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This week I’m talking about the 4th Knitvent pattern – the Adorn Gift Bags, some tips for knitting them and ideas for things to put in them from the Curious Handmade community.
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Knitvent 2014 window 4 opened to reveal the Adorn Gift Bags
It comes in two styles A and B.
Some techniques used in these bags:
Kitchener stitch (grafting) – I’ve always used this Knitty Tutorial for kitchener but I also saw this TECHknitting one that also looks good.
or 3 needle bind off – Written instructions or Video tutorial
Adding Beads to your knitting with a Crochet Hook
Libby of Truly Myrtle blog – her thoughts on 9″ circular needles.
Thank you to YAK for including the Lind Cowl in your Pattern Round up on the YAK blog and for the alternative yarn suggestion of Bessie May Grace.
I can’t wait to share my Betty Etiquette printable gift tags with you! They will be gifted to everyone on my newsletter list or anyone who has purchased Knitvent 2014 next week!!
You can buy her gorgeous unique Christmas and other gift cards here. She uses the most beautiful card and printing for her designs.
Meadow Yarn have gorgeous stitch markers and other lovely notions (not to mention the yarn) and this weekend they are having a 20% off sale! Just use code celebratesmall
Knitvent 2014 KAL
Don’t forget to post your finished object in the thread and join in the chat on the Curious Handmade board on Ravelry to be in with a chance to win fab prizes.
Join in the Knitvent Podcast tour with:
Events
I went to a talk by Wool and the Gang at the Apple Store.
A Playful Day – #MEalong
Pom Pom Quarterly Christmas Party
This week I’m curious to know what knit alongs you are participating or know about happening at the moment?
And don’t forget to play the Curious Handmade Instagram game!!
