For Babies

  • Aline
    February 18, 2019 at 12:38 am

    Beautiful !

  • Sammie
    March 7, 2019 at 2:28 am

    Great pattern and great dress! Bought the cotton yarn, can’t wait to get started 🙂 Thank you so much and please keep on posting !

    • Hortense Maskens
      March 7, 2019 at 4:57 am

      Thank you Sammie, don’t hesitate to contact me if you have issues with the pattern. Happy crocheting

  • Sophia
    March 8, 2019 at 2:48 am

    I love the colors !! Great design once again 🙂

  • Push
    March 18, 2019 at 9:17 pm

    Stunning pattern easy to follow.

  • Chris
    April 2, 2019 at 10:56 pm

    I wish you would give the ounce amoung of wool, we dont have your kind of wool in our town ! We have to guess how much we need …love the pattern thanks

    • Hortense Maskens
      April 2, 2019 at 11:06 pm

      Hi Chris, I’m sorry about this you need a total of 400g (which is about 14oz). I have now updated the pattern.

  • Alison
    April 4, 2019 at 4:30 am

    Never thought of this you are so right !! Practical AND cute 🙂 Thank you for another great pattern, can’t wait to try 🙂

  • Oph
    April 11, 2019 at 7:02 am

    <3

  • Diana McIntee
    April 21, 2019 at 2:47 am

    My daughter ask me to make these chair leg covers. I am going to make some for me to.

    • Hortense Maskens
      April 21, 2019 at 11:06 am

      I hope you enjoy making them! Let me know how it went, I’d love to see how they turned out.

  • Mary
    May 10, 2019 at 2:25 pm

    Wish pattern was in knitting also.

  • Mary Humphrey
    May 22, 2019 at 6:49 pm

    Does this pattern keep the edges straight

  • Marion
    June 17, 2019 at 11:52 pm

    I’m wondering how they stand up to continuous use. The cotton sport weight has a beautiful look, but is it sturdy enough?

  • Marion
    June 18, 2019 at 12:03 am

    Also, how well do they stay on? Or is it just a matter of fitting them tightly enough? Thanks in advance for checking these questions out.

    • admin
      June 18, 2019 at 10:34 am

      I’ve been using mine for 4 months now and they don’t show any sign of wear yet. They stay on very well but after a few months they tend to loosen up. I just throw them in the wash (which is necessary after a few months anyway) and there back to there tight shape.

  • Happy Feet Baby socks | Knitting with Chopsticks
    June 27, 2019 at 7:37 am

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  • cindy
    June 28, 2019 at 8:04 pm

    What knitting needles do you use for the USA? The pattern can easily be converted to straight needles and seem using the mattress stitch.

    • Hortense Maskens
      June 29, 2019 at 8:25 am

      US size 2.5. Sure you can convert to straight needles and seam

  • Toni Payner
    June 30, 2019 at 8:31 am

    Trying to find a yarn substitute. Is it more important to get the weight 2 or the cotton yarn? Thanks!

  • Aircon Scarf | Knitting with Chopsticks
    July 10, 2019 at 2:50 pm

    […] very comfortable and easy to work with. I absolutely love the charcoal color (check out the Sunshine Crop Sweater which uses the same yarn if you’re not convinced […]

  • Cindy
    July 18, 2019 at 5:36 pm

    Hi! Adorable pattern! But I’m confused! You list “Increase” but you do not list how to increase. You list Yarn Over separately. Which is confusing as that is normally one way to increase. Is there a reason “inc” and “yo” are listed indepent of each other? Do you have a default way to increase? Any information is appreciated!

    • Hortense Maskens
      July 19, 2019 at 8:42 am

      Hi Cindy,

      I’m really sorry for the confusion.
      By increase I mean knit 2 stitches in the same stitch. That is the increase I use for the beginning and ending parts.
      The yarn over is used in the lace section only.

      I hope this clarifies things and I will update the pattern accordingly.

  • Oph
    July 20, 2019 at 12:40 am

    Je cherchais désespérément un patron pour realiser un cardigan de bébé. Je sais pas pourquoi j’ai pas pensé à toi plus tôt (un bug de cerveau sûrement). Je t’envoie des photos quand j’ai fini ! (hé oui… C’est ma cokotteuse Caro qui se met au bébé)

  • Sandra
    July 30, 2019 at 10:12 pm

    I am also confused. If I were to want to modify this to fit a Kindergarten girl and a 3rd grade girl. The instructions are not clear on how to down size.

    • Hortense Maskens
      July 31, 2019 at 10:22 am

      Hi Sandra,
      Sorry if it is not clear. The first step is to measure the head size you want. For a kindergarden girl it should be around 40-46cm / 16 – 18″. Then you make the laced part that length. I’ve updated the pattern to ad standard sizes, I hope it helps. Please let me know if it is still unclear.

  • Carol Cooley
    August 8, 2019 at 7:45 pm

    Is it practical to make a much narrower, simpler version of the cropped golden rod and grey Sunshine Crop Sweater as I am petite(36″ chest) please? 132 stitches sounds a lot for me and possibly children-teenagers interested in this versatile pattern, please? A short sleeved version instead of long sleeves would suit me and others my build. I will also convert the cms into inches, as at my age I still think in feet and inches. I will come back to this and add to my list of “must dos”, most of which are quite small or very quick-to-do items now. Many thanks. Carol (UK RESIDENT) The smallest item one can practise on is a teddy bear’s jumper. It would be nice to myself something as most of what I knit for charity (not profit) . Have a nice day.

    • Hortense Maskens
      August 10, 2019 at 9:40 am

      Hi Carol,

      Thank you for your comment.
      I’m in the processes of updating my patterns : adding sizes and all info in EU / US / UK such as dimensions and needle sizes. I’m from Europe so I think in centimers but I realise if ypu’re used to inches it’s a burdensome exercise to convert all the time. I will put the Sunshine Crop Sweater on the top of my list!

  • Carol Cooley
    August 8, 2019 at 7:47 pm

    omitted sorry “make for myself-friends” last line but one.

  • Amanda Edgeworth
    August 8, 2019 at 11:54 pm

    Thank you for a really cute purse! It is the perfect size.

  • Helen
    August 9, 2019 at 1:08 am

    I must say,,,, a delightful bag to behold. Suitable for both a solid color or mixture And would make wonderful gifts for any occasion. Thank you so much for sharing this little treasure SMILE

  • Eyelet Crochet Bag Pattern | Knitting with Chopsticks
    August 9, 2019 at 3:31 pm

    […] I used Lion Brand 24/7 cotton in jeans color which I am absolutely in love with (have you seen the Sunburst Top which is using the same yarn?). It’s the perfect yarn for this bag. Sturdy, simple […]

  • Kay
    August 12, 2019 at 6:18 pm

    This is an amazing pattern! And I can imagine doing so much with it. Thank you for sharing your creativity!

  • Betty Jo Nicholson
    August 23, 2019 at 12:54 am

    How does this yarn work up in crochet?

  • PUSHPA
    September 5, 2019 at 2:53 pm

    THANK YOU VERY MUCH ITS GREATLY APPRECAITED

  • Priscilla M. Laybolt
    September 12, 2019 at 11:29 pm

    I have made crochet buttons before covering odd buttons so that I have a matched set.

  • Betty Jo Nicholson
    September 13, 2019 at 1:00 am

    The simple cheap set of hooks button goes to moth repellents.

  • George Rupert
    October 3, 2019 at 8:37 pm

    I read your little guide on needles. You’re stating personal preferences only not what is good for any project. Only to a new knitter would they think they needed straights for some projects, or DPN’s for smaller projects or Circulars for others. Frankly when you get down to it, circulars can do it all. Flat projects, round and even small circumference knitting. I knit both styles and can use circs for both styles of knitting.

  • Mary Provenzano
    October 3, 2019 at 10:51 pm

    In my experience if you cast on an additional two stitches always lurking the last stitch only and slipping the first stitch in the direction of what the first stitch is

  • Malou
    October 4, 2019 at 6:24 pm

    Do you think 100% cotton would work with this recipe as well? 🙂

  • Nancy Papadopoulos
    October 10, 2019 at 11:25 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous sweater! And the buttons!! I can’t wait to make this. I just have one question – in the body and sleeve sections, the XS has bigger measurements than the S. Is this a typo? Thanks again!

    • Hortense Maskens
      October 14, 2019 at 7:47 pm

      I’m not sure where exactly you are referring to in the pattern. I rechecked and don’t see the issue. Please not sizes are noted M (XS, S, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)  throughout the pattern. That’s why the first size noted is bigger than the next 2. I hope this clarifies your question.

  • Amanda Edgeworth
    October 13, 2019 at 1:34 am

    This is such an amazing idea! Your patterns are well explained and very helpful tips with instructions. I’m not a beginner crocheter but sometimes with all the different newer stitches it is very helpful. Thank you so much for all your wonderful patterns and helpful instructions. Amanda

  • Nancy
    October 31, 2019 at 10:52 am

    Nice! Thanks for sharing!

  • Henni
    November 15, 2019 at 7:28 am

    Simple, fun and easy to make it your own. I like it! If you don’t mind, I might feature this project (with appropriate link etc) at some point with other beginner friendly projects on my blog.

  • Valerie Crone
    November 19, 2019 at 8:35 pm

    Can you recommend another yarn For the one listed for the pattern Baby Bubble Cardigan? The one listed is out of stock on Amazon. Thank you.

  • Hortense Maskens
    November 21, 2019 at 12:41 pm

    Small technical glitch, all fixed now : https://knittingwithchopsticks.com/baby-booties-knitting-pattern/

  • Merry
    November 23, 2019 at 4:30 am

    I love the blanket but don’t know how to translate the size u listed. Could u please give me the size in us measurements so I will know what they are. Thanks for the pattern and also for doing this for me. I love working with lion heart yarn so I’m sure I’ll love this also.
    Thanks
    Merry

    • Hortense Maskens
      November 26, 2019 at 9:17 am

      I’ve now updated the post to include size in inches

  • Anna Yu
    December 12, 2019 at 8:15 am

    hey could i use a circular needle instead of double pointed ones?

    • Hortense Maskens
      December 16, 2019 at 5:51 am

      Sure! It might be tight for the last few rows but it doesn’t change the pattern

  • Susan Felt
    December 13, 2019 at 8:40 am

    I love this and hope I am successful at making this !! Love yours !!

  • Valerie Crone
    December 16, 2019 at 2:09 am

    I recently completed and gifted this delightful Bubbly Baby Sweater. I enjoyed every stitch as it was exciting to see the sweater unfold before my eyes. I plan to post photos now that it has been gifted. Did you recently announce that you had created booties to match? Did I dream this? If so I’ve been unable to locate it. Thanks for some of my favorite patterns!

    • Hortense Maskens
      December 16, 2019 at 5:54 am

      Hi Valerie, I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the pattern! Unfortunately, I’m not sure where you got that from but I don’t have a matching bootie pattern. You could adapt the Happy Feet Baby socks (https://knittingwithchopsticks.com/happy-feet-baby-socks/) by switching the eyelets for bobbles and using DK weight yarn and one size smaller than what you actually need. Let me know if you need help!

  • V. Boatman
    December 19, 2019 at 9:13 am

    Beautiful! Wish I could knit.

  • Louise Partington
    January 2, 2020 at 12:04 pm

    Thank you for the “His Scarf ” pattern.
    Louise

  • Lisa Ogilvie
    January 16, 2020 at 6:17 pm

    Hi, I do love the look of this fabulous pattern, looked up the yarn and found it is discontinued, is there another yarn you would recommend to make it?

    • Hortense Maskens
      January 23, 2020 at 9:28 am

      Hi,

      I’m sorry to hear that. You can use any light worsted weight yarn. A semi-solid or variegated colorway will work best to give you a similar color change effect.

  • Merry
    January 23, 2020 at 9:48 am

    U knit differently than I was taught but I have the same look as yours. I learned from my 2 or 3rd grade teacher and this is the only way I know. All she taught us was knit and purl, cast on and cast off and how to sew seam together like doll clothes. I guess it really doesn’t matter as long as the end result is the same. My girlfriend also knitted like me so I never thought anything about it being wrong. But love the cables n will have to give them a try someday. Thanks for the tutorial that made a lot more sense to me
    Merry

    • Hortense Maskens
      January 23, 2020 at 9:57 am

      Hi Merry,

      Please never think you’re knitting wrong. There is no right or wrong in crafts! As long as you enjoy the end result and the process, you’re right!
      There are many different ways to hold your needles and yarn and make pretty things!

  • Kim
    January 23, 2020 at 9:58 am

    I learned to knit all because I love cables, 30 years ago! Thanks for your lessons.

  • Jen johnson
    January 23, 2020 at 8:43 pm

    Hello,your idea to do edging one color ,cable and main another color is great,I’m going to do borders,inside one color and the cable one color,in something different.
    similar to buffalo plaid colors in style now,deep red and do inside cable in black.your scarf pattern is very pretty.thank you.

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    January 24, 2020 at 11:21 pm

    Awesome post! Keep up the great work! 🙂

  • Nicole Alméras
    January 26, 2020 at 2:31 am

    Génial et facile à suivre. Jai retrouvé avec toi le patron de mitaine de ma grand-mère que j’avais perdu.
    Fantastik andceasy to follow.
    Thanks to you I found back my grandmother’s pattern.
    Good day

  • Betty Cutler
    January 30, 2020 at 9:06 am

    Fun seeing a lovely, cozy sweater being worn at the same time as bare feet. Put a smile on this 87 year old face. Thanks. Betty

    • Hortense Maskens
      January 30, 2020 at 10:40 am

      haha, Oups… I didn’t pay attention to that. I live in Malaysia where it’s 32°C all day ;).

  • Danielle
    January 30, 2020 at 10:22 pm

    Easy beautiful cardigan. Love the gorgeous colors. I see that you start with the Seaglass color B, but you write it’s color A in the instructions. Same mistake when you switch colors for the main body, it’s Succulent color A, not color B. Must be the heat that plays a trick on you. Here in Canada, it’s more -15°C.

    • Hortense Maskens
      February 6, 2020 at 10:55 am

      Thank you for catching this, it’s all corrected now!

  • tarvin890
    February 6, 2020 at 9:23 am

    Beautiful dress ????

  • clubblue2013
    February 7, 2020 at 12:02 am

    Thank you for sharing this pattern – your work is amazing! You look so pretty in this dress – hoping to create one for myself this spring. Thanks again for the inspiration.

  • Andrea Smith
    February 13, 2020 at 7:27 pm

    Thank you for this article. I have been a die hard knitter for the last two years. I love it but wanted to try crochet so I could make a basket. It’s good to know that someone else expanded their love of yarn with both techniques.

  • Betty Cutler
    February 15, 2020 at 7:32 am

    My Grandmother taught me to knit but I don’t remember how I learnt to crochet. maybe just watching Grandma. Tatting I taught myself from a book!
    A Doctor told a friend of mine, after she had a stroke, that she could still do her crochet work but NOT anymore knitting. I don’t know why…possibly the weight of all those stitches on the needles, but I found it interesting.

  • Mary
    February 17, 2020 at 9:57 am

    Hello, I saw this little bag today and thought it would be so cute for my granddaughter so I started it this morning. First have to say is I’m a beginner in crocheting. Everything was good until I hit the row 1 pick up 26 stitches along the straight edge, and 1 sc in the 1st st of the circle ch 2 turn. Am I suppose just eye up and sc 26 stitches and where am i to ch 2. I just this part more explained please.
    Thank you
    Mary

    • Nicola
      October 7, 2020 at 3:29 pm

      Oh yes!
      I am the same, so confused right now..

      • Hortense Maskens
        October 7, 2020 at 10:15 pm

        Yes you just need to spread the 26 sc out along the edge to start making the rectangle part + 1 sc in the first st of the half circle (this helps to have a neat junction)

        The ch 2 is the climbing chain / turning chain for the next row.

  • CAROL HADLEY
    February 20, 2020 at 7:49 am

    THEY ARE REALLY CUTE..BUT I DO NOT CROCHET..I DO KNIT AND SEW.. BUT THANK YOU FOR SHARING…

  • Deb R.
    February 20, 2020 at 7:52 am

    Hi Hortense, the scrunchies are so pretty! I’ve always loved them and I’m glad to see that they are back! I was wondering if you had a knitting version of these scrunchies since I dont crochet? Thanks for sharing!
    ❤Deb R.

    • Jennifer J Kelly
      February 25, 2020 at 6:08 am

      Although I primarily knit, I teach all of my knitting students to do simple crochet, as well. There are many times when crochet comes in handy when I’m knitting. It might be worth your taking a beginning class for crocheting.

  • Jodi Payne
    February 20, 2020 at 8:13 pm

    When you say miss 1, is that just another way of saying skip 1?

    • Hortense Maskens
      February 21, 2020 at 10:56 am

      Yes! One is UK terms, the other US

  • Debi
    February 25, 2020 at 2:56 pm

    Which picture of scrunchie goes with what pattern?

  • P.J. Coldren
    February 27, 2020 at 10:17 pm

    Thank you! I have some wonderful chunky yarn and I’ve been looking all over the giant interweb and in my more-than-SABLE pattern stash for JUST this kind of a sweater pattern. No joy until today. I suspect I will be casting this on later tonight. Thank you SO much!

    pjcoldren[at]tm[dot]net

  • Betty Cutler
    February 27, 2020 at 10:26 pm

    Love that it is top/down knitted and the ease of pattern but wonder if you have thought of doing a cardigan in the same way. I used to knit top/down sweaters for the children. I wonder if the weight of an adult-sized sweater needs seams to help control stretch? Betty

  • Ellisen
    February 28, 2020 at 1:25 am

    Thank you. Have chunky yarn, will knit!!!

  • Linda
    March 5, 2020 at 11:47 pm

    Do you have this pattern for children sizes

    • Hortense Maskens
      June 24, 2020 at 9:21 am

      Hi Linda, no unfortunately it’s only in adult sizes

  • deb
    March 6, 2020 at 11:10 pm

    Hi can you tell how many sts approx to cast on for a toddler size 2-3 yrs thank-you

  • Susan P McAllister
    March 7, 2020 at 12:10 am

    Slightly confused, why am I pinching two stitches?
    Thank you.

  • Susan P McAllister
    March 10, 2020 at 3:00 am

    Number of stitches of the paid for and downloiaded bootee is not the same as the web site.
    Badly written pattern. Trying to get the sole tio work out. Paid pattern has 23 stitchesm K2tog. turn.
    Website has 18. Am I woirking off the center 18 stitches only. Needs more clarification.

  • linda paulin
    March 12, 2020 at 8:36 pm

    very nice
    i think im gonna knit one

  • Leah
    March 17, 2020 at 4:52 am

    Hi, just finished this scarf last night! Looks beautiful and I loved the pattern. Any more specifics on blocking? This is a nicer yarn than I usually use so I’m worried about ruining it!

  • Dena Fletcher
    March 17, 2020 at 7:21 am

    Hi I’m Dena and I love this block blanket
    I was wondering how to go about crocheting this blanket instead.

  • Megan Jo Gontz
    April 2, 2020 at 6:46 am

    I mainly use acrylic yarn for my projects (ie: baby blankets, throws, etc.) and would like to block them as I sell them for my business and want them looking their best. My problem is that my iron doesn’t steam and I can’t afford to buy a steamer. Do you have any suggestions?

    • Hortense Maskens
      April 2, 2020 at 9:09 am

      Hi Megan,

      Pin them to your blocking board in the bathroom and run the shower on the hottest possible. Close all doors and windows so you create a steam room ????.

      That’s how my mom made us inhale steam when we were sick as kids but it should work the same for blocking ????.

      Leave it in there for a few minutes then let it cool and dry before removing the pins.

  • Diane
    April 2, 2020 at 9:25 am

    Does a garment stay blocked when it’s washed?

    • Hortense Maskens
      April 2, 2020 at 10:08 am

      Yes, up to a certain point. Once the fabric relaxes and is put into place it will keep that memory. But always put your makes to dry flat or it will stretch out.

  • sherry Choquette
    April 7, 2020 at 12:44 am

    thanks so much for the ideas and beautiful

  • Trudy McNish
    April 7, 2020 at 2:24 am

    Thank you for all your sweet patterns

  • butterflyrose14
    April 7, 2020 at 6:40 am

    Thank you so much, everyone, they are all wonderful patterns 😀

  • Ruthie
    April 7, 2020 at 9:00 am

    This is the best, most thorough explanation of blocking I have ever run across!!! Thank you very much!!!

  • EVA WILLS
    April 8, 2020 at 2:16 am

    Will you have any knitting patterns?

  • Jackie Whitman
    April 9, 2020 at 6:44 am

    Thank you for the crochet patterns!

  • Carol
    April 9, 2020 at 8:45 pm

    Thank you all for your generous spirits!

  • Donna
    April 12, 2020 at 3:29 am

    I want to Thank All for your generosity!

  • Patricia
    April 15, 2020 at 12:50 am

    Would also love to crochet this and the COLOR BLOCK SWEATER!!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR WONDERFUL PATTERNS

    • Hortense Maskens
      April 15, 2020 at 8:20 am

      Hi Patricia,
      To make a crochet version of both the Block Sweater and Block Blanket you can do the following:
      Use worsted weight yarn and a 5 mm / US 8 hook.
      Make a swatch: Chain 30 and make rows of dc. Measure how many stitches and how many rows in a 10cm / 4″ square.
      Once you have this number you can multiply the number of stitches by 2.5 to get a 25 cm / 10″ square.
      All the tips and tricks and construction are the same.
      I hope this helps and don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions
      Cheers
      Hortense

  • Arina
    April 16, 2020 at 11:52 am

    What a lovely dress! thanks so much for the pattern

  • Sharon Lozano
    April 17, 2020 at 4:05 am

    What a gorgeous dress! I don’t blame your sister for trying to keep it!

  • MARTHA MORALES
    April 17, 2020 at 9:36 pm

    I enjoy going to your site. That was a very well designed gorgeous dress. Can you please add more knitting PATTERNS. I love to read them and view them. I have so many books mostly knitting. Blessings to you and your family.
    Your customer Martha

  • Glenda
    April 23, 2020 at 1:11 am

    Hello! I don’t understand the WS – RS! Also I have a LOT of little ends all sticking out lol – help!

  • Livs
    April 25, 2020 at 1:57 am

    Hi! Just wondering what size squares you used in the photos? I’m thinking of doing 30x30cm rather than 25x25cm. Love the size pictured!! Love this blanket! Thanks!

  • Melanie
    April 28, 2020 at 9:26 am

    Ahhh, I’m so sad it’s almost over! I hope you do another soon, it was so fun checking in each week.

  • Sylvia Donnell
    May 1, 2020 at 4:35 am

    I’m not clear whether a top made from cotton yarn needs to be blocked every time it is washed. If I block it once, am I done? Or should I expect this to be an ongoing process? Thanks, newbie here so appreciate your input.

    • Hortense Maskens
      May 1, 2020 at 7:39 am

      Hi Sylvia,
      You only need to block items once!
      When you wash it, just lay it flat to dry so it doesn’t stretch under it’s own weight.
      Have a lovely day,
      Hortense

  • Holly
    May 9, 2020 at 5:34 am

    Such a cute idea – thank you!

  • Merry
    May 14, 2020 at 7:59 am

    I do love this pillow and am planning on making one for my granddaughter for her bed. It’s so cute and I do hope she will love it later on cause grandma made it for her. Thanks for the pattern
    Merry

  • Gena
    June 4, 2020 at 1:26 am

    🌼 🌻 👼🏼 🍼 💙 🤰 Congratulations 🤱 💗 🍼 👼🏼 🌼 🌻 & I Love ❤️ the Salt & Pepper Cardigan another Beautiful Creation to add to your collection. 🌼🌻🌼🌻🌼🌻

  • Kay Torrence
    June 7, 2020 at 4:44 am

    This stitch looks so pretty in the colors you used, I am excited to try
    Thank you

  • Kay Torrence
    June 10, 2020 at 4:47 am

    Love how the stitch looks in your blanket
    thank you

  • Dewi
    July 12, 2020 at 12:08 pm

    Hi, i want to ask the biased beginning. Row 5-6 knit across. Row 6-49 repeat row 3-6. I’m a bit confused. Does the repeat start from row 6 or 7? If the repeat starts from row 6, does that mean row 5 k across, row 6 repeating row 3-5? If the repeat starts from row 7, does that mean row 7 repeating row 3-6?
    If the repeat starts from row 6, it’d be knit-inc-knit-knit-inc-knit.
    If the repeat starts from row 7, it’d be knit-inc-knit-knit-knit-inc-knit-knit.
    Thanks ^^

  • ปั้มไลค์
    July 24, 2020 at 5:03 pm

    Like!! Great article post.Really thank you! Really Cool.

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    July 25, 2020 at 12:53 am

    Nice artigo! Obrigado..

  • Marsha
    July 30, 2020 at 7:02 am

    Absolutely love this shade. I was thinking perhaps for the coming wee one but you deserve beautiful sweaters too. You’ll have to dye some more natural colors for baby. Anxious to see your new creation when you release it. Thank you for sharing.

  • Marianne
    July 30, 2020 at 6:12 pm

    Hi, Hortense,
    Thank you all your patterns! Like them very much.
    A question – I should like crochet a pullover for my 8 y.o. grandson with tunisian pattern. This kind of crochet’s end always bend in. What is the best method for avoid this symptom?
    Best wishes
    Marianne

  • Ezmeralda Lanny Maite
    August 10, 2020 at 7:40 pm

    Sie-haben einen fantastischen Blog Dank. Ezmeralda Lanny Maite

  • Sherrie
    August 13, 2020 at 9:08 pm

    How does the yarn hold onto the color after dying? I saw there wasn’t a mordant used in your directions. I am very interested in dying yarn and have read many tutorials all have a mordant which, if I understand correctly, keeps the color in the yarn. When you wash your piece made from the dyed yarn does it hold its color well? I have many avocado pits ready to go 😁

  • Evelyne
    August 22, 2020 at 4:34 pm

    Beautiful pattern! I’m looking forward to start working in it.
    May I ask how much yarn in yards and/or meters you used?
    Thanks a lot and happy crochet-ing!

  • Nancy
    August 27, 2020 at 6:54 am

    First of all, CONGRATULATIONS on your baby boy!!! I hope you are all in good spirits and healthy! The baby set you’ve made is beautiful. I’m going to pin it for now, as all my grandbabies are grandmen and grandwomen! LOL! Hopefully there will be some “greats” along before too many years go by. I always love seeing what new things you have made. Keep up the great work, and thank you for sharing with all of us!

  • Erlinda
    August 27, 2020 at 7:47 am

    Hortense congrats to your newest member of your family what a blessing. And this set you did for him is just perfect for a lil boy. Thank you so much for sharing the set..

  • Merry
    August 28, 2020 at 7:37 am

    First of all congrats on ur new addition to ur family. I’m sure he is more than loved. N this whole package u have designed is so beautiful that words can’t describe it. Thanks for sharing it.
    Merry

  • Heather
    August 31, 2020 at 6:59 am

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful pattern! What method did you use to add stitches for creating the sleeves?

    • Heather
      September 1, 2020 at 1:24 am

      Sorry- I just realized that you already addressed this above!

  • Collene
    September 16, 2020 at 3:24 am

    Do you have comparable stitches for crochet vs. knitting?

    • Hortense Maskens
      September 18, 2020 at 7:28 pm

      Hi Collene, no I don’t have exact comparisons for each stitch sorry

  • Deborah Rubin
    September 17, 2020 at 3:21 am

    Thank you for your ideas and the videos. You are very creative and appreciate the sharing. When you retire, you will understand sharing patterns with your friends is the way to go.

  • Marsha
    October 24, 2020 at 3:34 am

    I absolutely LOVE Wool Ease yarns whether it’s the worsted, thick n quick or bulky. It’s just an awesome yarn.

  • Connie
    October 25, 2020 at 7:07 am

    I do not like to crochet but the patterns are lovely!! I especially like the strawberry seed knitted set and that one I just may have to knit. Thank you so much!!

  • Cynthia
    October 31, 2020 at 10:08 pm

    Love it!

  • Deb
    November 4, 2020 at 6:13 am

    Is the morning headband pattern showed above complete. It doesn’t say how to attach the panels. Thank you

    • Hortense Maskens
      November 4, 2020 at 7:13 pm

      Sorry, the last section of the pattern was missing. All fixed now!

  • Joanne
    November 4, 2020 at 8:21 am

    I’m wondering about this too

  • Beth McC -- Midwest Redhead
    November 4, 2020 at 12:25 pm

    So we crochet two panels, block them, and… This pattern is missing some steps, and it is not really obvious how to assemble the two pieces to achieve the twisted look. thank you.

    • Hortense Maskens
      November 4, 2020 at 7:13 pm

      Hi, So sorry the assembly part of the pattern was missing, all fixed now!

  • Harriet
    November 11, 2020 at 12:58 pm

    I have a question regarding pattern sizes. You say the pattern is written for M/L. But in the pattern, the number of beginning chains mentioned outside the parentheses, seem to be those for size S/XS. Please clarify. Thank you.

    • Hortense Maskens
      November 13, 2020 at 12:11 am

      Hi Harriet, the pictures show size M/L but the sizes are written XS/S (M/L, XL/2X, 3X/4X, 5XL/6XL) (cfr sizes section)

  • Belinda
    November 12, 2020 at 8:10 am

    Can you use the Caron cotton cakes yarn instead?? A very beautiful and simple pattern, I would love to try. Thanks

    • Hortense Maskens
      November 13, 2020 at 12:08 am

      Yes you can, but I’m not sure the width of the stripes you’d get and they will be more regular which will make for a different look

  • Merry
    November 13, 2020 at 10:40 pm

    I do so love this pattern but can u give the measurement for the stripes in a row count instead of cm as that would be a lot easier for me. If u can I would greatly appreciate it I haven’t counted rows that way ever so this would help me a lot
    Thanks
    Merry

    • Hortense Maskens
      November 17, 2020 at 9:42 pm

      Hi Merry, I always give cm measurement where possible so if you don’t meet gauge you’ll get a better fit.
      My gauge is 28 rows for 10 cm. So ex 12 cm = 12 cm * 2.8 st / cm = 34 rows. You can convert other dimensions in the same way (round up to an even number).

  • Linda
    November 25, 2020 at 11:35 pm

    So much goodness in one email!!! I’m swept away!!

  • Lisa Ogilvie
    December 4, 2020 at 5:34 pm

    It’s not a poncho, it’s a type of shawl called a ruana and I love it!

    • Hortense Maskens
      December 5, 2020 at 3:46 pm

      Sorry, English is my 3rd language and I didn’t know this term!

  • Linda
    December 28, 2020 at 3:16 am

    Hi Hortense! Thank you for sharing a gift with Janne from Joy of Motion. I have already bought this pattern but I do thank you for the suggestion of making a rug with this stitch. I am going to try it!!!

    Hope you had a marvelous Christmas and enjoyed the holiday.

    Linda H.

  • Handan Barutcu Moroney
    February 6, 2021 at 3:50 pm

    Thank you. Very pretty ,you look lovely in it.

  • Carol L. Brown
    April 27, 2021 at 11:02 pm

    Thank you Hortense for posting this information about reading crochet patterns. It’s exactly like you knew all about me and how I learned to crochet and have been doing the same old steps over and over because I was afraid to venture out and learn more . I really do want to know exactly how to read a pattern, any pattern and be able to do it and be proud that I did it. I do use tutorials a lot, but like you said they are not portable. I’m an eager leaner.

    • Hortense Maskens
      May 5, 2021 at 2:44 pm

      Hi Carol, so happy to hear my post resonated with you! I can’t wait to share more about reading patterns and help you master them!

  • Laura Impastato
    April 28, 2021 at 12:15 am

    Oh, so well said! At 12y.o. I learned to crochet by watching and working with a friend’s mother. English was her second language, it was my only language. She was an excellent teacher but I didn’t know the names if some stitches. I purchased a few beginner patterns to be able to put my learned technique with a name. Then I started my reading venture. I always took advantage of older crochet ers who did everything by rote. And still followed my pattern reading. The two came together perfectly. How blessed and lucky I was! Now I am the “older crocheter”. Most patterns are read now. If I pass on my knowledge, I do it with pattern in hand so my pupil can recreate without me. It has been a wonderful journey. Your article just reinforces my experience. So glad you put it out there. I hope you reach many who will learn pattern reading.

  • Jennie
    April 28, 2021 at 5:59 am

    GREAT artical! I put my pattern in a clear page protector with a megnatic board. I move the magnet down after I finish a row. That way I always know which row I am working.

    There is a hook holder I would love to make, but it is only on YouTube. Like you said, she goes much faster then I can crochet. I am always frogging at some point in my projects.

  • Linda Wende
    May 4, 2021 at 11:20 pm

    Hi, you mentioned only blocking once. Will machine washable/dryable items keep their shape if not hand washed and laid flat to dry? I would think not but since I’m a newby and never blocked before I thought it was something too ask. Thanks! Linda

    • Hortense Maskens
      May 5, 2021 at 2:42 pm

      Hi Linda,

      Yes you only need to do it once. Once the stitches have relaxed and taken their place with blocking, washing the item will not remove that. Honestly, I’ve never put any handmade items in the dryer and recommend you always lay them flat to dry (so they don’t stretch), not sure if the dryer would have an impact on the blocking process but I don’t think so.

  • Toni -
    May 5, 2021 at 12:18 am

    How do you block hats?

    • Hortense Maskens
      May 5, 2021 at 2:43 pm

      Hi Toni, I block my hats flat just like anything else.

  • Cindy Mitchell
    May 11, 2021 at 10:53 pm

    I like learning any of the new stitches used in a pattern. I make a 4×4 square to become familiar with them before starting the pattern of makes it easier for me. No need to stop midway to figure out what I have to do.

  • Miriam A Olsen
    May 11, 2021 at 11:21 pm

    The part about math isn’t always true. I have had many poorly written patterns that I have had to figure out the math on because either the designer wrote down the directions incorrectly or didn’t include a stitch count at the end of a row. It depends on the pattern and the designer.

  • Carol L. Brown
    May 19, 2021 at 12:29 am

    Hi Hortense, I would be very interested in your class you are thinking about doing on how to read a pattern. Please let me know all the details when you start. Thank you so much.

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