GRETCHEN FANCHER

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Knitting: Mittens
These mittens are worked from the cuff to the tip, with thumb gusset stitches held on scrap yarn and knitted after completing the top of the mitten.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
I designed this hat as a way to learn to knit in the round and work decreases. It’s a good next step for those who have learned basic knit and purl stitches. Worked in bulky yarn you can finish it quickly. I recommend using 16” circular needles for the ribbing and body of the hat and switching to DPNs when the stitches become too tight as you d...
Knitting: Christmas Stocking
This stocking goes fairly quickly with worsted weight yarn, so it won’t take you all year to make them for the whole family!
Knitting: Cowl
This cowl is designed for beginning knitters to practice working knits and purls and reading instructions. It progresses from basic garter to stockinette to more complex textures.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
You will need approximately 115 yards of your main color and 95 yards of the contrast color.