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Month: April 2020

Shawl Shapes: Hap or Shetland Shawl

April 29, 2020April 29, 2020 NikkiLeave a comment

A concise introduction to Hap shawl and its construction with helpful schematic. Photo from woollenflower(Jules) on Ravelry.

Posted in Knitting, Shawl seriesTagged hap shawl, knit, Knitting, pattern, shawl, shetland shawl, square shawl

Yoga Mat Tote

April 21, 2020April 19, 2020 NikkiLeave a comment

Check out my pattern on Ravelry!

Posted in Completed, Knitting, Uncategorized

Grafting in Pattern

April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 NikkiLeave a comment

Grafting or kitchener stitch demonstrated in seed stitch with a little history factoid. Photo by British Library on Unsplash.

Posted in KnittingTagged handknitting, kitchener stitch, Knitting, ravelry, seed stitch

FO Friday: Scrunchie

April 10, 2020April 8, 2020 Nikki3 Comments

Hello, folks! How is your quarantine going? We have been placed under a 24 hour curfew since two days ago. I have not been knitting a lot, because I don't have the right needle and other times, I don't have the right yarn. Fortunately, I came across a pattern that I was excited becuase I… Continue reading FO Friday: Scrunchie →

Posted in Completed, KnittingTagged accessory, finished object, handknit, Knitting, scrunchie

Origami Wall Art: My Quarantine Craft

April 7, 2020April 5, 2020 NikkiLeave a comment

I made some wall art during the first half of quarantine.

Posted in Quarantine, WritingTagged origami, pixel, pyramid, Quarantine, wallart

Shawl Shapes: Square

April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 NikkiLeave a comment

This post summarizes the basic four-corner shapes, with a diagrams that you can use to knit a simple shawl. Photo by Les Triconautes on Unsplash

Posted in Knitting, Shawl seriesTagged bottom up, center out, graphics, hobby, knit, Knitting, shawl, shetland shawl, square shawl
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