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Part 1: How Differences in Gauge Affect Your Final Project

Here’s some quick plug-and-chug ways to figure out what will happen if you can’t quite get the right gauge (or just don’t want to find a better gauge).

(All written on paper and shown as pictures because I’m bad at computers)

The second one picture is very important if you’re doing a simple repetitive stitch but it has a design worked in either via colors or knit/purl.

Additional Note: as long as you measure your gauge and the original gauge with the same units, the original pattern units can be whatever. Your answer will be in whatever units the original pattern size units were.

example: a scarf pattern is 6 feet but your gauge and original gauge are in inches, your answer will be in feet

Oh gosh of course!!! Socks are my favorite thing to knit ever😭

Okay well I’ll start off with my knitting sock “bible.” It’s a PDF or book called: “Socktacular” by Knit Picks Design Team It comes with 12 different patterns that range from beginner to intermediate. They are all so beautiful and I love this book so much and would recommend to everyone!!! Most of my socks that I have knit, come from this book.

I do however always go for FREE patterns because, free is always the way to go (especially since I am a college student on a budget). Here are some of my favorite patterns found on Ravelry:

“Seed Stitch Socks” by Bex B This pattern is super simple, knits up really fast, however this pattern is for an afterthought heel but I go with my heel flap because it’s my favorite! Totally up to you on your preference. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/seed-stitch-socks

“Business Casual” by Tanis Lavallee This is a classy pattern, super pretty. I used this pattern to knit a pair of men’s socks and I absolutely loved the outcome!! I need to knit a pair for myself😊 http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/business-casual

“Basic Ribbed Socks” by Kate Atherley This is a rib pattern that is not just the basic K2, P2. It’s super simple to follow and great for beginners! http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/basic-ribbed-socks-for-men-top-down-version

“Hermonie’s Everyday Socks” by Erica Lueder Harry Potter inspired socks!!! You can’t go wrong with that😊 It’s texture pattern is easy to follow and should knit up pretty fast! http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hermiones-everyday-socks

DONE! :D I’m so happy with how this one came out! 

This 114 page pattern, seperated into 4 different PDF’s, will guide you step by step and help you create this beautiful needlepainting design of a skull, flowers and butterfly. It may look intimidating, but over 350 photo’s show every single step in detail, with written instructions for every step. It starts quite easy, refreshing the basics of needlepainting and helping you practice those basics, and it gradually adds more techniques and complexity as you go. It’s a beautiful and very special project, aimed to help you improve your needlepainting skills-and have a great time doing it!  

The pattern consists of four PDF’s. The first one shows you which materials and threads you’ll need, gives the pattern and shows in detail with photo’s how to prepare your fabric, and also how to finish your embroidery when you’re done, to give it the presentation it deserves.  The next three PDF’s show you how to embroider the design. 

The different design elements can also be stitched separately of course! In total you have 114 pages of instructions to help you create this, that’s basically a small book! ;) I’m very happy with how this pattern came out and I hope it will help you create something beautiful!

The pattern costs $15 on Craftsy, and is free for Patrons ^_^ I really hope it will do well, so fingers crossed! I hope you like it :D 

https://www.craftsy.com/embroidery/patterns/eternal-spring-handembroidery-needlepainting/501923 <–the direct link to the pattern

Granny Ripple Stitch Chart Pattern

Handy to know!

Hand Embroidered T-Shirts by Carrie Fahl, of Cee Stitchery on Etsy

See our ‘embroidery’ tag

1) Mistakes are very rarely permanent. There is nearly always a way to fix it. It may be time-consuming or annoying, but the solution is there. Even if it involves starting over.

2) You can nearly always start over.

3) Buy the very best you can afford, but don’t go into debt for it. This applies to yarn as well as appliances. (special dispensations are issued for cars and homes)

4) Learning new techniques is always worth it, and not as hard as it feels like when you’re starting out.

Lost in Time

by Johanna Lindahl -  this pattern is available for free via Ravelry.

How lovely is this?

Booklet of embroidery and drawnwork (early 17th century). Probably Portugese. Linen, silk, leather, paper.

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