Hilde Ropstad

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Knitting: Mittens
These mittens are knit according to the Norwegian Selbu tradition - with a modern twist on the cuff. The hand is knitted two-stranded in the round with a gusseted thumb, and they have a “fake entrelac” cuff, which is easier to knit than it looks.
Crochet: Washcloth / Dishcloth
This dishcloth is crocheted in 8/8 cotton yarn, so it turns out sturdy and durable. Cotton can stand to be washed at high temperatures, and it holds its shape well. The cloth is made of rows of sc and then a border of picots around it.
Crochet: Hanging Ornament
This little snow flake is a quick and easy project, and makes for cute ornaments, either for the Christmas tree, to make a bunting, or just to decorate around the house - and it is perfect for stash busting.
Knitting: Mittens
These mittens are traditional Norwegian Selbu mittens with a modern design. They are knitted in two colours in the round, and have a detailed lace pattern on the cuff. The thumb is worked with gusset, and the pattern inside the hand, continues seamlessly on the inside of the thumb. The pattern on the hand depicts two delicate snowflakes.
Knitting: Home - Other
This Cover for Firestarter boxes is made in the Norwegian Selbu tradition and uses two colours, worked in the round. It fits cylindrical boxes that measures approx. Height 23 cm Circumference 37 cm.
Crochet: Animal Toy
Luna the Songbird is made using two or more colours, and makes a wonderful little hanging for the crib or stroller.
Crochet: Toys and Hobbies - Other
A worry worm is meant to be a comforting fidget toy that children can tell concerns and secrets to, and can hide in their pocket and squeeze and hold on to if things get scary or difficult.
Crochet: Cuffs
These wrist warmers are a quick and easy make. They fit snugly againt the wrist and are warm and cosy in the cold.
Crochet: Cowl
This cowl is worked in the round, and is beginner friendly. You need to know the following stitches: ch, hdc, sl st, tr and dc. The cowl can be wrapped around the neck either two or three times for different looks (see pictures).
Knitting: Mittens
These mittens are worked in the Norwegian Selbu tradition, and the motif is inspired by old Selbu motifs. They were traditionally worked in black and white, but some times the black or white was replaced by red.
Knitting: Accessories - Other
These tiny mittens are perfect for using yarn scraps, and you can use whatever yarn you like/have at hand. For one mitten you will need approx. 2-3 grams of main colour and 1-2 grams of contrast colour.
Knitting: Mittens
These are mittens in the Norwegian Selbu mitten tradition. They are knitted two-stranded in the round, with gusset for the thumb. Two different techniques for thumb hole is included, and all techniques are explained in the pattern with lots of photos.
Crochet: Hanging Ornament
This little string of hearts can be made as long or short as you want by adding hearts and adjusting the distance between them. One heart in the suggested yarn measures approx. 4.5 cm/1.77 in high and 5 cm/2 in wide. You only need 2-3 grams for each heart, so they’re perfect for using scraps.
Crochet: Toys and Hobbies - Other
Christmas Quiet Book
Knitting: Decorative - Other
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Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
The gloves are knitted bottom up in the round in one colour, and the motif is then embroidered using satin stitch and stem stitch. The motif is transferred to glove by first tracing onto water soluble transfering paper. The motif itself is inspired by the Norwegian national costume from the area of Hallingdal, and the gloves were commissioned e...
Crochet: Bag - Other
This little pocket is formed by one granny square. You can work with any yarn and gauge you want, adjusting the lining to fit the granny square. Shown in the pattern are pockets made of 8/4 cotton. English pattern used US terms.
Crochet: Headband
This is a simple and quick, little project consisting of only slip stitches and chains. Using super bulky yarn, you need only one ball of 50 grams (~50 metres) for adult size, and it works up in an evening or two.
Crochet: Mittens
The Tinde Baby Mitten is a crocheted mitten with motif inspired by snowclad mountains.
Crochet: Toys and Hobbies - Other
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Crochet: Hanging Ornament
This little heart ornament is a quick little project - perfect for using scrap yarn. It has just 8 rows/rounds, and the pattern has both charts and written pattern. It is beginner friendly with the charts divided up to go with the text of the rounds.
Knitting: Mittens
These mittens are a reular men’s size, and they measure approx. 30 cm total length (22 cm hand and 8 cm cuff). Circumference is approx. 23 cm (11.8” total length, and 8 “ circ).
Crochet: Doll
Mathilde the Princess is made with basic amigurumi techniques, head and torso in one piece, and then the four limbs are sewn on. Her hair is attatched to a wig cap, and the pattern includes tutorial on how to make curls. The doll measures approx. 16 cm (6.3 in), and she has a whole wardrobe of clothes to choose from.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These socks are plain socks. No elaborate pattern or special stitches, simply a basic sock. They are knitted two at a time on Magic loop, and the heel is made with the German Short Rows technique, wich is explained thoroughly in an appendix.
Knitting: Mittens
This is a 3-in-1 pattern with three different motifs to choose between. It has written instructions as well as charts and pictures to describe different techniques.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This beanie pattern can easily be ajusted to any size from baby to large adult. Schematics are included for 6 sizes in this range. The beanie can also easily be made as a slouchie.
Knitting: Mittens
These are children’s mittens in 3 sizes: 1-2 yrs, 2-5 yrs and 5-8 yrs. They are knitted on dpns in the round, but magic loop may also be used. Gauge s 28 sts & 30 rows per 10 cm (4 in).
Knitting: Mittens
These mittens are a regular men’s size, and measures 31 cm total length with a 24 cm circumference. Thumb is 8 cm.
Crochet: Decorative - Other
These little trees are perfect for bunting, but they could also be made as hanging ornaments instead of bunted together. It is a quick, little make. :)
Knitting: Mittens
These are thumbless baby mittens, knitted in two colours in the round. Details are embroidered using duplicate stitch after the mitten is done.
Knitting: Mittens
These mittens are inspired by the south Rose Window of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. They are a regular ladies’ size, knitted in the round on 5 dpns with gauge 36sts & 36rows/ 10 cm. Pattern contains written description and charts, along with a Tips & Explanations section where different techniques are explained.
Crochet: Animal Toy
This little amigurumi butterfly was commissioned by my 5 year old niece Tiril. <3 It uses standard amigurumi techniques, and measures 8 cm long and 10 cm wide. Body and the four wings are made separately and then sewn together.
Crochet: Containers
This pencil case is fully lined, and the pattern shows you step by step how to measure, cut and machine sew the lining and the zipper together with the granny square ‘outer fabric’.
Crochet: Toys and Hobbies - Other
This is the pattern for a crocheted quiet book for learning how to count to 9. It has pictures with vivid colours (of your choice of course) where the child can search for items of different numbers.
Crochet: Scrubber
Rustic Cotton Pad
Crochet: Hanging Ornament
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Knitting: Mittens
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Knitting: Mittens
This mitten pattern is for baby size 0-6 months. The finished mitten is 7 cm wide and 13.5 cm long (cuff 5.5 cm and hand 8 cm). Due to babies’ small fingers, there is no thumb on these mittens.
Knitting: Mittens
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Knitting: Headband
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Knitting: Mittens
This pattern contains 10 pages of written instructions, photo tutorials and charts. It has a separate section called Tips and Explanations, where you find useful tips for how to get the best result.
Crochet: Toys and Hobbies - Other
The 123 Look Book is a quiet book for babies/toddlers with one number on each page, both written and pictured. I have made mine bright and colourful, but this is of course only a suggestion.
Knitting: Mittens
This mitten pattern is for baby size 0-6 months. The finished mitten is 7 cm wide and 13,5 cm long (cuff 5,5 cm and hand 8 cm). Due to babies’ small fingers, there is no thumb on these mittens.
Crochet: Decorative - Other
This is a beginner friendly patern with lots of step-by-step photos along with the written patterns. It is ajustable to use with most yarns, and to achieve the size you want.
Knitting: Mittens
This is a simple and easily adjustable pattern in five sizes. I used approx. 20-30-35-65-85 grams of yarn in gauge 24 sts & 32 rows / 10 cm (4 in).
Knitting: Mittens
This is the pattern for my Love Baby Mittens.
Crochet: Scrubber, Cleaning - Other
This is the pattern the Daisy Face Scrubbie; a great, reusable pad for make-up removal and cleansing. It is a very easy, two-round pattern, that works up quikly.
Crochet: Toys and Hobbies - Other
This is the crochet pattern for the Lace Teething Ring.
Knitting: Mittens
This is a 3-in-1 pattern for knitted Baby Selbu Mittens. There are three different motifs to choose between for the front of the hand, and three for the inside of the hand. It has written instructions as well as charts and pictures to describe different techniques. The pattern is 11 pages long, and in both Norwegian and English.
Crochet: Animal Toy
PUFF THE MAGIC JELLYFISH
Crochet: Drawstring Bag
This is the pattern for a crocheted drawstring market bag. It is worked bottom up in continuous rounds, and the finished measures are approx. 42 cm (16.5 in) height and approx. 74 cm (29 in) circumference.
Knitting: Mittens
This is the PATTERN for knitted Owl Mittens for cildren, sizes 3-4 and 5-6 years. The pattern contains several photos as well as written instructions and charts. Requires basic to intermediate knitting skills.
Crochet: Washcloth / Dishcloth
This is a simple pattern for a wash cloth made of a classic granny square. It has both written instructions and a chart, and there are photos included to show the progress for each round. The pattern suits borh beginners as well as experienced crocheters, and it can easily be altered both in size and colours as you wish. Perfect for using scrap...
Crochet: Market bag (slouchy)
This pattern is 7 pages long with both written instructions and photo tutorials for some of the techniques used. It is suitable for both beginners and experienced crocheters.
Crochet: Toys and Hobbies - Other
The Star Teething Ring is a quick, little project of only three rows. It is perfect for using scraps, and the perfect little gift for babies.
Crochet: Scarf
This is the pattern for the Myriad of Triangles Scarf. It uses US crochet terms, and has written instructions.
Crochet: Market bag (slouchy)
This is an easy crochet pattern for a shopping bag. It has photos to describe some of the techniques used, and and step-by-step instructions.