00.001+12:002013-04-15T13:08:38.832+12:00Competition time!Just thought I'd mention that I've got a bit of a give away running at the moment, with over $200 (NZ) worth of prizes. If you're interested you might like to checkout our<a href="http://www.facebook.com/3bagsfullnz" target="_blank"> facebook page </a> and <a href="http://www.thehivenz.co.nz/follow-the-wool.html" target="_blank">the hive</a> and keep an eye out for my naughty kitten, who's been spreading my yarn around across facebook.....<div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lucida Grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Small amount of red yarn (I used Aran/10ply)</span></span><br />
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K knit</div>
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M1 make one</div>
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K2tog knit two stitches together.</div>
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Bottom of heart</div>
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Cast on Two stitches<br />
Row 1: K<br />
Row 2: P1, m1, p1<br />
Row 3: k1, p1, k1<br />
Row 4: P1, m1, k1, m1, p1.<br />
Row 5: K1, p to last stitch, k1.</div>
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Row 6: P1, m1, k to last stitch, m1, p1.<br />
Repeat rows 5 and 6 until the bottom of the heart is roughly the size that you want, (in my case 17 stitches) end with a row 6.</div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lucida Grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Next row: K1, p to 1 stitch before centre of heart p1, cast off middle stitch (make sure you are left with an equal amount of stitches on each side, k1, p to last stitch, k.</span></span><br />
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Top of heart shaping<br />
Row 1: P1, k to last stitch before cast off stitch, p1, turn.<br />
Row 2: K2tog, p to last 2 stitches, k2tog.</div>
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Row 3: P2tog, k to last 2 stitches, p2tog.</div>
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Continue until one stitch remains, fasten off.</div>
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Next re-attach yarn to un-worked stitches, work rows 1 -3 above on these stitches.<br />
Making up<br />
Weave in ends, and then glue to front of a card.<br />
Write the card and give it to a loved one.</div>
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Kelly Sweeneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01475915728331427502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613751077409790552.post-76670721822959582392013-01-23T20:44:00.001+13:002014-04-12T10:33:27.978+12:00Textured Dishcloth - free knitting pattern<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This pattern includes three different sizes of dishcloth, <span style="color: green;">small (approx 17cm x 20cm)</span>, <span style="color: red;">medium</span> <span style="color: red;">(approx 22cm x 24cm)</span> and <span style="color: navy;">large (approx 28cm x 28 cm)</span>, or you can custom make one to your own size. A 50g ball of DK cotton yarn should be enough to make at least two cloths.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">30 rows to 10cm/4inch</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Row 4: P1, k2, *p2, k2, repeat pattern from * to last stitch p1</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">These 12 rows make up the pattern. Repeat all rows for <span style="color: green;">5</span> (<span style="color: red;">6</span>, <span style="color: navy;">7</span>) time in total.</span></div>
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pattern is offered free of charge for your own personal use. Please do
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items made from this pattern, then please <a href="mailto:kellyjo_sweeney@yahoo.co.nz">contact me</a> for details of my
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>For yarns, more free patterns and knitting and crochet accessories, please see my site: <a href="http://www.wonderwool.congocart.co.nz/">http://www.wonderwool.congocart.co.nz</a> </b></span></span></div>
Kelly Sweeneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01475915728331427502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613751077409790552.post-28832264987934803882013-01-06T14:25:00.000+13:002014-04-12T10:32:34.834+12:00Last minute valentine - free knitting pattern<br />
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Materials<br />
Small amount of red yarn (I used dk)<br />
Suitable needles for gauge (4.5mm in my case)<br />
Glue<br />
Card<br />
Bamboo coctail sticks<br />
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Pattern<br />
Cast on Two stitches<br />
Row one<br />
Knit<br />
Row two<br />
Inc two stitches by knitting in the back and front of both stitches<br />
Row three<br />
Knit<br />
Row four<br />
Knit into back and front of first stitch knit to end knit into back and front of last stitch.<br />
Row five<br />
Knit<br />
Repeat rows four and five until the bottom of the heart is roughly the size that you want, (in my case 20 stitches) end with a knit row, no inc.<br />
Next row<br />
Knit to centre of heart, (for me 10 stitches) turn leaving rest of the stitiches unworked.<br />
Next row<br />
Knit 2 together knit to last two stitches, knit two together.<br />
Repeat this row until only two stitches remain, leave these on needle, and cut wool.<br />
Next re-attach yarn to unworked stitches.<br />
Next row<br />
knit<br />
Next row<br />
Knit 2 together, knit to last two stitiches, knit two together<br />
Repeat until only two stitches remain. Cut thread leaving long tail.<br />
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Making up<br />
Sew in shorter ends but leave long end loose.<br />
Thread a coctail stick into the four stitches you have left, glue the heart and coctail sticks to the card.<br />
Wind the long thread into a flat circle shape and glue onto card so that it looks like the ball of wool that is being knit with.<br />
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Write the card and give it to a loved one.</div>
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Kelly Sweeneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01475915728331427502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613751077409790552.post-67511455371994846782012-12-28T15:37:00.002+13:002014-04-12T12:51:09.638+12:00Simple baby hat free knitting pattern<br />
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I had some left over bamboo wool, and wanted to do a bit of practising with knitting in the round; my simple baby hat was born. You could use any scrap or left over wool for this, but the I found the bamboo quite stretchy, so you may need to cast on more stitches with a less stretchy yarn.<br />
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I knit the simple baby hat with a set of double pointed needles (dpn's) there's no reason why you couldn't do it with circular needles using the magic loop technique.<br />
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To fit six month old baby approx.</div>
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4 double pointed needles, I used 3.5 mm ones</div>
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DK yarn, I used sirdar snuggly bamboo dk (about 1/2 a ball)</div>
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Cast 76 on stitches, putting an even amount onto three of the needles, leaving the fourth to knit with, knit the first round, joining together to form a round when you reach the end. </div>
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Now p1 round, k1 round, continue for 6 rounds.</div>
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Turn the tube of knitting inside out, fold the top and sew together, across the top.</div>
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Turn the right side out, and there you have it, a very simple baby hat, knit in the round.</div>
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Kelly Sweeneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01475915728331427502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613751077409790552.post-74845102165547855272012-12-18T21:59:00.004+13:002014-04-12T10:58:48.626+12:00Knitted San Pad - free pattern knitted cloth menstrual padI wrote this pattern for a knitted sanitary pad a good few years ago now, but decided to come back and update it a little now. It is a free knitting pattern, and you are more than welcome to make as many as you want for your own uses or charity. Should you wish to make them to sell, then please get in touch with me first.<br />
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I've used cloth menstrual pads for a long time, and when I created this I was wondering if a knitted one would work. I used a cotton yarn, but other fibres may well work. It is knit using the 'double knitting' technique. This means that you knit it flat, but it is knitted in one piece. It sounds, really complicated, but in fact isn't, and creates a knitted menstrual pad with very little sewing up to do. (Yay) Please try it, and if you have any problems, let me know, I will see what I can do to help.<br />
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Any way, enough of that, here it is, the knitted menstrual pad pattern (free).<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">This cloth menstrual pad/san-pro is knitted flat, but uses the double knitting technique, so that there is no sewing up required. It has a hole in the back which you can use to stuff the pad with either knitted pads, or pieces of cloth, depending on how much and what you want to add. It is very important that you slip stitches when told, as to knit (or purl) them will stop the technique from working. As you work, you will have the inside of the work facing you.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">I knitted the pad in cotton yarn, but other yarns might also work well, I'd be interested in hearing of any other yarns that you have tried and how they worked. Feel free to give me feedback on the pattern too. You can contact me <a href="http://sites.google.com/site/littleduckscraft/contact-me" style="color: #313131; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Small amount of DK yarn of your choice</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">k knit</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">sl slip stitch purlwise</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">YO yarn over.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">K2tog knit two stitches together.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">For the main pad;</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Row 1; k1, sl1, continue to end, turn.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Continue in this way for 30 rows in total.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Row 5; k1, sl1 to end, turn.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Row 7; k1, sl1 to marker, turn.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Repeat rows 2 to 7 11 </span></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">more </b></span></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">times and then repeat row 2 to 6 once.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Next row; k1, sl1 to marker, remover marker and k1, sl1 to end, turn.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Next row; k1, sl1 to end, turn.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Work 28 more rows like this.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Cast off.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Now turn the whole thing inside out, through the hole that you created on the back, so that the right side is now facing you.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Making the tabs;</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Fold the piece in half lengthwise. Count back four stitches from the centre.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">With the top of the pad facing you, on the side of the piece pick up and knit eight stitches.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Row 1; P.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Row 2; K.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Work four more rows like this. *</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Next row; k3 stitches, yo k2tog, k3 stitches.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Next row p.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Next row, cast off stitches.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Second tab;</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Repeat the process as above, as far as *</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Work two more rows and then cast off.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Weave in all ends and sew on buttons.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Inner Pads;</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Cast on 16 stitches.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">K each row until pad measures just shorter than the outer. Cast off.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">If you have any thoughts on our knitted cloth menstrual pad, then I'd love to hear them, either in the comments or on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/3bagsfullnz" target="_blank">facebook page</a>.</span></span></div>
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Kelly Sweeneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01475915728331427502noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613751077409790552.post-88546829506408760642012-12-06T21:20:00.003+13:002012-12-06T21:20:31.758+13:00Purple dayI thought I'd have an entry that wasn't a pattern being moved over for a change, so here goes...... I've spent the other day dying up some yarn. I need to add quite a bit of stock to my store over at <a href="http://www.wonderwool.congocart.co.nz/store/1" target="_blank">wonderwool</a> so with a nice warm day on Tuesday, I thought that I'd better make a start.<br />
I've got quite a few new dyes to use, but I wanted to use up some of my almost finished ones first. I've got quite a bit of hot pink, navy blue and red left, and I wondered if I could manage to get some different effects with just those colours. I had a play around, and this was the result:<br />
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I'm really quite pleased with the results. The closest one is merino possum, which effects the way the colours take, and the other two are 100% wool, really love the way that they look though, so tempted to keep them and use them myself........Kelly Sweeneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01475915728331427502noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613751077409790552.post-83389035872460903152012-11-23T22:20:00.001+13:002014-04-13T20:31:47.535+12:00Woolly Pants Pattern - free knitted soaker pattern<h3>
Free knitted soaker pattern</h3>
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This is one of the first ever knitted soakers that I made, I tried a couple from other patterns and then thought that I could create something myself. Woollen soakers are great for over cloth nappies, especially at night, as they are breathable and natural, so great for babies. 100% wool is best, and if you can, hand wash only. Treat your soaker with a small amount of lanolin, around peas sized (pure lanolin nipple creams can work) dissolved in warm water and a little wool wash. Soak your knitted soaker over night, and then allow to dry. You should only need to do this every few months, when it starts to smell, allow it to air between uses unless actually soiled.</div>
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Woolly pants</h3>
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This is a flat knit soaker, very simple and easy to make. You have the option of using either Worsted Weight (10ply) yarn, or DK (8ply) yarn, which will give a slightly smaller soaker. There is also the option of adding a textured body to the soaker. Directions are given for a small, or newborn size, and directions for medium (approx 6 months) and large (approx 1 year) follow in brackets.</div>
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<b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><u style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">You will need</u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Lucida Grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Approx 50g of DK or 10ply yarn, I would recommend 100% wool.</span><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0.3em 0.5em;"><input align="right" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6073/6075692724_afa2f2d4a4.jpg" style="margin: 0.3em 0.5em; padding: 0px;" type="image" /></span></span></div>
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1 pair 4mm knitting needles</div>
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1 pair 5mm knitting needles</div>
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1 wool needle for weaving in ends.</div>
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If you are planning on making a soaker with a textured pattern, then use the pattern bellow on all areas marked with an * in the main pattern.</div>
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<u style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Textured pattern for body of soaker</b></u><br />
Row 1 k<br />
Row 2 p1 k2 repeat to end<br />
Row 3 k<br />
Row 4 k1 p1 k2 repeat to end<br />
Row 4 k<br />
Row 6 k2 p1<br />
(Use this pattern on all areas worked in stocking stitch, marked with a *, including the short rows.)<br />
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<b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><u style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Pattern</u></b><br />
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Using 4mm needles, cast on 56 (62) (68) stitches.<br />
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Row 1, (k1 p1) continue to end, this forms the 1x1 rib.<br />
Continue in 1x1 rib for 6 more rows<br />
Next row, k1(k2tog yo k1) repeat to last stitch k1.<br />
Then do 7 more rows 1x1 rib.</div>
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Change to larger 5mm needles.<br />
Row 1 (inc one stitch each end) k all stitches* 58 (64, 62) stitches.</div>
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Row 1, p34 (38, 42) slip stitch, turn*<br />
Row 2, Slip stitch k10 (12, 14) slip stitch, turn*<br />
Row 3, Slip stitch p15 (17, 19) slip stitch, turn*<br />
Row 4, Slip stitch k24 (26, 28) slip stitch, turn*<br />
Slip stitch p to end.*</div>
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<u style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Main body;</u></div>
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Continue in stocking stitch for 12cm (15cm, 18cm) not including rib band.*</div>
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<u style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Shaping for leg holes:</u></div>
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<span style="font-family: Lucida Grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Row 1, dec 2 stitches each end, 54 (60, 64)*</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Lucida Grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Row 2 Dec 3 stitches each end. 48 (54, 58)*</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Lucida Grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Repeat these two rows three more times.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Lucida Grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">For smaller size only dec 1 stitch each end.*</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Lucida Grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">For medium and large sizes only dec 2 stitches each end twice.* 16 (18, 18)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Lucida Grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Continue in stocking stitch for 10 (12, 14) more rows.*</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Lucida Grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Increase 1 stitch at each end of each row 3 (5, 7) times. 22 (28, 32).*</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Lucida Grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Increase 4 (4, 6) stitches at each end.* 30 (36, 44)</span></span></div>
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<u style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Front:</u></div>
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<span style="font-family: Lucida Grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Continue in stocking stitch to match back, 12 (15, 18cm).*</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Lucida Grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Change to 4mm needles, and work 6 rows in 1x1 rib.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Lucida Grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">k1(k2tog yo k1) to last stitch k1</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Lucida Grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Work 7 more rows in 1x1 rib. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Lucida Grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Cast off.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Lucida Grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Pick up 38 (42, 48) stitches around each leg hole,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Lucida Grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Work 7 rows of 1x1 rib.</span></span><br />
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Kelly Sweeneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01475915728331427502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613751077409790552.post-53391031991272460062012-11-16T21:55:00.001+13:002012-11-16T21:55:56.944+13:00Pattern makingI realised earlier that it's over a year since I last released a pattern, and that was a quick free <a href="http://3bagsfullnz.blogspot.co.nz/2011/09/its-wheely-square.html">crochet square</a>, it's about time I launched something new. I really need to get myself together and get some of the patterns that I've been working on written up. <br />
I showed you last time the cardigan that I made for Anja before she was born, but that's not all that I've had on my needles over the last year. There's also this wrap around sleepsuit;<br />
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It was a little big for her when this was taken, and you don't have to scar your children for life by using such bright colours.....It's a great little outfit for keeping them warm in winter, and as it's a seamless top down construction, there isn't lots of sewing up to do either. <br />
More recently I made a little cardigan for a friends new baby, quite a simple design this time, but cute all the same, and again; top down and seamless:<br />
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So, there are things in the pipeline, I am working on them (vaguely) and at some point I will get them written up, tested and out there. At least, I hope I will.....Kelly Sweeneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01475915728331427502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613751077409790552.post-25805909241583969652012-11-02T23:05:00.002+13:002012-11-02T23:05:53.076+13:00All changeWell, if you've ever been here before, you might notice that suddenly there's a different name. You might also notice that it's over a year since I last posted. So, what have I been up to? And what's happened to NZ wools?<br />
Well, things have been quiet on that front for quite a while, and although I've been working on new patterns, and dying yarn, I haven't done a lot else. So earlier this year I decided to close NZ Wools, and become involved in a new site; <a href="http://www.wonderwool.congocart.co.nz/">wonderwool</a>. Basically we now have a new store on there, along with a number of other New Zealand based wool crafters. Pop along and check us out if you haven't already.<br />
We're also to be found on<a href="http://www.thehivenz.co.nz/"> the hive NZ</a>, another really great site.<br />
So why have I been quiet for so long? Well, earlier this year we had another addition to our family, and welcomed our fourth child, (and second daughter).<br />
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Here she is, just two days old (back in June) modelling the cardigan and hat that I designed and made for her. The yarn is one of mine too, possum merino, hand dyed in yellow as we didn't know what flavour she was going to be.<br />
So, as you can imagine, life has been busy, but we've got the new site up and running, and I have at least three new patterns for you. All I need now is time to write them down and get them tested...... Watch this space.Kelly Sweeneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01475915728331427502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613751077409790552.post-21979123543279890592011-09-24T21:33:00.001+12:002014-06-02T13:06:11.776+12:00It's Wheely a square.... free crochet square pattern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><u>You will need, </u></b><br />
Yarn in various colours, for both squares I used 8ply/dk yarn.<br />
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A needle to weave in ends.<br />
And a bit of spare time.<br />
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<u><b>Abbreviations used</b></u><br />
Ch: Chain<br />
Slst: slip stitch<br />
St: Stitch<br />
Sc: Single crochet<br />
Dc: Double crochet<br />
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Ch 4, slst to first chain.<br />
Round 1: Ch4 (this counts as 1dc and 1ch), *dc into centre of the ring, ch1,* repeat from * to * 6 more times, slst to 3ch of starting 4ch.<br />
Round 2: Stst to first ch space, ch3, 2 dc in same ch space, dc in top of dc below, continue around with 3 dc in each ch space and 1 dc in top of each dc in round below. Slst to 3rd chain of starting ch3.<br />
Round 3: Ch1, sc into same st, *chain 4, miss 3 dc and sc into next dc, ch6, miss 3dc and sc into next dc.* repeat from * to * 3 more times, but on last time, slst to first sc rather than making a new sc.<br />
Round 4: Slst to ch space, ch 3, 2 dc into same ch space, ch 1, *3 dc into next chain space, ch3, 3 dc into same ch space, ch1, + 3 dc into next ch space.* repeat from * to* twice, and then from first * to + once. Slst to 3rd ch of 3ch.<br />
Round 5: Ch4, 3dc into next ch space, ch1, work around square working 3dc into each ch space followed by 1ch on sides and 3 dc, 3ch and 3dc, 1ch into each corner. At last ch space 2dc, slst to 3rd ch of starting 4ch.<br />
Following round: Repeat round 5 as often as required, on every even round start with ch3, and 2dc into same ch space, every odd row start with ch 4 as above. <br />
Optional final round: Ch1, sc in each dc and ch space in round below, slst to first ch, fasten off.<br />
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<b><u>Abbreviations used</u></b><br />
Ch: Chain<br />
Slst: slip stitch<br />
St: Stitch<br />
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Dc: Double crochet<br />
Tbl: Treble crochet<br />
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Ch 4, slst to first chain.<br />
Round 1: Ch4 (this counts as 1tbl and 1ch), *tbl into centre of the ring,
ch1,* repeat from * to * 6 more times, slst to 3ch of starting 4ch.<br />
Round 2: Stst to first ch space, ch3, 2 tbl in same ch space, tbl in top of tbl
below, continue around with 3 tbl in each ch space and 1 tbl in top of each tbl
in round below. Slst to 3rd chain of starting ch3.<br />
Round 3: Ch1, dc into same st, *chain 4, miss 3 tbl and dc into next tbl,
ch6, miss 3tbl and dc into next tbl.* repeat from * to * 3 more times, but on
last time, slst to first dc rather than making a new dc.<br />
Round 4: Slst to ch space, ch 3, 2 tbl into same ch space, ch 1, *3 tbl into
next chain space, ch3, 3 tbl into same ch space, ch1, + 3 tbl into next ch
space.* repeat from * to* twice, and then from first * to + once. Slst to
3rd ch of 3ch.<br />
Round 5: Ch4, 3tbl into next ch space, ch1, work around square working 3tbl into
each ch space followed by 1ch on sides and 3 tbl, 3ch and 3tbl, 1ch into
each corner. At last ch space 2tbl, slst to 3rd ch of starting 4ch..<br />
Following round: Repeat round 5 as often as required, on every even round start with ch3, and 2tbl into same ch space, every odd row start with ch 4 as above. <br />
Optional final round: Ch1, dc in each tbl and ch space in round below, slst
to first ch, fasten off.<br />
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I love to see finished items made from my patterns, so feel free to pop along to my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/3bagsfullnz" target="_blank">facebook page</a> to share, I think that this would make a great blanket with all the squares fastened together.<br />
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Kelly Sweeneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01475915728331427502noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613751077409790552.post-69953796927630167262011-08-19T11:29:00.000+12:002011-08-19T11:29:15.091+12:00Oh dear!Well time just seems to have run away from me lately, and it's months and months since my last post here. Mind you it's been a while since I've had anything to really post about. I've been busy with quite a bit of custom dying, and I've been busy on a few new patterns, but until now they've been a long way from being ready to be released. Until now that is, my latest pattern is now live and ready to down load:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVYXA6o2MAImmdyHcYsYmmUNGCXDtqv1JHh_6deumg5Lrc4Fypwz5hOvqOj5jIzhxa3vv7Z78L7CtDCRwmCvPZ04-Qw8vMNxzt2aXU00OGB15h-2fZd7ssuRiXcal-c1neSa0_LvDXG09O/s1600/phpNE6m1tPM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVYXA6o2MAImmdyHcYsYmmUNGCXDtqv1JHh_6deumg5Lrc4Fypwz5hOvqOj5jIzhxa3vv7Z78L7CtDCRwmCvPZ04-Qw8vMNxzt2aXU00OGB15h-2fZd7ssuRiXcal-c1neSa0_LvDXG09O/s320/phpNE6m1tPM.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>My T-bar baby shoes, a crochet pattern available in both <a href="http://nzwools.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=26_28_29&products_id=112">US</a> and <a href="http://nzwools.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=26_28_30&products_id=111">British</a> terms, is now on NZ Wools. I've got a few more in the pipeline too, so watch this space........Kelly Sweeneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01475915728331427502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613751077409790552.post-88259098978303959532011-02-17T14:48:00.003+13:002011-02-17T14:56:14.771+13:00More wool!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Emi0BF_d8fSokdDI1rLs2JqDciWTuECk5SM-lnIV2SAW20h8LX6HBdt-7XvZVYAn_6bXNowUTADcO1NdCA_o3nV1-eLNKNyMgWac-1aDgrYghaVaxIo5ufIbfcmNKy6K3Hw-_hSxpJZC/s1600/phpgH0TnkPM.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Emi0BF_d8fSokdDI1rLs2JqDciWTuECk5SM-lnIV2SAW20h8LX6HBdt-7XvZVYAn_6bXNowUTADcO1NdCA_o3nV1-eLNKNyMgWac-1aDgrYghaVaxIo5ufIbfcmNKy6K3Hw-_hSxpJZC/s320/phpgH0TnkPM.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574471160827659042" border="0" /></a><br />I've been so busy since Christmas, adding new things to the store, we've now got an even bigger range of <a href="http://nzwools.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=32">hand dyed yarn</a> and I'll soon be adding a few new accessories, including buttons. I love these ladybird buttons that we're about to start stocking.<br /><br />I'm trying to get everything ready for two promotions that we're involved in over the next few months. First of all is the <a href="http://www.clothnappyhunt.com/">Cloth Nappy Hunt</a> which we will be sponsoring for the first time this year, there are some great prizes on offer, and registration is now open. Then in April we're going to be taking part in the Spring Mama Spectacular on the <a href="http://www.mamapacks.eu/forum/viewforum.php?f=126">Mama Packs forum</a>. We're going to be offering a few new things on our stall, and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">there'll</span> also be some great items for sale from other work at home mothers, so it's worth checking it out.<br />In the meantime, pop by NZ Wools, and have a look at the great range of yarns and knitting accessories we have available, if you're after a certain colour or weight of wool, then please ask and I'll see what I can do.Kelly Sweeneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01475915728331427502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613751077409790552.post-35720291789217545682011-02-10T10:59:00.003+13:002014-04-14T19:34:03.433+12:00I love ewe 2; another last minute valentine free heart crochet pattern<a href="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5014/5429190465_56af06c3e0.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5014/5429190465_56af06c3e0.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 500px; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 375px;" /></a><br />
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Crochet Heart Pattern</h3>
After making my <a href="http://3bagsfullnz.blogspot.co.nz/2013/01/last-minute-valentine.html" target="_blank">last minute valentine</a> knitting pattern last year, I thought that I'd better create something equally good again for this valentines day. I thought for a little while and then came up with this simple crochet heart, based on a triangular granny 'square'.<br />
As with all of our free patterns, you are welcome to make them for your own use or charity, but please get in touch if you wish to sell them.<br />
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<u><b>Materials</b></u><br />
Small amount of red yarn (I used <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">dk</span>)<br />
Suitable hook for gauge (4mm in my case)<br />
Glue<br />
Card<br />
<u><b>Abbreviations</b></u><br />
Ch; chain<br />
dc; double crochet (us) or treble (UK)<br />
<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">trbl</span>; treble (us) double treble (UK)<br />
<u><b>Pattern</b></u><br />
Ch 5, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">sl</span> st to form circle<br />
Round 1; Ch 3, 2dc , ch 5, 3dc, ch 5, 3 dc, ch 5, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">slst</span> to close round.<br />
Round 2; ch3, dc into next two dc, * dc3 into ch space, ch 5, dc3 into ch space, dc into next 3 dc, repeat from * around <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">slst</span> to first dc to close round.<br />
Round 3; ch3, work around outside of heart, dc into each dc below, at the corners dc 5dc into ch space, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">slst</span> to last dc to close round.<br />
Round 4; <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">slst</span> to corner of heart, turn heart, miss 4 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">sts</span> and 8 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">trbl</span> into 5<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">th</span> stitch, miss 4 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">sts</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">slst</span> to next st, miss 4 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">sts</span> and 8 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">trbl</span> into 5<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">th</span> st, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">slst</span> to corner and fasten off.<br />
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<u><b>Making up</b></u>
<br />Sew in ends.<br />
Glue the heart <br />
Write the card and give it to a loved one.<br />
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