For this version of my knitted fingerless gloves, I'm doing something different. Instead of starting at the cuff, I'm starting at the fingers and working down to the cuff. This isn't an overly complicated pattern. In fact, it only uses very basic stitches and is great if you are looking for something that is quick to make. Or, if you're a new knitter, looking for something slightly more challenging. As long as you know how to knit, purl and knit 2 stitches together, you'll be able to make these. And any parts that might trick you up, like casting on for the thumb, have a how-to video to help you along.

For beginners who are ready to advance beyond flat knitting, working in the round is a natural progression, says designer Kristin Omdahl. It alleviates a lot of seams, she explains, which gives a better structure to your projects, as well as making them more pleasing aesthetically. Kristin created the designs in this book to be easy projects for learning to use double pointed and circular knitting needles, as well as combination projects that transition from one type of needle to the other. Great for gifts, projects include a Headband, Cowl, Lace Capelet, Pouch, Baby Hat, Fingerless Mitts, Baby Blanket and Family Hat in sizes for toddlers, children, women and men.

Knit flat on 2 needles with regular worsted weight yarn with single pointed knitting needles this will certainly be the most unique pieces you’ll make in a while. Not sure if this pattern is for you? There are numerous photos showing you exactly how to do the trickier parts. As long as you have the knitting basics covered, I will show you the rest. The pattern gives instructions to make small, medium and large sizes. And have no worries about the hippos ever falling off. They are created while you knit and are incorporated into the fingerless mittens. A quick note on sizing. Like my other fingerless glove patterns, the sizes are adjusted by changing the size of the knitting needles. It gives a better overall look and maintains the proportion of the hippo to the glove. The purchase of this pattern allows you to make and sell the gloves, but you may not redistribute or resell this pattern.

This book by Diana Levine Knits features 25 patterns to make using the Addi Express Kingsize knitting machine, the Addi Express 22 needle knitting machine, the Sentro 48 needle knitting machine, the Sentro 40 needle knitting machine, and I-Cord knitting machines. The book includes patterns for hats, purses, pencil bags, stuffed animals, blankets, scarves & more. The beginning of the book features a section introducing how to use circular knitting machines, some common techniques for seaming and assembling pieces made with circular knitting machines, and an introduction to the various machines that are available on the market. Circular knitting machines are a quick and fun way to create beautiful knitted items. Video tutorials: youtube.com/dianalevineknits Learn more: dianalevineknits.com instagram.com/dianalevineknits

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These traditional Newfoundland mittens are patterns that every knitter should have in their collection. This book is a collection of rare mitten patterns collected, and in some cases recreated, by Christine LeGrow of Spindrift Handknits and Shirley "Shirl the Purl" Scott. These two women have teamed up to preserve and promote traditional Newfoundland knitting. By assembling patterns for hand--knit items such as trigger mitts, flap caps and scarves these women are keeping knitting culture alive.

"18 designs to offer support and encouragement" -- cover.