Gretchen Fancher
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Knitting: Chart
This is a chart for the basketweave pattern I used at the top of the socks. It’s a 10 stitch repeated pattern that can be used at any gauge as a border on socks, cuffs, hats or hems, just make sure you have a multiple of 10 stitches.

Knitting: Mittens
These mittens are worked from the cuff to the tip, with thumb gusset stitches held on scrap yarn and knitted after completing the top of the mitten.

Knitting: Beanie, Toque
I designed this hat as a way to learn to knit in the round and work decreases. It’s a good next step for those who have learned basic knit and purl stitches. Worked in bulky yarn you can finish it quickly. I recommend using 16” circular needles for the ribbing and body of the hat and switching to DPNs when the stitches become too tight as you d...

Knitting: Christmas Stocking
This stocking goes fairly quickly with worsted weight yarn, so it won’t take you all year to make them for the whole family!

Knitting: Cowl
This cowl is designed for beginning knitters to practice working knits and purls and reading instructions. It progresses from basic garter to stockinette to more complex textures.