Friday, March 10, 2017

Legwarmers

Snow Flake Legwarmers❄
Bringing back to live this pattern that has been knitters complemented in the past, I am sure it will inspire again new knitters to make your very own. Only you need to know is a knit stitch and a purl and will realized how easy it is!
 
Also, thinking that winter is not over, and spring is around the corner, these simple leg warmers with a snowflake embroidered or knitted, pops! Created from the ankle-up simply creates a nice shape by making a few increases after ribbing band. Knitted with  two strands of DK wool yarn. Perfect to pair them with your favorite shoes or boots!


Finished Size 12” leg circumference and 13” long.

Materials
Yarn Knit Picks (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 123 yd [50 g]): #24636 Marble Heather (A), 3 balls, and # 24064 White (B), 1 ball. Optional: A single strand of bulky yarn also work. Take care to check gauge.
Needles Size 7 (4.50 mm): 4 dpns. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker(m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 3 sts and 5 rows = 2 in


Download free pattern here!

Happy knitting😃

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Wheat Flower Hat


Wheat flower hat is a nice piece for the cool days of the year. Fashioned in baby alpaca, it is knitted in the round with a purl and a knit stitch starting from head circumference to crown. Detailed with a pattern of two loops to form the flowers. The delicate flowers are worked one over the other forming a wheat stalk-like. Below is a link of a mini-clip on how to make flower in the round! 

Sizes: Fit most adult women


Finished measurements

without blocking: 
 
Approximately 20 inches 

head circumference; 9 inches 

long

Materials 
 
Yarn: Knit Picks Andean 

Treasure Baby Alpaca Sport 

Weight (100% Baby Alpaca) 

110yards/50 gram ball; 2 balls 

of Wheat or color of your 

choice

Needles: 1 circular needle

size 


5 (3.75 mm)

Notions: stitch markers, 

tapestry needle

Gauge: 6.50 sts, 12 rows to 2 

inches

Download free PDF Pattern




Let's take a look the clip here between minutes 1:49 to 2:00 here


Happy Knitting😊

Sunday, February 5, 2017

Modern Turtleneck Dog Sweater


This Hand knit turtleneck sweater will keep your dog warm in the winter months. Turtleneck, leg sleeves, and chest section are ribbed for a snug fit. Made in one piece seamlessly.

Size
S (M, L, XL)
Finished Measurements may vary slightly after construction
17 (22, 29, 38)" from collar to tail
18 (22, 28, 34)" around belly, just below leg sleeves

Materials
Knit Picks Wool of the Andes 100% superwash bulky wool, 137 yards,, 100g/Hank, 1 (1, 2, 3), coal (26502) or from other color and yarn of your choice.
Needles
Yarn calls for needle size 11 (8mm) but for this project this needle size is used just for ribbing of back. The circular needle size 17 (12mm,) is used for the knitted stitches and rest of body for a stretchy fit.
Optional: It works also if using any other bulky yarn of your choice, just check gauge to get the proper fit, and stretchiness

Gauge
4 stitches and 6 rows to 2”

Notions
yarn needle, scissors, waste yarn, and stitch holders.

Notes
If using more than one color, you can use the joggles join method. For the holes of legs use a provisional cast on while join yarn to work legs. This gives a seamless look. The under legs stitches can be held on a stitch holder. Please let me know if find issues in pattern.

Download PDF Pattern
Happy knitting!

 Blanca❤

Friday, December 23, 2016

Autumn Favorites



I've been very busy this season with house chores, knitting pieces for a ladies luncheon bazaar at church this month! Below are my favorite things I found on this colorful chilly season!


Favorite Food⭐



 
The nutrients like vitamin C and fiber play a very important role in cranberry's health benefits. Most people commonly consumed this food in a form of juice processed from the berries, instead eating them whole. I've been enjoying by eating them on cereal, oat meal, or just on the meals. I absolutely love, love them and they are not acid anymore to me!


Favorite Kitchen Tool⭐


We recently bought a KitchenAid Artisan at Bedbathandbeyond. This stand mixer is the best thing in my kitchen, not doubt, it is helping me to make bread recipes in a professional level. It also has a quiet sound, and keeps mixing mess-free when using the pouring shield, which is a nice feature. This season for holiday baking, the mixer is my essential tool for producing incredible breads, cakes, etc. It is also taking my baking skills to the next level, and it definitely is helping me to change the way I used to make the gluten-free bread for my hubby. With this essential machine effortlessly knead whole-wheat bread dough without straining on the counter top! I am not buying bread anymore, since I can make my own bread at home! 

Favorite Article⭐
Writing patterns are the challenging part for me. When a project is done I feel very happy. However it demands a lot of thinking and writing. I found this clever and amazing article which helps on how to do an order list of things when patterning a crochet piece. I would like to apply it on my knitting as well.
Lillabjorn Crochet World shares everything you need when writing patterns from sketching to testing them, which inspire me yet more! I like this practical advice. It is marvelous, and I am really fascinated with it!


Favorite Yarns⭐




The highest quality of yarns are my priority. Knit Picks is currently my favorite choice. The fibers are Peruvian and they have nice blends. I love to use those that are 100% such is alpaca, wool or blends that are only from animals, or the ones that are only from plants. I am working with my favorite ones this season like alpaca, and merino wool. The pieces that will be done are slippers, socks, mittens, a hat, and a cowl neck. Over all, I learned that Knit Picks have a nice selection of yarns, enhanced comfort in knitted garments, and are low in price.


Favorite Quote⭐


I think it is healthy to spend time with God daily. It is always inspiring. I like to balance by spending value time with people who are close to me such is my family, and friends and work. I like to analyze what really matters in a conversation and what constructive can be in order to stay or leave it. I was taught when growing up to be wise on choosing anything in my life, as well to have the chance to do well or bad. I love to learn from the scriptures, which fill me with knowledge in the way to be oriented on doing things right. 
Who you like to choose to spend the time with?


Favorite Boots⭐

 
We were looking for Uggs at the local store of Nordstrom Rack on Jan of this year but my husband and I couldn't find my size. Amazingly, we found these wonderful boots branded Bear Paw. They are super comfortable and soft, and warm to my feet. They are made in leather with a softest fur of merino sheep! They are also affordable. Since then, they have been my best friends for the chilly days of the year, and especially this season.


Favorite Movie⭐


I was fascinated when we went to the local amc Square 7 theater. I felt like it was in a mansion home theater, especially with those soft chairs where you can relax and be comfortable. Anyway, the movie is an outstanding film directed by Mel Gibson called Hacksaw Ridge! Based on a true story of a true courageous hero Desmond Doss, who refused to bare arms, and was awarded with the Congressional Medal of Honor. The actor Andrew Garfield plays it spectacular, and he is now one of my latest favorite actors as well.

Favorite Knitted garment⭐



I finished knitting this piece the last days of September and I can not wait to wear it on tanks and dresses. The top fits me just right and it goes well on some of my autumn/spring outfits. It is made in blends of cotton's fibers. I like it very much for the shine, texture, and draping


If you do have any questions, please do not hesitate to let me know, I will be more than happy to answer, this concludes this post of my Autumn favorites!

Blanca😚

Sunday, December 11, 2016

Mug Warmer

The feel of this textured warmer brings traction when holding up your mug. Knitted in a seed stitch, and for a bit of lace detailed with a picot stitch.





Size
For a mug of 4 inches in diameter
Length 10 inches
width 2.5
Materials
Bulky yarn, scraps or approximately 35 yards.
Straight Needles
1 Size 10mm, and a crochet hook J10 (6mm)
Notions
yarn needle, button
Gauge
8 stitches and 55 rows in seed stitch.


Feel free to use the pattern to make gifts for friends or family. Download a PDF pattern

Happy knitting ☺

Blanca

Sunday, October 9, 2016

Appliqué Mittens

The soft touch of merino wool gives these mittens the comfort and wear-ability for the chilly and cold days of the year. Detailed with embroidered steams and bullion, and crocheted applique leaves placed over side-way to embellishing them. Worked in stockinette stitch using a stripe pattern of two colors. The thumb is placed underneath the hand rather than the side.



Sizes S/M (L)

Finished measurements 6 (7)" hand circumference; 8” long

Materials
Yarn: Knit Pick Swish DK (100% super-wash merino wool) 123 yards/50 gram ball; 1 ball of Green Tea Heather (A), or color of your choice. Denis Nordique (100% wool) 150 yards ball; 1 ball of Bottle Green (B), or color of your choice.
Needles: 1 set of 5 dpns, size 3 and 5 (3.25 mm and 3.75 mm )
1 crochet needle G6 (4 ¼ )
Notions: Stitch marker, waste yarn, darning needle

Gauge 12 sts and 16 rnds to 2" in St st



Download Free Instructions Here!



Note: When changing colors for stripes, hold yarn to the left and pick up new color from underneath. This twists yarn so there are no holes.

Blanca ♥



Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Back to School Bracelet and Hair Band



These little accessories for teenagers girls are cute, fun to make, and to wear at school. They can be personalized with your favorite words! Features picot stitches for a bit of lace, and a delicate finish. Thread can be in other color, too. Made in linen.

Both:
Sizes: bracelet 7 inches long aprox.; hair band from 18 inches to the desire length.
Materials: Knit Picks Lindy Chain Linen. 1 ball 180 yds/ 50 g. About 40 yds used for these two little projects.
Notions: Crochet hook US 1B or size for gauge, beads with letters, scissors, two claps.

Gauge: hair band *2 repeats = about 2 in.
bracelet * 2 repeats = about 2 in. Gauge is not critical
Abbreviations:
single Crochet = sc
Chain (s) = Ch (s)
Slip stitch = Sl st
Continue = Cont
Repeat = rep
Round = Rnd
Bo = Bind off
Approximately = aprox
Yards = yds

Instructions
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Blanca+



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