Babs Rudlin
- Jul 23, 2021
- 2 min
Dragonscale Scarf Free Pattern
Hi all, As promised here is the blog version of the Dragonscale scarf pattern. The pattern is a great introduction to lacework if you...
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Babs Rudlin
- May 10, 2021
- 3 min
Yarn Review Purple Cow & Robin egg is how you make some fancy legs
A stunning colour combo from Black Stag Yarn is the subject of today's review. Before going any further I cannot move on without...
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Babs Rudlin
- Apr 10, 2021
- 2 min
Tinsel Yarn Review and Cowl Pattern
Another yarn from my Mystery Yarn Unboxing was the King Cole Tinsel yarn. At first glance I couldn't think of an easy way to use this...
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Babs Rudlin
- Apr 6, 2021
- 2 min
April Abundance Giveaway
Yes I am indeed running a giveaway as part of a larger month of giveaways, organised by the Yarn Lovers Loop. You can read more about...
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Babs Rudlin
- Apr 6, 2021
- 3 min
Building a Community on Instagram
By Lily Langman Social media is now an integral part of our lives and with the arrival of the Pandemic, people are spending more and more...
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Babs Rudlin
- Mar 31, 2021
- 2 min
Comfy Cable Blanket
New Paid Knitting Pattern With this pattern you can create your own luxurious Cable Knit Throw. The Comfy Cable Throw has a thick hand...
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Babs Rudlin
- Mar 11, 2021
- 4 min
Spring Shawl KAL The Borders
Free Knitting Pattern This is the final section and you have a big choice to make here. There are a couple of options for finishing the...
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Babs Rudlin
- Mar 4, 2021
- 4 min
Spring Shawl KAL Lotus Blossom
Free Knitting Pattern Welcome to the fourth part of your new Spring Shawl, the Lotus Blossom. This is my favourite pattern in the shawl,...
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Babs Rudlin
- Feb 25, 2021
- 4 min
Spring Shawl KAL Chinese Lace
Free Knitting Pattern Welcome to the third part of your new Spring Shawl, Chinese lace. The stitch count is now starting to get up there...
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Babs Rudlin
- Feb 21, 2021
- 2 min
Thumb Cast On: Knitting Basics
This is a simple and fast way to get started on a long width project. No counting for the yarn needed, as with a long tail cast on. ...
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Babs Rudlin
- Feb 18, 2021
- 3 min
Spring Shawl KAL Travelling Vine
Free Knitting Pattern Welcome to the second part of your new Spring Shawl, the travelling vine. This is the first of the more complex...
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Babs Rudlin
- Feb 17, 2021
- 1 min
How to Knit Magic Circle
Now that you have cast on and managed to join your stitches what next? For those new to using a circular needle they can feel quite...
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Babs Rudlin
- Feb 16, 2021
- 1 min
Joining Yarn with an Invisible Knot
This is my goto join for new yarns, no loose ends to weave in and everything in neat and tidy. A very popular tutorial from the Babs...
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Babs Rudlin
- Feb 15, 2021
- 3 min
Spring Shawl KAL The Centre
Free Knitting Pattern Yes!!!! We are here finally the start date has arrived. I've been watching all your gorgeous yarns arriving, the...
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Babs Rudlin
- Feb 13, 2021
- 7 min
Dragonscale Socks
Free Knitting Pattern SIZE One Size – Adjustable The circumference of the sock can be adjusted by working additional toe increases at the...
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Babs Rudlin
- Feb 12, 2021
- 1 min
Knitting Charts Explained Mini Series
I asked in our Facebook group, Yarn Jugglers, recently what people wanted more help with. There were several comments and one resounding...
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Babs Rudlin
- Feb 11, 2021
- 1 min
Top 5 Tips for Reading Knitting Charts
After all the detailed explanations over the past few days this is a quick summary of they tips and tactics you really need to focus on...
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Babs Rudlin
- Feb 9, 2021
- 3 min
How to Read Knitting Charts with Stitch Count Changes
Lace knitting produces a stunning display of holes within the fabric. This texture can be regular, such as grids or lattices as seen in...
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Babs Rudlin
- Feb 5, 2021
- 2 min
How to Read Charts Working Flat
Lace knitting produces a stunning display of holes within the fabric. This texture can be regular, such as grids or lattices as seen in...
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Babs Rudlin
- Feb 2, 2021
- 2 min
How to Read Charts Knitting in the Round
Lace knitting produces a stunning display of holes within the fabric. This texture can be regular, such as grids or lattices as seen in...
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Babs Rudlin
- Jan 30, 2021
- 2 min
Lockdown Hugs by Fiona Cotterill
Free Knitting Pattern This simple design is perfect for beginners and can be worked as a mindless knit while binging you fave...
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Babs Rudlin
- Jan 29, 2021
- 2 min
How to Read Charts in Knitting The Basics
Lace knitting produces a stunning display of holes within the fabric. This texture can be regular, such as grids or lattices as seen in...
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Babs Rudlin
- Jan 27, 2021
- 2 min
Knit on Bias Washcloth
A fun free pattern for you to begin your exploration of bias knitting, the instructions are below. There are a lot of opportunities to...
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Babs Rudlin
- Jan 26, 2021
- 3 min
How to Knit on the Bias
So it got cold, colder even and I'm flitting through the interweb looking for a fast knit to keep me amused and eventually to keep me...
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Babs Rudlin
- Jan 21, 2021
- 5 min
Bandana Plaid Cowl
Free Knitting Pattern This is a long cowl with a warming bandana point at the front. This covers those pesky neck openings in your coats...
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Babs Rudlin
- Jan 16, 2021
- 2 min
Checkmate Wrap
Free Knitting Pattern A strongly textured wrap created using only three stitches. Knit, yarn over and knit two together; making this an...
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Babs Rudlin
- Jan 14, 2021
- 3 min
End of Life Hearts for NHS Free Knit Pattern
I've recently been contacted by a local Nurse asking for knitters help as the Covid -19 End of Life ward is rapidly running out of...
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Babs Rudlin
- Jan 11, 2021
- 2 min
Starburst Cowl
FREE KNITTING PATTERN I do like to have my hands free when walking the dog, so a cowl is my goto neck accessory for chilly, or downright...
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Babs Rudlin
- Jan 5, 2021
- 3 min
Christmas Eve Fitted Mitten KAL - Part 4
Onto the fourth and final section where we complete the Finger tops for our mitten. If you have been a very keen knitter, with ample time...
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Babs Rudlin
- Dec 31, 2020
- 3 min
Christmas Eve Fitted Mitten KAL - Part 3
Onto the third section where we complete the base mitten. When you break the mitten for the thumb hole there will be half the stitches...
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Babs Rudlin
- Dec 29, 2020
- 2 min
Christmas Eve Fitted Mitten KAL - Part 2
Now you have the main ribbing down we can move onto the body pattern. This is fundamental to the delicate pattern of the texture for...
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Babs Rudlin
- Dec 24, 2020
- 2 min
Christmas Eve Fitted Mitten KAL - Part 1
As I was walking Sophie and the evenings draw in I once again realise that I NEED something to warm my hands. Something that will allow...
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Babs Rudlin
- Dec 21, 2020
- 3 min
Fast Knitted Headband - Free Pattern
A lovely and speedy knit – this headband can be completed in an evening for an experienced knitter or two for a beginner. Which makes it...
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Babs Rudlin
- Dec 18, 2020
- 2 min
Christmas Eve Fitted Mitten KAL
Hi all, I thought I'd share a few details around our upcoming Christmas Eve Fitted Mitten KAL. Join the Chirstmas Eve Fitted Mitten KAL...
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Babs Rudlin
- Dec 10, 2020
- 3 min
Blocking Acrylic Yarn with Steam
I quick tutorial on how easy it is to create beautifully blocked fabric for your knitting and crochet projects with Acrylic yarns. You...
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Babs Rudlin
- Dec 9, 2020
- 1 min
Herringbone - Knit Flat
The Herringbone stitch is a stunning and, happily, simple texture to create when knitting flat. This knitting tutorial will help you...
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Babs Rudlin
- Dec 9, 2020
- 1 min
How to Size Mystery Yarns in Your Stash
We all have a selection of leftovers, donations or eagerly wound skeins which have now lost their information sitting in our stash of...
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