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Knitting Bust Short Rows – How To Calculate

Calculate knitting short rows for bust

When And Where To Use Bust Short Rows Let’s face it. The human female form was never designed to be dressed in a square or a rectangle tube. Having bumps out the front will lift the hem which, not only means the garment does not hang straight but, can also emphasise your tummy. This gives […]

Australian Koala Vests for adults, babies and children

Koala vest hand knitting pattern Australia online pdf

I am delighted to launch my three Koala vests today. They are ideal for any proud Australian, for those who are fans of Koalas (which is not a bear, by the way) or who simply love to be affiliated with Australia in a creative way. You can make a family of koala vests where each […]

Dinosaur Knitting Patterns for Boys

Trying to find Dinosaur knitting patterns for boys? Knitting for little boys can be so very satisfying, particularly when you already know that they have a passion for dinosaurs. One of my sons adored them and we collected what we believe to be anatomically correct models. Each had their Latin name stamped on the belly. […]

Sunny Halter Knitting Pattern

Sunny Halter by Annabelle Drumm knitting patterns

Sunny Halter double layer vest slipover knitting pattern. Outer layer is a hip length, a-line halter neck. Inner layer is a slim fit, cropped top with short sleeve. Introducing the Sunny Halter by Annabelle Drumm Finding the inspiration Whilst designing the collection of Vivacious Vests, I came across this delicious, hand dyed golden yarn on […]

Colour work without catching the float – Ladder Back Jacquard

Now here’s a really interesting technique called Ladder Back Jacquard or Ladderback Jacquard which is used to carry yarn across the back of large blocks of colour without the need to catch the float every few stitches on the Wrong Side. Designers who know about this technique can include it in their design charts but […]

Deep Dive | Hand Knitted V-neck Vest or Slipover Pattern

Deep Dive hand knitted slipover or vest with V-neck drop shoulder