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  • Free Pattern | Knitting Needles Case

    Free Pattern | Knitting Needles Case

    I’ve been waiting on some yarn to finish my latest design and it’s been the biggest disaster! At this point, my post office delivered it somewhere and they don’t know where and whoever got it decided to keep it. I was out of town for a week and a half on a trip to the UP of Michigan and a few days in Minnesota and returned home and my yarn has still not shown up.

    So anyway, while I was waiting for this yarn to make its appearance, my daughter hauled up a tote of yarn that I had in the storage. All “the tape” from We Are Knitters. So I was like well I might as well use some of this. I did a little bit of a brainstorming sesh and came up with the cute little idea of a crossbody bag. Then as I was about to start on it, I saw my needles and was like hoooold up.

    I have had so many needles break on roadtrips. It’s one of thee most frustrating things and also an expensive problem. They’ve been stepped on by kids or unknowingly had a heavier bag placed on top of them and they snap. So I figured since it would take quick, might as well try make a case for them.

    And it turned out perfect. This yarn knits up quite sturdy so while they might still break if jumped on, they’re a lot more protected. It was a good use of yarn that I have an absolute ton of!

    It holds quite a few sets too! I tested it with a set of 15mm, 10mm, and 8mm. All 3 fit. Game changer for my knitting needles while traveling.

    Get your free guide here!

    NeedleTravelCase.pdfDownload
  • Rosemary Tee Design

    Rosemary Tee Design

    A new knit tee for the warm summer months. This tee is designed to be a basic staple for your knit wardrobe. Knit with We Are Knitters “the cotton” and size 8 (US 11) straight knitting needles, it’s a quick one! The larger needles give it a lighter and airy fit, perfect for everyday wear.

    If you’ve got basic knitting skills, you’ll have no problem knitting this sweater tee. It’s easy, fun, and oh the color options you can try! Im already wanting to knit another in pink and ivory.

    Materials Needed

    2 skeins We Are Knitters “the cotton” in color A (purple) or similar DK yarn – 464 yards 

    1 skein We Are Knitters “the cotton” in color B (green)  or similar DK yarn- 232 yards 

    Size 8mm (US 11) straight knitting needles

    Darning needle for weaving in ends and seaming.

    Purchase your copy of the Rosemary tee pattern here!

  • Aliyah Tank Design

    Aliyah Tank Design

    A new tank top pattern has been released just in time for summer. The Aliyah tank top was inspired by the color of the Alani drink flavor sherbet swirl. I’d been searching my cotton yarn stash for something that would be fun and colorful for summer and these colors all caught my eye. I love all the Alani drinks and to have all the colors made my day.

    See how perfect these are?

    I decided on doing a simple striped pattern, based on how much yarn I had of each color.

    Once I had finished the main body panels, I wasn’t quite sure how to finish it off. I wanted it simple enough, but also a little flair to it. I’d planned to have it finished for my Florida trip, but didn’t quite get there and had to finish it when I get home.

    I went with doing wider straps in a mesh stitch, continuing working in the striped pattern. I then made some braided strands to tie up the top of the mesh section.

    The Aliyah tank has such a versatile style, but I felt is best worn with denim.

    It’s the perfect summer tank, given the mesh stitch for a bit of open air flow, and the way there’s no awkward tugging or uncomfortable nature to it. I love when I can have a piece that you can wear and go!

    The Aliyah tank pattern is suitable for beginners and up! You’ll need to know how to do longtail cast on, 1×1 twisted rib, stockinette stitch, picking up stitches, mesh stitch, and seaming. The color work makes this project go by fairly quickly!

    Materials Needed

    5 skeins Wool and the Gang “shiny happy cotton” or We Are Knitters “the cotton”

    Size 6.5 mm circular or straight needles (I used circular as if they were straights for the body panels, then as circular for the ribbing around the arms)

    Darning needle for seaming 

    Purchase your copy of the pattern here!