Jennifer Carpenter
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Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
I have been making these Mittz for many years, and have shared it with family and friends, and I hope you will also find them a great project to make, gift, and to have. Mittz are made using sock/fingering weight yarn held double on size 4/3.5mm double pointed needles (or a 40” circular if knitting magic loop). The top of the mitt is knit with ...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Chevy is a cozy and quick knit, featuring a chevron brim accented with a braided edge. Many bulky weight yarns would be suitable for this hat, choose a color and texture that will really show off the texture of the brim. Chevy is knit in the round from the bottom up, using 16” circular and double pointed needles size 9 (5.0) (adjust for correct...
Knitting: Drawstring Bag
This little bag was used as a project for beginning knitters at Sophie’s Yarns in Philadelphia for many years. In addition to a good design to teach some basics techniques, it is just a great little bag to make and keep or gift!
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Flared a little at the cuff but snug around the fingers, this is a sumptuous pair of lacey mitts, and a pleasure to knit and wear in luxurious merino and kid mohair. The cuff is knit on US size 5 double pointed needles, and the upper third on size 3 DPN’s. Written instructions for the lace as well as a chart are provided, and the sparkly beaded...
Knitting: Earflap Hat
An earflap hat to help you enjoy Winter’s adventures in warmth and style! This cozy hat is knit in the round from the bottom up on size 9 needles, beginning with the I-cord earflaps and finishing with an applied I-cord border and braids. A fun and quick to knit design, The Lovely Amelia is one of many earflap hats designed over the years, simil...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This is a subtle slouch hat with substance, knit in the round on size 4 (3.5 mm) 16” circular needles. The top is finished with Kitchener Stitch and written instructions are included; there is no need for double pointed needles! The herringbone band enhances the beauty of Black Diamond Alpaca, a hand-dyed (American grown!) fiber of outstanding ...