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Garter Stitch Baby Cardigan

A free baby knitting pattern from ColourSpun, worked in one piece from side to side in garter stitch. Knit plain or add stripes for a classic baby cardigan in sizes 0 to 3 months and 3 to 6 months.

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Knit fiddle mitts aid for people living with autism or dementia

Knit Fiddle Mitts Instructions

Knit fiddle mitts are hand warmers that provide visual and tactile sensory stimulation for people living with dementia or autism. A perfect stash buster, they are knitted using an assortment of yarn textures and embellishments to keep restless hands comforted and busy.

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Basic cotton chemo cap knitted in ColourSpun Pure Cotton DK

Basic Cotton Chemo Cap Instructions

This easy cotton chemo cap pattern is gentle on sensitive skin and simple enough for any skill level. It’s a small, practical way to offer comfort and support to someone in treatment, or to contribute to community donation projects.

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There are many ways to produce ombré or gradient knitting. Produce lovely effects using a colour range from light to dark.
As the name implies, this pattern looks like little fish tails in a chevron.
This stitch produces a very tight fabric so I suggest that you use a size bigger needles than you normally would for the yarn you are going to use. Herringbone stitch will make a very warm garment or a lovely handbag.
This stitch produces a fairly tight fabric that starts with a lovely scalloped edge at the cast on.
This lovely crochet stitch which is made up of fans and clusters, is reversible, so would be great for making a scarf or throw.
A lovely textured stitch pattern that looks completely different but equally as good front and back.
The instructions here are for a very easy lace pattern that has only 1 pattern row which is worked on every row. It results in a fabric with vertical ridges joined by lacy holes.
This is a lovely textured, double sided stitch that is perfect for scarves or blankets.
This is a wonderful stitch for a quick blanket of any size. With every row the same its an easy pattern to remember.

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