It’s definitely not sweater weather. When mid summer hits, I don’t want to be working on a huge blanket or sweater. Looking for a fun quick, but yet not basic facecloth? Knitting designer, Victoria Jicha on Ravelry has a great free pattern using just one skein of Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy.
Want the yarn? Click here. If you make it let us know! We’d love to see it.
We have a great week planned here at The Twisted Purl. Here are some of the upcoming highlights from our calendar of events. Take a look and drop by and see us.
If you are working on any of the Michelle Hunter building series please come in a join us for a knitters building day.
“Building Blocks”, “Building in Lace”,“Building in Color”
Improve your knitting skills one section at a time and join the community here at The Twisted Purl for weekly support and general FUN.
Books and suggested yarn and needles available in house. Read our post here for more information.
Join us for our weekly Crochet Day at The Twisted Purl on Fridays 12pm – 3pm.
Sometimes we are working on specific projects and other times we bring what ever work in progress we have. Stop by and get support and community for your crochet projects from like minded “hookers” like yourself 🙂
Simplicity by HiKoo®
A value yarn that is an excellent choice for afghans, children’s wear, and anything else that gets daily use.
This machine washable wool blend feels like butter in your hands while knitting, but is a true “work horse” of a yarn.
So we hope you will drop by. We always have so much fun here. And each one of you are a part of it. If you are interested in a complete listing of our calendar of events, click here. Don’t miss the laughs, stories, works in progress, and other shenanigans. You know it’s going to be a “yarn” good time!
Star Wars series has a found place in all of our hearts. May Fourth is known as Star Wars Day, therefore “May the Fourth be with you…in yarn!”
To honor this day, in the most yarny way possible, here’s a list of a few of our favorite Star Wars Themed Patterns.
Charts are the best. You can play with them and put them into your own designs. Sarah Bradberry has provided charts for free!
The charts for knitting characters, vehicles, and phrases from Star Wars includes:
The charts are available on Sarah’s site. Check it out here.
If you make something be sure to share with us on Instagram @TheTwistedPurl or on Facebook. We wanna see!
Who doesn’t love the adorable Porg from the Star Wars series? I would love one as a pet, but I’m sure Loki would have something to say about that. Wendy Motsinger has this crocheted design pattern available as an instant download in her Etsy Shop for $3.50. Go check it out and make yourself a Porg….then share the cuteness.
Double knitting!!! Oh my! This scarf is absolutely a show stopper. Jessica’s description on the pattern’s Raverly page is too perfect not to share:
“The double knitting technique is great. It has a light side, and a dark side, it binds the scarf together… you can see where I’m going with this can’t you.”
Best yet, this pattern is FREE! I know right. Don’t know how to Double Knit? We recently had a class from the phenomenal Sara Ray and will have another one very soon. You can find this Star Wars Double Knitted Scarf here. Make it, wear it, love it!!!
Talking about the perfect gift for that Star Wars loving ‘parent to be’ geek in your life. You know the force is strong with this one. This is a Yoda Baby Bottle Cozy. So stinking cute!
I wonder if it could double as a beer bottle or water bottle cozy? Hummmm…try I will.
If you make this one for a bottle of any kind let me know, or if I make it first I’ll totally share. 😉
You can find this pattern as a free Ravelry download here. Be careful to note there is a pattern ERRATUM
on Step 4 in “Body and head” should read: k2,k2tog 8 times. It’s always good to know going in of any corrected errors exist to save yourself a headache.
Again, if you make something from our post be sure to share with us on Instagram @TheTwistedPurl or on Facebook.
The Twisted Purl
CLASS ONE: Learn how to cast on and create the knit stitch.
Cost: $25 (includes yarn and needles)
Two Hours
CLASS TWO: Learn how to create the purl stitch and to bind off.
Cost: $20 (bring yarn and needles from Class One)
Two Hours
CLASS THREE: Start your first project.
Cost $25 (includes yarn and pattern)
One to Two Hours
HELP SESSIONS: Need help reading a pattern or fixing a mistake? Make an appointment with The Twisted Purl for one on one help.
Cost $10 an hour
Do you have a group who wants to learn? We have private group lessons available most Saturdays. Give us a call to check availability.
Classes occur frequently. Check our calendar to see upcoming events and reserve your space.
Make this simple dog leash with two double point needles and a super bulky weight yarn.
The leash is made with an I-Cord. You will NOT be turning your work like you would during flat knitting. Instead, at end of each row, slide stitches from left hand side of double point needle to right hand side, With the other double point needle, knit stitches like normal. This is a way of knitting in the round.
Fun Fact: the I in I CORD stands for idiot because it’s that simple!
Materials:
Bulky Weight Yarn
Two size 11 Double Point Needles
Gauge: Not important
Cast On 3 stitches onto a double point needle
Slide cast on stitches from left side of needle to right (your working yarn will be in the back on the left hand side of your stitches)
Knit the first stitch on needle with your working yarn. Knit across row.
Slide stitches again from left side of needle to right.
Repeat until your i-cord measures 64 inches
Bind off stitches
Cut working yarn leaving apx 10 inches of yarn
FINISHING:
To create handle measure 14 inches from top of rope. Attach tip of rope using remaining tail at the 14 inch mark. Weave tail through rope until it securely makes a sealed loop.
Attach dog leash clasp on other end.
We’d love to see your leashes! Please share your creations with us on Facebook or Ravelry.
