Zig Zag Cable Mittens by Michelle Miller

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Pattern Details: Simple mittens with a cabled wrist.

Yarn requirements: 2 skeins of Knit Picks Shamrock [100% Peruvian Highland Wool]. 82 yards75 meters. Color: Brennan. Total Yardage 141 yards/129 meters.

Needle size(s): Size US 9/5.5 mm DPNs, or size needed to get gauge.

Gauge: 16 stitches and 24 rounds over 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch.

Notions needed: Darning Needle, Two Stitch Markers, scrap wool.

Posted by Michelle at 12:23 PM


Abstract Vine Hat in Swish Bulky by Michelle Miller

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Pattern Details: A simple two colored hat with a garter stitch brim.

Yarn requirements: 2 skeins of Knit Picks Swish Bulky [100% Superwash Merino]. 274 yards/251 meters. Main Color: Damson Plum. Contrast Color: Seraphim. Total Yardage 75 yards/70 meters.

Needle size(s): 16 Inch Size US 10.5/6.5 mm Circular Knitting Needles and DPNs, or size needed to get gauge.

Gauge: 14 stitches and 20 rounds over 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch.

Notions needed: Darning Needle, 3 Stitch Markers.

Posted by Michelle at 12:21 PM


Simple Swish Bulky Hat by Michelle Miller

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Pattern Details: A simple two colored hat with a rolled brim.

Yarn requirements: 2 skeins of Knit Picks Swish Bulky [100% Superwash Merino]. 274 yards/251 meters. Main Color: Seraphim. Contrast Color: Damson Plum. Total Yardage 77 yards/70 meters.

Needle size(s): 16 Inch Size US 10.5/6.5 mm Circular Knitting Needles and DPNs, or size needed to get gauge.

Gauge: 12 stitches and 16 rounds over 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch.

Notions needed: Darning Needle, Stitch Marker.

Posted by Michelle at 12:20 PM


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Diamond Striple Lace Shawl by Michelle Miller

New Knit Picks Knitting Pattern

Posted by Michelle at 09:56 AM


Easy Bamboo Lace Scarf by Michelle Miller

bamboo scarf-a new Fickleknitter pattern


Pattern on sale now for $5.00 USD

Description A simple lace scarf that knits up quick. Written instructions are provided for the chart, so you may work from the chart or the written instructions.

Needles Size US 5/ 3.75mm Knitting Needles, or size needed to get gauge.

Yarn 4 ounces of Teresa Ruch Designs 100% Bamboo, 20 WPI Lace weight yarn. Approximately 525 yards/482 meters. Total Yardage for scarf is 236 yards/217 meters.

Gauge 25 stitches and 20 rows over 4 inches in Pattern Stitch.

Finished Measurements 59 inches long and 6 inches wide.

Posted by Michelle at 09:24 AM


Sookie Hat by Michelle Miller

Sookie Hat

On sale now for $5.00USD


Description
A simple cabled hat knit flat with short rows and seamed together using a 3 needle bind off. Written instructions are provided for the chart, so you may work from the chart or the written instructions.

Needles
Size US 7/ 4.5mm Knitting Needles, or size needed to get gauge.

Yarn
100 gram ball of Sandrasingh.com 1 Ply Merino Worsted [100% Merino]. Approximately 215 yards/197 meters. Color: Queen Isabella’s Jewels. Total Yardage for hat is 105 yards/97 meters.

Gauge 17 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch.

Finished Measurements 22 inches around by 6.5 inches tall.

Notions Darning Needle, Cable Needle

Posted by Michelle at 02:46 PM


Tree and Arbor Wrap by Michelle Miller

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Now on sale for $5.00 USD!

Description An elegant shawl knit with bobbles and the occasional double yarn over. Written instructions are provided for the chart, so you may work from the chart or the written instructions. The simple edge is attached using single crochet and crochet chains.

Needles
Size US 5/ 3.75mm Knitting Needles, or size needed to get gauge.

Yarn 200 grams of Alpha B Yarn Sexy B Fingering Weight 70% Baby Alpaca, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere Approximately 437 yards/ 401 meters per 100 gram skein. Total Yardage for Wrap is 600 yards/551 meters.

Gauge 24 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch.

Finished Pattern Measurements
54 inches long by 18 inches wide after blocking.

Supplies
Stitch markers, darning needle, G Crochet Hook.

Tree and Arbor layout

Posted by Michelle at 05:36 PM


Yarn Forward Issue 27 Solstice Slippers Errata

Pattern should read work until piece measures 5.75 (6.25, 7.25, 7.75)in or 14.6 (16, 18.5, 19.75)cm.

If you like this pattern you may also enjoy Mama Janes

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Posted by Michelle at 09:30 AM


Sookie Cowl by Michelle Miller

True Blood--Sookie Cowl--and Vampy Fangs
I was glamored at the time, Bill made me knit it.


Sookie Cowl on sale now for $5.00 USD. Fangs not included.

Description A simple cabled cowl knit flat and seamed together. Written instructions are provided for all charts, so you may work from the charts or the written instructions. Fangs optional.

Needles Size US 13/9mm Knitting Needles, or size needed to get gauge.

Yarn 100 gram ball of Sandrasingh.com 1 Ply Merino Worsted 100% Merino. Approximately 215 yards/197 meters. Color: Queen Isabella’s Jewels. Total Yardage for cowl is 161 yards/148 meters.

Gauge 12 stitches and 16 rows over 4 inches in Garter Stitch with yarn held double.

Pattern Measurements 21 inches around by 5.5 inches tall.

Notions Darning Needle, Cable Needle

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Posted by Michelle at 04:14 PM


Flyleaf Shawl by Michelle Miller

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This shawl is constructed of a main body with a knit-on lace edging. The body is constructed in a traditional triangle method. The edging is knit on and short rows are used to shape the edging around the center point of the body.

Written instructions are provided for all charts, so you may work from the charts or the written instructions.

Pattern is on sale now for $5

For more information on knitted lace triangle construction, see http://www.fickleknitter.com/archives/2009/12/knitted_lace_tr.htm

Description
This quick-to-knit triangle lace shawlette is quite elegant with its lovely, knit-on lace edging.

Needles
Size US 1/2.25mm Knitting Needles, or size needed to get gauge.

Yarn
4 ounce ball of Teresa Ruch Tencel 5/2 Yarn [100% Tencel]. 525 yards/482 meters. Total yardage: 492 yards/452 meters.

Gauge
20 stitches and 40 rows over 4 inches in Main Body Stitch.

Pattern Measurements
54 inches by 18 inches after blocking.

Supplies
Removable stitch marker, yarn needle (for weaving in ends), blocking aids (optional)

Posted by Michelle at 04:13 PM


Cat Bag

Here are some additional materials to help in finishing the Cat Bag Pattern.

Seaming
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Handles
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Couching Embroidery
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Button and Loop
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Lining
The lining will cover the strands from embroidery, and should be the very last step in finishing the bag.

Posted by Michelle at 04:42 PM


Went Berrying Triangle Shawlette by Michelle Miller

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New! On sale now for $5.00

Went Berrying is the perfect pattern for that special skein of handpainted sock yarn. The pattern knits up quick, is easy to follow and will hold your interest as you knit. The Triangle is constructed by casting on a few stitches and working outwards, with the edging simply knitted on.

Pattern Includes:

-- Detailed photo tutorial on main body stitch.

-- Illustration of knitted on edging

-- Clear Written and Charted Instructions.

This shawl is great for beginners!

Went Berrying Shawl

Yarn
4 ounce ball of Susan’s Kitchen Blue Face Sock Yarn [100% Superwash BFL]. 465 yards/427 meters. Color: Blueberry Squish.

Needles
Size US 1/2.25mm Knitting Needles, or size needed to get gauge.

Gauge
32 stitches and 40 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch.

Posted by Michelle at 04:49 PM


Karma Chameleon Lace Scarf by Michelle Miller

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Karma Chameleon is the perfect pattern for that special skein of handpainted yarn. The pattern knits up quick, is easy to follow but will hold your interest as you knit.

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Click to purchase for only $5

Yarn
100 gram ball of Chameleon Colorworks Bambino Sock Yarn [60% Superwash Merino, 30% Bamboo, 10% Nylon]. 400 yards/365 meters. Color: Black Cherry.

Needles
Size US 5/3.75mm Knitting Needles, or size needed to get gauge.

Gauge
28 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch.


Posted by Michelle at 02:57 PM


Wen's Wedding Shawl by Michelle Miller

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I wrote this shawl pattern for my friend Wen on her wedding day. It was the perfect wedding accessory along with her Special Edition Chucks, and gorgeous dress.

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Pattern is only $1.99!

Now available For Purchase through

Knit Picks

or my Ravelry Store

Yarn
1 skein Knit Picks Bare - Merino Wool Lace Weight, 704 yards / 644 meters.

Needles
Two 24” US Size 3/3.25mm Circular Needles needed to get gauge.

Gauge
10 sts and 28 rows over 4 in/10 cm in Stockinette Stitch

Special Stiches
Double and Quad Yarn Overs

Difficulty
Advanced knitting required. Not for the faint of heart!

Posted by Michelle at 10:06 AM


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