Knit For Peace Workshop - Mysore 2016

We left home a week ago today for our long awaited trip to Mysore. After a short delay at the airport we made the plane journey to Bangalore, then travelled by coach to Mysore, arriving at the Green Hotel in time for lunch on Saturday. After our long and tiring journey it was lovely to sit within the gardens of the hotel, which is a former Palace set within what was once a...

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Getting to know Dame Hilary Blume

I was in Hyderabad in India this time last year when an email popped into my inbox from a lady called Dame Hilary Blume – the mastermind behind the charity Knit For Peace. Dame Hilary had just returned from a 12 day long knitting workshop at The Green Hotel in Mysore India and was looking for a tutor to teach at a duplicate workshop in 2016. As you will know (if you read any...

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Vanilla Latte Socks

Materials:1 skein Painted Desert in Color #14Size 1 double pointed needlesInstructions:I really liked the color change of this yarn and I wanted to showcase it with a simple pattern with a little bit of flair. This pattern was really easy to work with and gives the socks a nice snug feeling.Free pattern available he...

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Pattern: Triangle Cluster Button Cowl

Materials:Size H (US) crochet hook2 skeins Loops & Threads Impeccable in GoldThree brown buttons to match. I got my buttons here.Sewing needleThread that matches the color of the buttons (brown, navy blue, or dark grey look nice. Even a gold would make it pop)Stitch markerGauge:18 sts X 24 rows = 4 inchesFinished Measurements:10 inches X 40 inchesInstructions:Ch 34 looselyRow...

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Pattern: Gracie's Cable Hat

Keep your baby's head warm this winter with this adorable knit cable hat with a little flair from a crocheted flower.Materials:1 skein Bernat Softee Baby in Antique White1 skein Bernat Softee Baby in Prettiest Pink Size U.S. 6 double pointed needlesSize U.S. G crochet hookCable needleSewing needleScrap yarn Sizes:Small (Large)3-6 months (6-12 months)14...

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