Claire Russell

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Knitting: Vest
Mistake rib stitch patterns create deep fluted ribs that trap body heat and create a warm garment. This 3/1 version creates ribs that add texture to the body of this exceptionally warm vest. It knits up quickly, and will be ready to wear long before your child outgrows it. If you are knitting for a charity group, it will be a warm item to dispe...
Knitting: Vest
In the late 1970’s, on sunny winter days when the roads were clear, I liked to drive to a small town in Vermont with interesting restaurants and stores. By far my favorite store was owned by a woman named Clara Simpler. She sold baked goods, homemade pickles/jams/bread, healthy bulk foods, local maple syrup, books, and gifts. Clara was as eclec...
Knitting: Vest
Enjoy the magic of helix knitting in this vest with jogless, single-row stripes in three colors. The mini helix vest uses a main color and smaller amounts of 2 additional colors to create a colorful, warm vest for children ages 6 mos to 2 yrs old. All sizes are knit using 104 sts. The 3 sizes are created by changing gauge (yarn weight and needl...
Knitting: Vest
The Ribs and Ridges Vest is knit from the bottom up. The body is knit in the round until the armholes and is then divided for the front and back yokes. The yokes are knit flat (back and forth). When the yokes are finished, the shoulders are joined using a 3-needle bind off that creates an invisible seam. Stitches are then picked up around the n...
Knitting: Cowl
When the temperature drops and the wind blows, you need the extra warmth that you get wearing a Funnel Cowl. The narrow part of the funnel provides a turtleneck, or mock T-neck. The wide funnel base covers your chest and upper back. It’s not bulky and tucks nicely inside your coat. Wear it over a turtleneck shirt for extra warmth. Or wear it un...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This ribbed hat is a fun, quick, and easy knit. The 5 size
Knitting: Vest
The Mini Thermal Vest was originally designed for charity knitting, but is also appropriate to knit for your family and friends. It was inspired by the Keep Me Warm Vest, but knit in lighter weight yarns for younger children, to help keep the core body temperature of infants warm. All sizes are knit using 100 sts. Size changes are accomplished ...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Each year, I knit dozens of hats, most for charity groups. I see other knitters asking if their hat is the right size, if it is tall enough, and what age child it will fit. One Trick Pony makes knitting hats easy so you can have fun and eliminate the worry.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Hats are probably the item most commonly knit for charity groups. And they are often requested and made for family and friends. Always searching for the perfect pattern For Giving, I decided to design a hat that meets all my criteria —
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Hats are probably the item most commonly knit for charity groups. And they are often requested and made for family and friends. Always searching for the perfect pattern For Giving, I decided to design a hat that meets all my criteria —
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Hats are probably the item most commonly knit for charity groups. And they are often requested and made for family and friends. Always searching for the perfect pattern For Giving, I decided to design a hat that meets all my criteria —
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Hats are probably the item most commonly knit for charity groups. And they are often requested and made for family and friends. Always searching for the perfect pattern For Giving, I decided to design a hat that meets all my criteria —