This November keep it simple with a pair of Hand Knit Slippers: Part II

A pair of slippers is a quick knit that makes a very thoughtful gift. 

Ballerina Slippers

The response to my November Newsletter was fantastic!  Thank you for all your positive comments about slipper knitting.  I thought you'd enjoy a few more project ideas.  These are Gardiner Yarn Works' Ballerina Slippers, they're sized for women and children and knit in one skein of Cascade 220 Superwash (which is On Sale).  All of these patterns are sold as instant PDF Downloads, follow the links after purchase.

Duffers

Another pair of warm and cozy slippers, great for men and women, are Mindie Tallack's Duffers.  Also available in child sizes as Little Duffers and knit in one skein of Cascade 220 Wool which is on sale.

Little Duffers

Toasty Toes

Everyone loved Tiny Owl Knits' Moonkoosa boots and you'll adore Dawn Brocco's Toasty Toes.  Want more project ideas?  Visit Socks, Boots and Slippers.

the Ballerina Slippers by Gardiner Yarn Works

The response to my hand knit slipper newsletter yesterday was so much fun I thought you might enjoy another adorable slipper pattern, Gardiner Yarn Works' Ballerina.

You'll be dancing with delight when you knit these adorable Ballerina Slippers.  Sized for both mothers and daughters, flat and seamlessly using short-rows and attached i-cord. All sizes knit up fast and fabulous in just one skein of Cascade Superwash 220!

Yarn Requirements: worsted-weight yarn, approx 50 (100, 150, 200) yards (modeled in Cascade 220 Superwash
Gauge: 22 sts/32 rows = 4” in st st on size 3 (3.25mm) needles
Difficulty: Advanced Beginner
Sizes: Foot Circumference = 6 (7, 8, 9)” 

this November slip into a pair of Hand Knit Slippers

Pick a style and knit a pair for the entire family. 

It's November and the weather outside is getting frightful, not to mention holiday gift knitting is right around the corner, curl up with a good knit, a pair of toasty warm slippers.  Above are an old favorite, Kitman Figueroa's unisex Comfy Slippers, and another long time favorite of knitters everywhere are the French Press Slippers by French Press.

French Press Slippers

Moonkoosa

If you love Tiny Owl Knits' Moonkoosa boots you'll adore her Hopsalots bunny slippers.

Hopsalots

Shortie Slippers

Want more project ideas?  Visit Socks, Boots and Slippers.

Huntress Cowl - Just in time for Mockingjay!

The latest in the Hunger Game series, Mockingjay, is being released November 21st!  Be ready with Solana Studio's Huntress Cowl.

Catch your fire with Karla Repperger's Huntress Cowl!  This is how it all began..."In the opening scenes of the popular movie Catching Fire, we see the main character Katniss kneeling before a lake in the early morning hours, wearing a cozy sweater. Except, it isn't a sweater, but an asymmetrical cowl!  It was simply gorgeous, and the more I saw it on screen, the more I wanted to knit it! After studying several pictures, I created this pattern to resemble the original cowl as much as possible.  It won’t look EXACTLY like the piece worn in the movie, but it’s pretty darn close."

Knit flat, in pieces, and seamed/assembled using large “coils” to create the shape around the neck. The bulk of the piece is knit using the Herringbone stitch on varying sized needles to create the variegated stitches like in the original cowl. The “coils” are constructed using a simple crochet stitch around a core of your choice.

Sizing Fits “most” sizes as it’s not fitted and stretches easily.  Designer Karla is a size 8 with a 34” bust which usually works out to be a medium. If you wish to size up, you can easily add stitches in multiples of two for width, and knit additional rows for length.
Yarn 400-500 yards super bulky, shown in Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick Solids
Needles US 19 & 35 or 36 (15.0-19.0mm)
Gauge 14 stitches and 9 rows = 4" in Herringbone

Introducing the Poeira Shawl by Seni Designs

Poeira, a versatile new wrap by Seni Designs. 

Airy and seamless Poeira is knit on the bias in a pretty lace and textured stitch pattern. Its spiraled & slightly asymmetrical shape make it a fun and versatile wrap that is easy to knit and wear. As you can see it works beautifully in a solid but the gorgeous handpainted colorways of Schaefer Anne would be stunning, and you only need one skein.  Knit one for yourself, but Poeira would also make an much appreciated gift.

Thurlby Lane Beanie KAL starts tomorrow! Oct. 27th

Tomorrow is our big day!  Time to Cast On & start Knitting!  Army of Knitters' darling slouchy hat Thurlby Lane is casual and warm, join our KAL and knit one for yourself and for that some one special! 
 

The hat is shown here with AOK's matching cardigan Foxhill Wood.

See you at the KAL!

Join our Thurlby Lane Beanie KAL

The other day I was hat shopping, I need a new hat to update the wool overcoat I purchased last year, as I tried on some adorable slouchy styles I noticed many were already unraveling!  I thought, I bet I'm not the only with this dilemma and I can knit myself a new hat that will be warmer plus a custom fit and the perfect color.  Thurlby Lane by Army of Knitters is the perfect shape and can be dressed up or made casual.  

I'm going to knit it in 1 skein of my 1 Ply Merino Worsted, Heather Dixon knit her's in 1 skein of Malabrigo Merino Worsted and all of my Worsted Weight yarns are On Sale.  

I hope you join our Thurbly Lane KAL, Oct. 27-Dec. 1, they'll be an Army of Knitters' Kit & Patterns as Prizes!