KEEP EVERYTHING BAG PATTERN BY ANNIGURUMI

Hello everyone!

We brought to you an amazing pattern by @anniegurumi. It’s very useful and pretty.

Let’s start!

Materials

  • La Mia Bla Bla 5 hanks in total
  • 15mm Crochet Hook
  • Tapestry Needle

Stitches: (US Crochet Terms)


MR:
magic ring
sc: single crochet
inc: increase
st: stitches
blo: back loop only
FO: fasten off

Click here to download the free pattern!

When you finish your Keep Everything Bag, we would love to see it! Be sure to tag @anniegurumi and @hobiumyarns in your photos on Instagram!

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YOUR KNITTING ROOM: A GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS

Why is knitting such a popular pastime?

Many people wonder how to start knitting, but few actually stop to think about why knitting is such a popular hobby in the first place. While creating your own scarves, baby blankets, and garments is rewarding in and of itself, there are actually several health benefits related to knit crafts. Knitting can help to lower stress levels. The soothing, repetitive motion of making stitches can potentially even reduce low-level memory loss, too.

After you’ve become more familiar with the art of maneuvering needles and yarn to create stitches, you’ll need the right yarn room to take your knitting to the next level. Use the following DIY guide to design the ideal knitting space in your home.

Before you begin, gather your knitting supplies

Basic knitting supplies include needles and yarn. When deciding what kind of yarn and needles you’d like to use, your options are literally endless. You can opt for thin or thick yarn in virtually any color you prefer. You’ll also need to choose the right knitting needles to successfully make various knitting patterns. You can purchase all of these items online or at your local craft store.

How to create the knitting room of your dreams

A little imagination and resourcefulness are all it takes to transform any room in your home into your dream knitting space. Whether you enjoy your knit crafts on a comfy couch or in a spacious spare bedroom, use these DYI tips to transform your space into a creative oasis.

Make sure your space is comfortable

When you’re knitting for extended periods of time, make sure you add the right furniture to reduce back, neck, and shoulder pain. Consider purchasing an office chair or couch with lumbar support that’s designed to keep your spine aligned to its natural curvature.

Include extra room for friends

Nothing’s better than having other knitters over to enjoy your favorite hobby together. If you’re planning to host knitting clubs, include extra seating options for guests.

Encourage a calm, tranquil environment

If you use knitting as a tool to de-stress, you’ll find the hobby most enjoyable in a calm space that encourages relaxation. Add to the tranquil ambience of your knitting room by diffusing soothing essential oils like lavender, chamomile, or peppermint.

Design a space that stimulates imagination and creativity

Color plays a major role in the look and feel of a knitting room. Base your design scheme on a color that you love to encourage focused concentration within a stimulating environment. If you opt for multiple color shades, try to pick options that work together rather than clashing.

Use your knitting experience as a learning opportunity

Since knitting doesn’t require too much undivided attention, use your knitting sessions as a learning opportunity. You can watch documentaries about topics you’ve always been curious about or listen to audio books.

Create a noise-free zone

For maximum relaxation and concentration when you’re focusing on your knitting patterns, designate your knitting room as a noise-free zone. The last thing you need while you’re enjoying your knitting hobby is to be disturbed by the sound of the phone ringing.

Decorate to inspire

When decorating your yarn room, gain inspiration from your knitting supplies! Keep your beautiful yarns on display on open shelves or cabinets. Add plenty of green plants throughout the room to reduce stress, improve concentration, and encourage mental focus. Make a mood board so you can put swatches, inspiring magazine clips, and other items prominently displayed.

Organize your knitting supplies

Keep your knitting supplies neatly stored and organized to make sure each knitting session is as stress-free as possible. If you’re working on various knit crafts at a time, store the yarn and needles you’ll need for each project in its own basket for easy access. You can store additional supplies like buttons, zippers, and ribbons in old glass jars to add brilliant pops of color throughout your knitting space, too.

Simple knitting tips for beginners

If you’re thinking about taking up knitting as a hobby but don’t know where to begin, the good news is that anyone can knit. By learning a few basic knitting patterns and becoming more familiar with the most common knitting terms, beginners can quickly graduate to knitting masters in no time.

Most knit crafts basically boil down to practicing three essential skills:

  • Cast on: Casting on is the process of getting the yarn onto the needle and transforming yarn into neat stitches.
  • Knit stitch: After you’ve learned how to turn yarn into stitches by casting on, the knit stitch process turns your yarn into beautiful stitches.
  • Cast off: Once you’ve used your needles to transform a loose bundle of yarn into a work of art, casting off gets your knitting off the needles to complete your project.

Where to get knitting tips

When you’re a beginner knitter, there are plenty of resources you can take advantage of to progress. Improve your skills and creativity by hosting or joining a knitting club. Knitting clubs offer an easy way for beginners to connect and practice their different knitting patterns within a fun social setting.

Your laptop can also be an essential piece of knitting equipment. Keep up with trends in your new hobby, get free knitting patterns, and connect with other knitters by becoming a member of a free online knitting group. A quick internet search can provide a wealth of information about knitting tips, too.

Also, consider investing in a few trusty reference books or magazines that make it easier to learn how to start knitting. Resources with step-by-step pictures and detailed information can go a long way in helping you through a sticky situation.

What knit crafts should you start with as a beginner?

  1. Knit your first scarf

To knit your first scarf, begin by casting enough stitches that measure the width you’d like your scarf to be. Then, start knitting until you’ve reached your preferred length. Once you’ve finished, simply cast off.

  1. Knit your first hat

When you’re ready for the next challenge, knitting a hat will build on your skills. This project will teach you how to knit with double pointed needles, knit in the round, and create simple rib stitches.

  1. Knit your first blanket

Knitting a blanket requires a few basic knitting techniques: cast on and off, knit stitch, and weaving in ends. The number of stitches you cast on in the beginning will determine the blanket’s final width. Although you can use any type of yarn to knit your blanket, worsted yarn is a great weight to start with if you’re a beginner.

Think about the yarn material that will provide the feel you’re looking for, too. While wool is incredibly durable and warm, some types of wool have a scratchy feel. On the other hand, cotton yarn is easy to care for and super-soft, but it may not offer enough warmth. For those reasons, many knitters opt for a wool blend that delivers both the warmth of wool and the softness of cotton.

Make every knitting session a relaxing moment

The basic art of knitting engages the body and mind. Knitting can give you something fresh to think about after unwinding at the end of a long day. The rhythmic act of making simple, repetitive stitches can soothe a tired nervous system. In fact, knitting could have similar emotional, physical, and mental health benefits akin to restorative yoga.

Since knitting requires you to remain focused on the task at hand, it can be an effective method of releasing calmness. Make every knitting session a relaxing moment by returning your focus to your knitting patterns whenever you find your mind starting to stray a bit. This can help keep your mind off of stressors you’d rather avoid.

Share your knitting hobby with others

Learning how to start knitting can be a confidence booster. Throughout every stage of learning how to knit, share your journey with others. Help beginners develop the skills they need to take their knitting to the next level by sharing useful tips. Start a weekly knitting club where you can engage with others who have the same passion for knit crafts. Create unique gifts like scarves, baby blankets, and hats to gift friends and family members.

Whether you’re just starting out or knitting has been your go-to pastime for years, knitting is a highly rewarding hobby with plenty of therapeutic benefits. Hopefully, the above guide will provide you with everything you need to know about designing a dedicated knitting space so you can enjoy your knit crafts even more than you already have.

This article was originally posted on Porch.com.

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CHRISTMAS BAUBLE PATTERN BY ANNIEGURUMI

Hello everyone!

It’s almost the Christmas time! Therefore we present to you this amazing Christmas bauble pattern by Anniegurumi to leash out the Christmas spirit.

Let’s start!

Materials

Stitches: (US Crochet Terms)
MR:
magic ring
sc: single crochet
inc: increase
dec: decrease (or invisible decrease)
st: stitches
BLO: back loop only
FLO: front loop only
FO: fasten off

Click here to download the free pattern!

When you finish your Christmas bauble, we would love to see it! Be sure to tag @anniegurumi and @hobiumyarns in your photos on Instagram!

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Merry Christmas everyone!

AMIGURUMI SANTA PATTERN BY PINKTOMATOCROCHET

Hello everyone! While the Christmas is approaching, we brought to you an amazing pattern by pinktomatocrochet.

You can knit this project to bring the Christmas spirit to your houses!

Let’s begin!

Materials

La Mia Mini Cottony in 2x Red, 1x White, 1x Beige/skin colour and 1x mustard yellow

La Mia Baby Cotton 1x Black
• 2.5 mm crochet hook
• 9 mm safety eyes
Polyester filling
Scissors
• Sewing needle
• 3 cm pom
Stitch marker

Abbrevations

Mr – magic ring
Ch – chain
Sl st – slip stitch
Sc – single crochet
Dc – double crochet
Hdc – half double crochet
BLO – back loop only
FLO – front loop only
Fo – fasten off
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease (I use invisible decrease in my work, which means you only
make the decrease stitch in the front loops.)
[…] – all stitches inside these brackets goes into the same stitch.
(…) 1. Repeat the instructions inside these brackets the given number of
times.
2. Total number of stitches on the end of the round.

This pattern is written in US crochet terms.
The pattern is worked in rounds if nothing else is said.

When you finish your Santa, we would love to see it! Be sure to tag @pinktomatocrochet and @hobiumyarns in your photos on Instagram!

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