Category Archives: Free Knitting Patterns

Free Knitting Chart – Numerals

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

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Hubro Mittens – free knitting pattern with yarn purchase

Posted on November 16, 2012 by

I’m happy to report that my “Mittens in a Blink” ladies’ super bulky mitten pattern, introduced to you a few weeks ago in Malabrigo Rasta 100% merino, works beautifully with Dale of Norway Hubro 100% wool, too. (See above, in … Continue reading →

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Mittens in a Blink

Posted on October 23, 2012 by

“And now, for something completely different…” I’ll always love fussing over fine-gauge, stranded designs. But, I gotta tell you, being able to make these cushy, comfy, colorful babies in a blink definitely has its own rewards.  Knit a complete pair … Continue reading →

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Sirdal

Posted on October 6, 2012 by

I’m very fortunate to have some tremendously talented customers.  This past week, a charming coincidence arose: two of my wonderful customers showed me their very special renditions of Dale of Norway’s beloved “Sirdal” design, a traditional Norwegian knitting classic (which, … Continue reading →

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Christmas Balls – a free knitting pattern PDF

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

It’s Christmas at Kidsknits!  Oh, okay…it’s still August.  But, I’ve been busy making Christmas presents, and the first one is for…YOU! Around this time last year, the red and white Heilo was flying off the shelves, as fast as we … Continue reading →

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Old and new, from Dale Baby

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

We’ve recently added Dale of Norway’s sweet new book of baby designs, Book NR 247.  The real Dale aficionados among you might notice a few reprises of classics from many years ago; plus, there are several new, delightful designs to … Continue reading →

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New Dale Kits page added for out-of-print goodies

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

At the top of this page, on the far right, you’ll see a new “Dale Kits” tab.  Click it and you’ll land on a new page here on the Two Strands blog where I’m building the long, and growing, list … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving – a free chart

Posted on November 24, 2010 by

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The dearest beast is dead, long live the dearest beast!

Posted on October 1, 2010 by

Ah, autumn, at last!  I hope you all had wonderful times this summer.  We did, too, although the summer began with great sadness: we lost our dearest beast, Bubba.  He was 14 1/2 years old – downright ancient for a … Continue reading →

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Two Strands Headband, a free knitting pattern

Posted on July 13, 2009 by

Some folks in my Two Strands Ravelry group recently asked me to recommend a great project for a first try at stranded knitting.  I could point out a few  fine places to start but, to tell you the truth, I … Continue reading →

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