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Sassenach Claire Starz Outlander Cowl Free Pattern
I have tried to duplicate the cowl we see Claire wearing in the promo pics for Starz’s “Outlander” series.Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick, 2 skeins (color shown is Barley)Needles: 25mm /...
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Claire Starz Outlander Sassenach Shrug Free Pattern
Here is my interpretation of the shrug that Claire was wearing when she met Geillis in episode 2. Hers was in variegated browns, but I had this wonderful blue/green mix which I found was perfect.Yarn:...
View ArticleWorking on it.........Claire's Cowl in Crochet
Just FYI for those folks asking for a crochet translation of the knitted Claire cowl pattern. I'm working on it.............pics and a pattern coming soon, I hope.....
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Claire's Cowl - Crochet Version - Sassenach Outlander
UPDATE: Just a quick note that I finished working up my version of Claire's Cowl in crochet. This is intended to resemble, as closely as possible, her chunky knit cowl which is in garter stitch. It is...
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Sassenach Claire Outlander Crochet Cowl - Free Pattern
Don't i look smug! Well i was definitely feeling that way!After sharing my knitted pattern of Claire's Cowl, quite a few people asked for a crocheted version. The knitted cowl is in garter stitch, of...
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Mrs. Fitz Mini Mitts Free Pattern - Outlander Inspired
These mitts are based on Mrs. Fitz's mitts from Starz Outlander, but just much shorter and looking a bit more modern with these colors. I was using up scrap yarn and the mismatching was intentional and...
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Outlander Inspired Crocheted Claire Shrug
Hello all! Here is a crocheted version inspired by the shrug Claire was wearing when she first met Geillis. I posted a knitted version several posts back, and I used the same yarn for this one. The...
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Next Pattern in Progress: Mrs. Fitz Mini Mitts Crocheted Version
i hope to have them done and the pattern written up this wknd. i'm using malabrigo mecha with I/5.5mm hook. :)
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update on crocheted mrs fitz mini mitts
Still need to do some tweaking, but overall i'm happy with the result. i will put up pattern here and through ravelry when ready.
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Mrs.Fitz Inspired Mini Mitts Crocheted Version Outlander - Free Pattern-...
Mrs. Fitz Mini Mitts – Crochet Version Well it took a bit of meandering but I finally got results I'm happy with. I had recently put up a knitted pattern of Mrs. Fitz' mitts, and wanted to then work...
View ArticleWhats on Deck - ?
1. I just put up what i hope is a helpful video on fixing dropped stitches. (click here). I feel its important to know how to do this, and I think its one of the Top 5 Things a New Knitter should know....
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Version 2.0 Mrs. Fitz-Inspired Crocheted Mini Mitts - Bulkier Yarn-Outlander...
My first version of these mitts (from an earlier post) was worked in Malabrigo Mecha, which is classified as bulky yarn. I decided to make a pair in another bulky yarn, also by Malabrigo, called...
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Whoopsadaisy!!
Ok everyone lookie closely. What's wrong with this picture? (It's not the thumbhole - After completion i realized i made the hole too big, so i fudged it smaller with a tapestry needle. these are for...
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Sneak Peek
Been working on this Outlander-inspired pattern forever now, but taking a break for a bit (sore hands). I'm in lerve with this color.D'oh! Pocket Jamie photobomb!!!"hey lass whots this all aboot?"
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Mrs. Fitz Wrist Warmers Bulky Yarn - Variation on the Mini Mitts V 1.0
Needed a break from my knitting - I was getting hand cramps suddenly. I think its the shorter needle tips I've been employing, so in future I'll try longer tips. For now though I need to whip up a...
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Mrs. Fitz Crocheted Wristwarmers in Worsted Weight - Pattern Update coming...
I love these.Wearing them today. Perfect weather for this time of year. So comfy and warm.Yarn is Malabrigo WorstedColors are Pearl and Frank Ochre
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Mrs. Fitz Wristwarmers - Worsted Weight Yarns
Mrs. Fitz Wristwarmers for Worsted Weight YarnsThis is the same pattern as before, just slightly modified for the different size yarn/gauge. (For bulky weight/bigger gauge click here)I made a short...
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Donalda Gilchrist Samhain Mitts --- Starz Outlander Inspired
Donalda Gilchrist Samhain Fingerless MittsIf you need help with the pattern repeat, you might find this video helpful.These mitts are worked flat and then later seamed or joined provisionally. Keep in...
View ArticleAll better now!
I hadn't realized it but all the pics from my blog were gone for a while. I screwed up something but it's all better now! Whew!
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Shameless Brag Post (SBP)
I spent so much time on this project, that I feel compelled to share it with the world in hopes that everyone will fall head over heels at my mad knitting skillz, and shower me with accolades at this...
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Interchangeable Needles Comparison: addi lace long tip, addi bamboo, hiya...
i love interchangeable needles!I have put together a few pics, comparisons, and my overall feelings about working with these sets. I could talk about knitting tools all day, so if you have questions,...
View ArticleCollection of Free Gift Tags - Christmas , Handmade , Knits :)
Here's a collection of links to some sweet, free, printable Christmas gift tags - all handmade/knit/crochet-oriented. Some have "care tags" so your recipient knows how to wash, or not wash, etc the...
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Crochet Hook Soft Handle Ergonomic Comparison
Just a quick comparison in hopes it will be of help to crocheters having trouble choosing hooks of the soft handled nature. We're all different, so what works for one person may not work for another....
View ArticleRavelry's Beginnings
It is hard to imagine what our knitting and crocheting community would be like without Ravelry. It is so central to our sharing and making, that I'm afraid many of us may be taking it for granted.So I...
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