Patterns

Tutorial: Festive Rose

I’ve always been a big fan of roses – faux and real. The scent, the romance, the beauty. I have a collection of fake roses where I have glued metal clips on. I wear these in my hair, as a brooch, to make garlands and for decorating with. This quick knit also makes a perfect gift. Add the pattern to your Ravelry library here or download the PDF below. The video provides instructions to assemble your Rose.

Tutorial: Introduction to Mosaic Knitting

Ready to try knitting mosaic? Watch this for an overview of Mosaic Knitting, how to read the charts and work the required stitches and some simple fixes for if you make a mistake.

Watch the video tutorial here and find the worksheet download below.

Tutorial : Knit a top down sweater

Recently I decided to make myself a new cardigan with some gorgeous yarn I had purchased and decided to use the opportunity to create a tutorial along the way. So many of you had been requesting a class on top-down raglan sweater construction and I thought a video would be the best way to show you. Filmed over a couple of weeks of knitting, this explains the process of knitting a top down garment with some technique tutorials along the way, including short rows, increases, picking up stitches and separating the sleeves and body. Using the Celestia Cardigan pattern as an example for this project, you can also apply the tutorial to a pullover. As a big fan of raglan sweaters, this tutorial will be relevant to may of my garment designs and knitting top down sweaters in general.

INARA WRAP

[x_section style=”margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” bg_color=”” style=”margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_column bg_color=”” type=”1/4″ style=”padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_image type=”none” src=”https://ambah.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/inara-1.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/x_column][x_column bg_color=”” type=”1/4″ style=”padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_image type=”none” src=”https://ambah.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/inara-6.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/x_column][x_column bg_color=”” type=”1/4″ style=”padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_image type=”none” src=”https://ambah.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/inara-8.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/x_column][x_column bg_color=”” type=”1/4″ style=”padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_image type=”none” src=”https://ambah.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/inara-11.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/x_column][/x_row][/x_section][x_section style=”margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” bg_color=”” style=”margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_column bg_color=”” type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_custom_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h3″ accent=”true”]INARA WRAP[/x_custom_headline][/x_column][/x_row][/x_section][x_section style=”margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; padding: 25px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” bg_color=”” style=”margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_column bg_color=”” type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_text]Let Inara be the blank slate on which you paint your own personality. Select two sets of gradient yarns for a rich ombre, or mix and and match from your stash for a roadmap of your favourite tones. Diagonal columns of alternating lace and garter stitch make a strong statement without being intimidating. Included is a schematic to colour in to play with your colour scheme. Worked end to end, this long wrap can easily be shortened with fewer repeats of the pattern sequence, instructions are given for 3 lengths, with both written and charted instructions included for the lace section.[/x_text][x_image type=”none” src=”https://ambah.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/buynow6.png” alt=”” link=”true” href=”http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/ambah/298733″ title=”” target=”blank” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/x_column][x_column bg_color=”” type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_icon_list][x_icon_list_item type=”check-circle-o”]DIMENSIONS: Length: Short 64”/163cm, (Medium 80”/203cm, Long 96” / 243cm) Width at centre: 18.1” / 46cm[/x_icon_list_item][x_icon_list_item type=”check-circle-o”]YARN: Fingering Weight / 4-ply
S: Two Gradient sets of 4 x 125 yd / 110m, or 2 x 500 yd / 457 m single colour
M: Two Gradient sets of 5 x 125 yd / 110m or 2 x 625 yd / 572 m single colour
L: Two Gradient sets of 6 x 125 yd/110m or 2 x 750 yd / 686m single colour[/x_icon_list_item][x_icon_list_item type=”check-circle-o”]NEEDLES: US 5 / 3.75mm[/x_icon_list_item][x_icon_list_item type=”check-circle-o”]NOTIONS: Optional stitch markers for lace repeats, tapestry needle[/x_icon_list_item][/x_icon_list][/x_column][/x_row][/x_section]