Zigzag Eyelet Knit Throw

Nice and light for those cool summer nights and rainy days.
[Note: several readers have asked about the use of markers in this pattern. The abbreviation "pM" , for place marker, usually indicates that you place the marker when instructed to do so, then slip the marker each subsequent row until the instrux tell you to [...]

Nimbus Bulky Cardigan

Berroco is offering a few new free patterns via KnitBits, and this is the one that caught my eye. Made on size 11(US) needles and bulky yarn (Peruvia, in this case), it should work up very quickly. Looks really cosy, doesn’t it?
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Cable Knit Mitts with Crochet Cuff

Pretty and practical. Adapted by Deborah Pulliam for Piecework magazine. Original pattern from Weldon’s Practical Needlework, Volume 8.
The holiday season will soon be upon us. A pair of these charmers would make a great gift, especially with the price of heating oil these days!
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It’s Fall! Apple and Pumpkin Hats for Kids

First day of Autumn’s coming, time for more cute baby hats. These patterns are all over the web, but I couldn’t resist posting mine. Also including a shot of the asters in our CT garden, abuzz with bees this warm, sunny afternoon. There’s said to be a sharp decline in honey bee numbers this summer, [...]

Child’s Lace Socks

So pretty. I don’t usually care for white socks, but these are appealing.  Go up a couple of needle sizes, or use a larger gauge yarn, for adult socks.

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End of the Rainbow Dishcloth

This is a variation on good old garter stitch. Worked in panels, and adaptable to any number of stitches. Pretty! Designed by Paula York for Knitting on the Net.
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Cable Ribbon Socks

I love the smooth, flat surface of the cables, which twist in alternate places but aren’t unduly thick or bulky. From Classic Elite Yarns.

Cap Sleeve Cardi (WIP)

This has been OTN for quite a while, and now the time’s come to finish it. Knitted in worsted weight on size 8 needles. This would also look great over a short or long sleeved top. Closeup of the cable pattern below, and here’s the link , from Prima.

Bella Socks

Came across this pattern in via my Knotions e-subscription. What an interesting, unique technique for using striping yarns. Sharing with you, and can’t wait to try it myself!
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Gull Wing Socks

Free pattern offered by Ram Wools. Requires about 380 yards of sock weight yarn and size 2 (US) needles. This looks lovely in a solid color rather than a multicolored yarn.
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