Category Archives: Knitting

Sock Yarn Baby Sweaters

Posted on November 3, 2016 by destashification

Sock Yarn is irresistible. Every knitter has a skein or two (or 12) of soft, squishy sock yarn in gorgeous colors in their Stash. My Yarn Stash included 3 skeins of sock yarn rosy-pink with yellow, darker rose and purple … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting, Knitting for Babies, Lace Knitting | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Katniss Wrap

Posted on January 9, 2016 by destashification

“Wait!  You can make that?  I want one!” Words any sewer or knitter wants to hear from her adult children. She attends college in the cold northwest, so scarves and hats have already been knit and (hopefully) worn. This is … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Beginner Knitting Project, Knitting | Tagged , | 3 Comments

Destashification Climbing Leaves Scarf – Free Pattern

Posted on May 3, 2015 by destashification

The opportunity to knit presented itself over the last few days, so I was able to finish up a scarf I had been working on. The center section of the scarf is a Destashification Modification of a large leaf pattern … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Beginner Knitting Project, Free Knitting Pattern, Lace Knitting | Tagged , , , , , | 10 Comments

Another Scrap Couture Linen Stitch Scarf

Posted on November 7, 2014 by destashification

Being able to spend the time finishing UFOs (UnFinished Objects) is about the only positive associated with being sick. The UFOs (and there are many) included this Grey, Black and Handpainted Yarn Linen Stitch Scarf.  Knitting Instructions are found here. … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Beginner Knitting Project, Free Knitting Pattern, Knitting, Scarf | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Angora Linen Stitch Scarf

Posted on March 1, 2014 by destashification

The Stash contained some vintage black angora.  It had been given to my when the original owner passed away.  She had started to knit the angora into mittens. The angora inspired me to try some of the Patons angora blends. … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Beginner Knitting Project, Free Knitting Pattern, Knitting, Scarf, Stash Couture | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Knitting Pattern for Scrap Couture Linen Stitch Scarf

Posted on February 9, 2014 by destashification

This post is the pattern for the Scrap Couture Linen Stitch Scarf. Finished size:  7 ” wide by 6 feet long (does not include fringe) Gauge:  20 sts * 40 rows = 4 inches (not all that important) Note:  All … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Beginner Knitting Project, Free Knitting Pattern, Knitting, Scarf, Stash Couture, Tutorial | Tagged , , | 7 Comments

Scrap Couture Linen Stitch Scarf

Posted on February 8, 2014 by destashification

A 100% Destashification Project. Complete Knitting Instructions (including fringe) here. The Yarn Stash contains a bin of “loved and left” – over yarn. Every knitter has some – might be left over from a sweater or maybe it was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Beginner Knitting Project, Free Knitting Pattern, Knitting, Scarf, Stash Couture, Tutorial | Tagged , , | 12 Comments

Instructions for Tweed Stitch Scarf

Posted on February 6, 2014 by destashification

The Tweed Stitch Scarf is a simple knit project perfect for those beautiful hand dyed/painted yarns – that we just had to have! The Tweed Stitch is basically a stockinette stitch with a “slip and half-wrap every-other-stitch” on the knit … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Beginner Knitting Project, Free Knitting Pattern, Knitting, Scarf, Stash Couture, Tutorial | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Tweed Stitch Scarf

Posted on February 5, 2014 by destashification

The Yarn Stash contains some very beautiful yarn – both in color and texture. The Stash included two skeins of sportweight Maricash Hand Painted – an very soft cashmere and wool blend hand dyed in a gorgeous red-yellow-purple colorway (HP66). … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Beginner Knitting Project, Knitting, Scarf, Stash Couture | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Lace Knit Guest Bathroom Towel

Posted on January 11, 2014 by destashification

Destashification New Year’s Resolutions include: Organizing the Yarn Stash Knitting from the Yarn Stash Goal #1 has been accomplished.  During that somewhat archeological process, skeins and hanks of beautiful yarns were unearthed. So onto Goal #2. A full skein of … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Knitting, Lace Knitting, Stash Couture | Tagged , , | 3 Comments