Cable Knit Cowl Pattern

Here's the third cowl I added to my Etsy shop. I knit this cowl with a super soft, non-pilling acrylic yarn.  You can purchase the scarf here: https://www.etsy.com/listing

This Cable Knit Cowl Pattern is a great project as Christmas approaches. The scarf can easily be finished in a few days and is a great gift. The pattern involves cabling and a three-needle bind-off. If you aren't familiar with these techniques - don't worry! The pattern includes links to tutorials so you won't get lost. I can finish one of these scarves in 3 or 4 days. If you are determined it could easily be finished in 2 days. 

You can purchase the pattern here: https://www.etsy.com/listing

Grey Knit Infinity Scarf

Just finished photographing this beautiful scarf. I'm in love.
You can purchase this in my Etsy store :)

Knit Jumper

Recently finished this wonderful knit sweater.

I used a Drops pattern and made a few adjustments
Find the free pattern here: http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/us/pattern.php?id=4625

As for yarn, I used a DK weight cotton.

I would totally recommend this as a "my first sweater" pattern. It was easy. It did take me a few months but there was no confusion with the pattern. My only adjustment was the sleeves. I picked up stitches on the arm hole rather than knitting arms and sewing them in.

Simple Cowl

Extra chunky yarn is great for quick projects. I literally knit this cowl in an hour. I used some lovely alpaca Illimani yarn.

For the cowl, I cast 22 stitches onto size 15US needles. I knit until I ran out of my 2 balls of yarn.

Each row, I knit 3 stitches on each side of the cowl. I did two cables (6 stitches each) and purled the 4 stitched in between the two cables.

If you're scared of cables - don't be! They are easy. Really.

Here's a video to get you started https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG3E1-pacI0

Yarn Braid Tutorial on How.Do

I've recently become a part of this amazing app called How.Do. On this app you can create your own tutorials and share them with the world!

Here's my yarn braid tutorial I recently posted. If you don't have a How.Do account, then you should definitely download the app and create one!



YARN BRAID TUTORIAL a micro guide by Alexa Klopfenstein on How.Do

Knit Blanket

I recently finished knitting my first blanket! I knit it on my new giant needles and I love how it turned out. The yarn I used is soooo soft!  I gave it to my soon-to-be-sister-in-law for her wedding shower.

If you are interesting in buying some giant knitting needles let me know. I'm going to start selling them once we are moved and settled.

Blue Arm-Knit Scarf

Just bought this lovely cobalt blue yarn and decided to make an arm-knit scarf. They are soooo easy to make! I've also been knitting a blanket with my new giant knitting needles! I will post pics soon. 

Yarn Garland

I made another yarn garland the other day and I love it! It's perfect for using up scrap yarn.

Chunky Knit Hat

A little while ago I tried knitting a more vintage style hat. I love it because I can wear it two different ways. It also only took 30 minutes to make- which is nice if you need a hat in a hurry!