Dawn Friske

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Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Autumn has always been my favorite time of year. I love the cool, crisp air, apples, cider, and kicking up fallen leaves. These fingerless mitts are perfect for those cooler fall days when you are raking leaves or just out having fun.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Heading out on the town after work? These socks will take you from the office to a night on the town in style. Knit from the cuff down, these socks feature a twisted rib at the cuff and a lace panel that runs down one side of each sock. There is a right and a left sock that places the lace panel in the perfect position. You are free to work the...
Knitting: Washcloth / Dishcloth
L’abeille is “the bee” in French and the name of the stitch pattern used in this cloth is the Bee Stitch. Utilizing a series of knit stitches and slipped stitches, this textured cloth is fun to knit and works up quickly. It would be a lovely gift for any occasion or as a treat for yourself! The model was knit in MaggiKnits Linen yarn, but any D...
Knitting: Washcloth / Dishcloth
A fun variation on a simple dishcloth pattern utilizing the edging from Grandma’s Favorite dishcloth and a slip-stitch pattern. These dishcloths work up quickly and are super thick! Whip up a bunch for gifts but don’t forget to knit some for yourself!
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
A basic top-down sock pattern which features a band heel and a French toe. There is no picking up stitches and then decreasing a gusset and there is no Kitchener stitch for the toe. You can apply both the heel and toe directions to other sock designs which are worked on 60 stitches.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
Adorned with eyelets that are reminiscent of poppies and a picot cuff, these toe-up socks are quick and fun to knit. Both written instructions and a chart are included for the easily memorized eyelet pattern. Worked in a DK/sport weight yarn, you can knock out a pair in a weekend.
Knitting: Washcloth / Dishcloth
A set of three lace washcloths that are sure to make you or someone special feel pampered! These cloths are great for first time lace knitters as they begin with a simple pattern and progress to one that is a little more involved. Great for practicing chart reading and trying out lace knitting! Both charts and written instructions are included.
Knitting: Washcloth / Dishcloth
These three luxurious lacy washcloths knit up quickly. They make great gifts for someone special or just a little something to pamper yourself. Each lace pattern is fully charted and line by line instructions are also provided. Gauge is not crucial. I used a size 8 needles but some of my test knitters used sizes down to a size 5. Use whatever n...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
A great introduction to chart reading! This easy knit/purl pattern will help build your chart reading confidence. Written instructions are also included.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Knitting Pattern for woman’s sock with diamond pattern open work on leg and top of foot.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Inspired by the beautiful Michigan lake shores, these socks are reminiscent of the gentle waves lapping at the sandy shore. The undulating lace pattern follows down the foot of the sock with the toe worked in a star pattern. The lace pattern is simple enough for beginning lace knitters and is easy to memorize.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Available in both women’s and men’s sizes, these warm boot socks knit up quickly in worsted weight yarn.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This pattern is written to be worked in the round on 2 circular needles. It is easily adapted to be knit using dpn’s or magic loop. The cables gently wind their way from the wrist to the fingers and are simple enough for someone who has never worked cables before. The 4x2 ribbing which is the basis for the cables, is continued on the palm to he...