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Chris Knits in Niagara: Angel Chunky Hoody Coat - free pattern
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Chris Knits in Niagara. Original patterns, comments and works in progress, all from Chris' knitted world. Sunday, January 20, 2008. Angel Chunky Hoody Coat - free pattern. Angel Chunky Hoody Coat. I love sweater coats, and hoodies in particular, so when I found this chunky, boucle, fuzzy, multi-coloured yarn on sale at http:/ www.elann.com/. 60 mm straight needles for sweater, 5.5 mm long circular for finishing rib. 10 sts and 16 rows = 4inches. 40 inch chest and 29 inch from shoulder to bottom edge.
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Chris Knits in Niagara: Beaded Mohair Shawl
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Chris Knits in Niagara. Original patterns, comments and works in progress, all from Chris' knitted world. Monday, March 2, 2015. This pattern is not for beginners, and you should have some experience with increases in the yarn over, but could be new to beading, with the photos below lending a hand. 100% silk boucle) 100 grams/ 300 meters. 1 skein Hand Maiden Angel Hair. 70% kid mohair, 30% nylon) 50 grams 400 meters. Glass beads 6/0 size, about 100 grams. Tiny crochet hook US 11/12. K bead stitch, k3]rep...
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Chris Knits in Niagara: Art Gallery Installation
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Chris Knits in Niagara. Original patterns, comments and works in progress, all from Chris' knitted world. Monday, April 27, 2015. My Puesta de Sol (sunset in spanish) wet nuno felt art piece is now hanging in the Art Gallery of Burlington (Ontario). It will be part of the Panorama of the Americas. My entry won an award that will be presented at the Panoply - a Pan American Celebration of our Fibre Craft Heritage conference May 22 - 24,. My fish in the room of weaving and knitting and tapestry. Hat for yo...
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Chris Knits in Niagara: Bulky Cowl Neck Sweater - Free Pattern
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Chris Knits in Niagara. Original patterns, comments and works in progress, all from Chris' knitted world. Friday, January 11, 2008. Bulky Cowl Neck Sweater - Free Pattern. Bulky Silk Cowl Neck Sweater. This sweater was designed to be a comfy sweatshirt fit with a bit more style. I found the yarn at an incredible price, and wanted a plain stitch to show off the color and texture of the silk. The big sloppy neck was added for fun (I also made one in denim blue, same yarn with just a crew neck). Other side,...
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Chris Knits in Niagara: Chunky-Fur Zippered Vest - Free Pattern
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Chris Knits in Niagara. Original patterns, comments and works in progress, all from Chris' knitted world. Wednesday, January 9, 2008. Chunky-Fur Zippered Vest - Free Pattern. Chunky-Fur Zippered Vest: Free Pattern. Chunky Patons Shetland, 2 balls (100 gm) of canyon variegated. Lion brand Fun Fur, 3 balls (50 gm) in dark brown. 18 inch in color to match. 8 mm for body, and 6 mm for ribbing edging. 10 sts and 13 rows = 4 inches. Medium/Large (40 inches finished chest measurement.). Cast on 24 stitches.
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Chris Knits in Niagara: Puesta de Sol
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Chris Knits in Niagara. Original patterns, comments and works in progress, all from Chris' knitted world. Friday, February 27, 2015. The body is worked with a resist inside, and lots of design features. Nuno felt and hidden pockets that will reveal white fibre underneath. I had to fold the piece to work with the tail, as the whole thing was too wide for my table. Hanging it for photos. 20 inches of snow to climb through on my deck! And it was -12C. My name WAS Female, I shit you not! See, like, buy!
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Chris Knits in Niagara: The Best Sock Pattern EVER!
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Chris Knits in Niagara. Original patterns, comments and works in progress, all from Chris' knitted world. Tuesday, April 8, 2008. The Best Sock Pattern EVER! Or at least, my favourite sock pattern :). Yarn: Most classic "sock" yarns (fine yarn designed to knit on 2.5mm needles)Needles: Double point 2.5mm needles, set of 4 - I like Bamboo ones, as the yarn is less likely to slip off. Working on the 30 st needles, Purl (wrong side) across. Right side: [Slip one, K 1] repeat across row. Work these t...Work ...
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Chris Knits in Niagara: Cashmere Hoody
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Chris Knits in Niagara. Original patterns, comments and works in progress, all from Chris' knitted world. Sunday, March 6, 2011. Yarn: DK weight that knits to gauge * * Check! Approximately 1700 yards. (14 balls of the yarn I used at 130 yard per 50 grams). Needles, 3.5 mm (US 5), 4.0 mm (US 6) and Circular 4.0mm for finishing the hood. Finished measurements: chest 42 inches, length 29 inches, sleeves ¾ length. Row 12: * * Knit all stitches. Row 14: purl all. Row 17: repeat row 13. Change to larger needl...
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Chris Knits in Niagara: Colinette Saddle Shoulder Sweater
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Chris Knits in Niagara. Original patterns, comments and works in progress, all from Chris' knitted world. Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Colinette Saddle Shoulder Sweater. This was totally inspired by big cozy sweatshirts, you know the kind that you can't wait to throw on after work and lounge in jeans and slippers while knitting and watching Corne. R Gas or Rick Mercer! This is Colinette's Chrysalis, a mostly cotton hand dyed Chunky yarn, soft and comfy from day one. Row 2: Purl all stitches. For left shoulder...
