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Great Ideas: The Humble Hap
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Haps are a particularly warm and simple shawl, usually associated with the Shetland Islands. The word Hap itself is simply Scottish for shawl or wrap. While fine lace shawls are also associated with the Shetland Islands, it is the humble Hap that I think of most often when I think of Shetland shawls. Traditionally, Haps were knitted with a construction technique that began with a central square, usually knitted back and forth. From there, a border was knitted in the round, encompassing the middle square. This method of construction is still associated with most Shetland lace shawls and the more...
Free Patterns: Candy Stripe Mitts
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alpaca •
askham •
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mitt pattern •
mitten pattern •
silk
Looking for a quick, pretty project to make that will keep you warm and also look gorgeous? Try our FREE pattern for Candy Stripe Mitts!
Candy Stripe Mitts are made from Eden Cottage's Askham, a beautifully soft mix of baby alpaca and silk. Askham feels like it's made from little clouds of softness, and these mitts show off the gorgeous, saturated colors while surrounding your hands in warm, light squish!
The pattern is easy, if you've done any color work before. You'll have enough yarn leftover to make a second pair in contrasting colors. Download it today and have fun!
Great Ideas: The Humble Hap
• 2-Ply Jumper Weight • 4-ply • eden cottage • fingering • free pattern • free patterns • great ideas • jamieson & smith • lace • patterns • projects • shawl • wool
Haps are a particularly warm and simple shawl, usually associated with the Shetland Islands. The word Hap itself is simply Scottish for shawl or wrap. While fine lace shawls are also associated with the Shetland Islands, it is the humble Hap that I think of most often when I think of Shetland shawls. Traditionally, Haps were knitted with a construction technique that began with a central square, usually knitted back and forth. From there, a border was knitted in the round, encompassing the middle square. This method of construction is still associated with most Shetland lace shawls and the more...
Free Patterns: Candy Stripe Mitts
• alpaca • askham • eden cottage • fingering • free pattern • free patterns • mitt pattern • mitten pattern • silk
Looking for a quick, pretty project to make that will keep you warm and also look gorgeous? Try our FREE pattern for Candy Stripe Mitts! Candy Stripe Mitts are made from Eden Cottage's Askham, a beautifully soft mix of baby alpaca and silk. Askham feels like it's made from little clouds of softness, and these mitts show off the gorgeous, saturated colors while surrounding your hands in warm, light squish! The pattern is easy, if you've done any color work before. You'll have enough yarn leftover to make a second pair in contrasting colors. Download it today and have fun!