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Took this photo last weekend, just before sending these off to #jamiesonsofshetland for their Christmas appeal to benefit #mrimaakers . (Something tells me their #ChristmasTree in Lerwick 🎄might look a wee bit different than the trees here in #Tucson, 🌵#Arizona. 🤓 ) These were knit in Jamieson’s DK #ShetlandWool #yarn, but you can use whatever yarn your heart desires. If you’d like to help the good people of #Shetland raise funds to finally get an MRI machine for their community, please feel free to use any of my many #freeknittingpatterns for #christmasornaments. Just head to my website (link in profile) click on the “FreePatterns” tab at the top of the page, then scroll down to find your favorite. Have fun!! #fairisleknitting #strandedknitting #christmasknitting #charityknitting #knittersofinstagram #knitting #stricken #strikke #tricotA fantastic knitter with the Ravelry ID “swissmissdenise” just shared this lovely photo of her modeling her wonderful #polarchullo sweater. (Photo shared here with her permission.) My “Polar Chullo” hat design uses five natural shades of #jamiesonsofshetland #spindrift. Shortly after “swissmissdenise” knit my hat design, I saw her order for six identical Polar Chullo yarn packs come through. I had to reach out to her - was that a typo??🤔Nope, no typo - this amazingly talented knitter definitely knew what she was doing! She layered some of my Polar Chullo charts over her own sweater shape and came up with...magic!😍What a great job, and doesn’t she look wonderful in it?!😍 Thanks so much for sharing your lovely result, dear Denise!❤️#fairisleknitting #knittersofinstagram #hi.ravelry #knitting #shetlandwool #ull #garn #strikke #stricken #tricot #polarbears #knittingpattern #knitspiration #knittingdesignWho needs red and green?! One pink #kilimball down and one blue one in the works, both headed to #jamiesonsofshetland shortly for their #Christmas window #fundraiser to aid @mrimaakers in their drive to provide a sorely needed MRI scanner for the wonderful people of #Shetland. My #freeknittingpattern, “Christmas Balls”, is available through my online shop (url is my name + dot com - see link in bio.) It includes two more #christmasornament designs and, if you go to my #freepattern page, you’ll find several more free patterns for #christmas #baubles, too. Both of these #kilim balls use Jamieson’s splendid #DoubleKnitting #ShetlandWool yarn but you can use whatever sport or dk weight #yarn you have on hand. I hope you all have a happy #fairislefriday and a fun weekend, filled with lots of happy #knitting ! #fairisleknitting #norwegianknitting #strandedknitting #knittersofinstagram #stricken #strikke #tricot #knittedchristmasLast week, @juliedennison shared her wonderful version of my Two Strands Christmas Ball, a #freeknittingpattern on my website. Julie made hers super-special by changing it from a two-colored Norwegian look into a fabulous, five-colored, Fair Isle delight featuring the beautiful colors found in #harrietshat, the official hat of the recent 2019 #shetlandwoolweek. Not only did Julie knit up a beautiful bauble (see 2nd photo, copyright Julie Dennison 2019) but she was brilliant in using those colors, for many of you probably have those same leftovers in your stash. I hope you’ll consider putting them to great use, knitting up your own Two Strands baubles, or any of the other free #christmasball designs on my Free Patterns page and sending them to #jamiesonsofshetland for their #Christmas window to benefit the @mrimaakers appeal. And if you’ve used up all your Harriet’s Hat colors (a doubled strand of Spindrift will knit at the same worsted /Aran gauge used for the Two Strands ball) don’t feel you’re up the creek without the usual red+green Christmas colors - here I’ve put together just a few more ideas for fun ways you might add some #fairisle flair to your Two Strands baubles using all sorts of leftovers from your stash. Happy #Christmasknitting!#knittedchristmas #knittersofinstagram #fairisleknitting #norwegianknitting #strandedknitting #charityknitting #ull #garn #yarn #knitting #stricken #tricotMore FREE Christmas ball patterns! My “Christmas Eve Collection”, all of the #knittingpattern designs shown here, used to be a for-sale pdf, but in honor of the Jamieson’s of Shetland Christmas appeal for their MRI fund raising, as of today, it’s a #freeknittingpattern available through my online shop (link in bio). Go to my site’s free pattern page (link in nav bar at top of my site), scroll down the free pattern page until you see this photo, click on the photo and the pdf is all yours for either personal-use or charity fund raising. ( Please consider sending some to Jamieson’s in Lerwick -see the #jamiesonsofshetland page for details.) I’ve also added a link near the top of my free pattern page that will be helpful for anyone who’s a bit uncertain about diving into shaped color work charts like this. This pattern uses DK / sport weight yarn and would look wonderful in Jamieson’s Double Knitting. #knit #knitting #knittingpatterns #christmasknitting #charityknitting #fairisleknitting #norwegianknitting #christmasballs #handmadechristmas #strandedknitting #strikke #stricken #knittersofinstagram #dkweightFREE knitting patterns from my online shop (link in bio). UPDATE: Please feel free to use my free patterns for the #jamiesonsofshetland Christmas window fund raiser!❤️ Jamieson’s DK is a perfect substitute for my old patterns that used Dale Falk or Heilo. I also have a worsted /Aran weight free Christmas ball pattern that would be nicely improved in some Jamieson’s Heather Aran. The perfect way to kick off your holiday 🎄 knitting, work down that stash, save a little cash and spread a bit of cheer. 😁Find these #freeknittingpatterns and more through the “free patterns” link in the nav bar at the top of any page on my site. Wondering how to work the charts? Check out my popular article, “On Flat Charts for Round Shapes” on the “Technique” page and you’ll be a chart work master in no time! #knit #knitting #knittingpattern #freeknittingpattern #christmasknitting #norwegianknitting #strandedknitting #strikke #stricken #knittersofinstagram #dkweight #christmasballsYou never have too many monkeys! Clockwise from top left: My “Monkey Hat” (2012) in the Infant & Toddler sizes, #knit in #fingeringweight yarn; my “Sleepy Monkey Blanket” (2009), a reversible stroller blanket / playmat knit in #worstedweight yarn; same #monkeyhat #knittingpattern, in the Adult size (there’s a Youth size, too), knit in #dkweight. The Monkey Hat & Sleepy Monkey Blanket PDFs are both available for $6 each through either my online shop - see link in bio - or Ravelry). Lastly, we have our friend Monkster showing off his “Monkster Gets Stranded” sweater, a free teddy bear sweater pattern - one of several free patterns on my online shop’s free pattern page (yep, see that same, old bio link). Once you’re on my site, use the links in the navbar at the top of the page to get around. My “Sleepy Monkey Blanket” was originally published in Twist Collective in 2009 and that sweet photo with those delicious, chubby leggies was taken by Genevieve de la Plante, the rest are mine. #monkey #hat #knittingforkids #babyknits #knitting #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #norwegianknitting #strikke #stricken #tricot #ravelryI’ve reworked my Timbers Hat pattern using #jamiesonsofshetland Heather Aran yarn. I’m thrilled with the result! When I first released this design, way back in 2006, I used a Dale yarn that was discontinued several years ago, so the #timbershat was overdue for a fresh look. It’s always been a favorite of mine - at 19 stitches over 4”/10cm, it’s a pretty quick knit, so it’s awesome for gifts, yet I still get to play with beloved, traditional motifs. If you already have the original pattern, there’s no problem with it, but you might prefer my recent, hopefully extra user-friendly version using a wonderful, currently-available yarn. Ravelry updates have been sent out. If you already purchased the old version directly from me, tell me when (approximately), what email you used and I’ll send you the update. If you haven’t tried my Timbers Hat yet, the still $5 pdf is available either through my site (see bio) or Ravelry and the yarn packs are available through my site, too (yep, same old bio link). #hat #knit #knittingpattern #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #fairisleknittingpattern #norwegianknitting #shetlandwool #knittersofinstagram #strikke #stricken #tricot #worstedweight #timbershatBarrel cactus #sabinocanyon #tucson #arizona. Next photo shows some of the area’s stunning #saguaro cactus 🌵. The video gives a spectacular panorama seen from a very accessible dirt walking path just a few hundred yards from the parking lot. Plenty of awesome trails beyond! #barrelcactus #wildflowers #sonorandesertCome Play in My Yarn Shop!
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Tag Archives: DIY
The Littlest Fisherman’s Hat
The inspiration for this hat is eighteen years old. Back in March ’97, my now-hulking son Alex was a newborn. Waaaaay too much of that spring was spent in a frustrating search for a sunhat for my bald-as-a-cueball little fellow. … Continue reading
Woolly Lilies, a free knitting pattern
UPDATE: This free pattern has been moved to my new website, maryannstephens.com. Here’s the link to the free pattern page. Now that so many of you have wrapped up your winter sweater knitting, I’ve had lots of requests for a … Continue reading
Free knitting pattern: Christmas Ball – “Star of Bethlehem”
UPDATE: This free knitting pattern for Mary Ann’s “Star of Bethlehem” Christmas ball has been moved to the free knitting pattern page on her new website, MaryAnnStephens.com.
Posted in Free Knitting Patterns, Knitting, Mary Ann's Designs, Norwegian Knitting
Tagged ball, balls, child safe, Christmas, christmas tree, circular knitting, colorwork, Dale, Dale of Norway, Dalegarn, DIY, fair isle, falk, free, holiday, Kidsknits, Knitting, knitting pattern, nordic knitting, norwegian, ornament, ornaments, pdf, stranded knitting, wool, yarn
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Tiger Lily, in the pink
Reason #352 why I love knitting: Merely by changing the shades of yarn we’re using, we can give an entirely new look to beloved, old designs. It’s true, I do lament when an “old favorite” shade is discontinued by the … Continue reading
Posted in Knitting, Mary Ann's Designs, New From Dale of Norway, Norwegian Knitting
Tagged circular knitting, color, colorwork, Dale, Dale of Norway, Dalegarn, design, DIY, fair isle, fair isle knitting, falk, floral, Heilo, knit, Knitting, knitting design, knitting kit, knitting pattern, knitting pattern pdf, lilies, lily, Mary Ann Stephens, nordic, nordic knitting, norwegian, Norwegian knitting, pattern, pdf, steeks, stranded, stranded knitting, sweater, wool, yarn
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Stranded Knitting Presentation at LI Knitting Guild
I’d like to send out a big, warm “Thank You!” to everyone at the Long Island Knitting Guild. This past Friday, I presented my talk to them, “Stranded on Long Island – Tips and Tricks for Developing Your Very Own … Continue reading
Posted in Knitting, Knitting Classes, Mary Ann's Designs, Technique
Tagged class, craft, DIY, fair isle, guild, Knitting, knitting instruction, long island, Mary Ann Stephens, norwegian, presentation, stranded knitting
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Same Old Yarn, Brand New Gauge???
Posted in Knitting, New From Dale of Norway, Norwegian Knitting
Tagged colorwork, Dale, Dale of Norway, Dalegarn, design, DIY, falk, Heilo, knit, Knitting, knitting design, nordic knitting, norwegian, Norwegian knitting, sweater, wool, yarn
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“More monkeys, please!”
A common request around here lately: “More monkeys, please!” Today’s answer: “Coming right up!” You’re just one click away from one dozen new colorway ideas for my Monkey Hat using Dale of Norway Baby Ull yarn, our hands-down favorite for … Continue reading
Posted in Knitting, Mary Ann's Designs, Norwegian Knitting, Uncategorized
Tagged baby, baby ull, boy, chart, circular knitting, color, colorwork, craft, Dale, Dale of Norway, Dalegarn, design, DIY, fair isle, fair isle knitting, girl, hat, knit, Knitting, knitting design, knitting kit, knitting pattern, layette, Mary Ann Stephens, merino, new baby, newborn, Norwegian knitting, stranded, stranded knitting, superwash, yarn
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Old and new, from Dale Baby
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
Posted in Free Knitting Patterns, Knitting, New From Dale of Norway, Norwegian Knitting, Uncategorized
Tagged baby, baby ull, craft, Dale, DIY, free, Knitting, toddler, wool, yarn
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Fishy Booty
…Or, how to get maximum cuteness from one tiny pile of sock yarn scraps… The Fishy Booty design is knit circularly and seamlessly, using mainly garter stitch, with a few priceless little rounds of stranded garter stitch (which is explained … Continue reading
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Tagged baby, baby shoes, baby ull, baby yarn, bootie, booties, booty, cute, cuteness, Dale of Norway, DIY, fair isle, fingering, garter stitch, home, knit, Knitting, merino, newborn, nordic knitting, Norwegian knitting, pattern, pdf, sock yarn, stranded, stranded knitting, yarn scraps
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A dpn bag with a pedigree
Remember “Home Ec” class? If yours was anything like mine, maybe we shouldn’t even dredge those dreary memories up. Fast forward to 2009 and I bet you’ll be impressed with some of the ideas that are swirling around the “Family … Continue reading
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Tagged craft, DIY, dog food bag, double pointed needle, dpn, Knitting, knitting needle bag, needle, recycling, reuse
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