Babs Rudlin
Jul 23, 20212 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20214 min read
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, 20214 min read
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, 20214 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20211 min read
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, 20211 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20217 min read
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, 20211 min read
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, 20211 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20215 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20203 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20203 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20203 min read
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, 20201 min read
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, 20201 min read
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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