
A Friend to knit with by Leslie
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A friend who likes to knit, bake and enjoy life. Feel free to stay for a while. You may find a knitting pattern that inspires you or a cookie recipe. I just wish I could pull up a chair and knit a row with you. Sharing my passions to connect with like minded people.
A Friend to knit with by Leslie
1w ago
This was such a fun, quick knit! And... it has color!
All of a sudden, I am into knitting with color. I don't know how long it will last, however, I am going to embrace it while I can!
This pattern has intrigued me for a while. I found the fade and the marling to be quite addicting. So much so that I truly had a hard time putting this project down. It took me 5 days to knit this.
All of the yarn I used was from my stash. I have a lot of singles from the KnitCrates I used to receive. I found this to be the perfect use of them! &nbs ..read more
A Friend to knit with by Leslie
1w ago
Each year I make a calendar using last years knits. Each month features the knit I made last year during that time. It's fun to see them all in a collection. Creams, browns and grey were predominant. I may need to add a little color this year!   ..read more
A Friend to knit with by Leslie
2w ago
Hello Friends! WOW! It's been a minute!
It has been almost a year since I have visited this space. However, I just blew the dust off and plan on being here a little more this year. I have missed you!
The big news last year was that I took a class from Clare at Sister Mountain and I wrote my first true garment pattern! I have written patterns in the past, but have never graded one for 9 sizes. It was a bit of a learning curve for me and I couldn't love and be more proud of the work I put into writing this pattern.
It's called Hello Frie ..read more
A Friend to knit with by Leslie
1y ago
Hey Friends! I wanted to mention that I did a little "how to" over on YouTube. If you are needing any assistance with striping your Friend to Friend, you can find the video here.
Pattern: Friend to Friend
Needle: US 11/ 8mm
Yarn: Lion Brand Hue & Me Pea Coat + Salt
Happy Knitting ..read more
A Friend to knit with by Leslie
1y ago
Wow! Meant to get over here and let you know about the fun Knit a-long we have going on. It started on March 1 and ends on May 1. But don't worry, it's already the 4th and I haven't even cast on!
If you are interested we would love to have you join! You can join the Dartmoor group on Ravelry or just use the #dartalongkal on Instagram. We will find you!
It's gonna be fun! And one of the best things... you will have a new sweater at the end of it ..read more
A Friend to knit with by Leslie
1y ago
You can't really tell from this photo, but this scarf is loooooonggggg. And super cozy and squishy and cool! While in Berlin in December Steve fell in love with a gorgeous scarf in the most beautiful yarn shop.
Although, the sample scarf was knit in a bulky yarn. Steve requested something softer. Cashmere? Well, yes. That will do!
Pattern: Per Lei Schel (Free pattern on Ravelry.)
Needles: US11/8mm
Yarn: Lang Cashmere Light, 6 skeins. 88% cashmere, 12% nylon
Mods: I followed the pattern, however, only used 3 colors. I ..read more
A Friend to knit with by Leslie
1y ago
Spending the week out in Lake Tahoe and it's been very very relaxing!
I started this pair of socks the day before we left and finished them up 2 days later. Such a rewarding knit! I'm not a huge sock knitter. I just don't find them fun to make and when I put on a shoe while wearing them, I can feel every stitch on the bottom of my foot! (Although, I have never tried cashmere!)
When I saw this pattern I thought a home sock is something I can get behind! And these totally fit the bill. I dug through my stash and found some Quince & Co from an earlier project. I grab ..read more
A Friend to knit with by Leslie
1y ago
A Hot water bottle is one of those things that just adds a little something special to the day! It is amazing how much it can warm you up and when kept in the bed all night (I scoot it away from us but keep it under the covers) seems to keep the bed at a nice temperature during those freezing nights. A true quiet luxury.
Cast on for this today and you will be sleeping with a Warm Friend tonight!
Pattern: Warm Friend (Use code warmfriend for a free copy! Valid until 1.22.24)
Yarn: Hue + Me by Lion Brand
Needles: US 11/ 8mm
Hot Water Bottle from ..read more
A Friend to knit with by Leslie
1y ago
It's my first sweater of the year and I am so happy it came at the coldest time of the year. With snow on the ground it is Winter White at it's finest!
This was my Christmas cast on, however, I cast on December 26th. Originally, I had other plans for this yarn but, wow, it decided to be HUGE so Plan B was made.
Since I had already made a Fancy out of Big Birdie, I knew it was the perfect combination of yarn and pattern. Thanks to my friend, Margaret, I acquired a ball of MYPZ kidsilk Mohair to add a little bit of detail. It's hard to tell from the photos ..read more
A Friend to knit with by Leslie
1y ago
It's my husband's birthday this weekend so what's a girl make her guy? A scarf and a hot water bottle cozy that's what! HA.
Well, poor guy. He will get the Warm Friend (pattern coming soon), but the scarf will be wrapped "as is" and finished as soon as, well, as soon as I finish it!
Steve chose the yarn for his scarf while we were traveling in Germany last month. I know they sell this yummy Lang Cashmere here in the states but it was so much fun to have him pick it out and purchase it there. It's like I am knitting the memories of our trip into the scarf ..read more