It will soon be a new pattern + video tutorial on a traditional log cabin style blanket. I think I’ll call it a Log Cabin Scrap Blanket, because I’m putting together the pattern as a way to use up small bits of leftover yarn scraps.

Here is my stack of “quilt” blocks so far –

I might just forget how to work a purl stitch while I’m making this. Not a single purl in the whole thing.

Maybe I’m blinded by my love of this project, but I think the wrong side of the work is pretty, too.

Time for me to get off the computer and back to “work”.

The Fiona Baby Sundress is a pattern I released about 4 years ago. I’m re-releasing it today to include an updated pattern, larger size range (newborn to Child Size 2), and a six-part video tutorial.

The fact is, I’m way better at this whole pattern writing thing than I was four years ago.

This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download. The video is available at the bottom of this post, and links to the six parts are listed in the pattern.

Materials:
Yarn: Worsted-weight cotton in two colors for main color (MC) and contrasting color (CC).
- 0-3 months: 170 yards in MC, 60 yards in CC
- 3-6 months: 190 yards in MC, 65 yards in CC
- 6-12 months: 220 yards in MC, 70 yards in CC
- 12-24 months: 235 yards in MC, 75 yards in CC
- Child Size 2: 260 yards in MC, 80 yards in CC
(For the pink dress pictured here, I used Bernat Cottontots, widely available at craft and fabric stores. I used 1 skein of Sweet Cream for the CC, and 1 skein of Cheeky for the MC. Note – I JUST had enough of the pink yarn to finish the dress in the smallest size, knit without any modifications. I ended up with about 1 yard leftover!)

Needles:
- Size 7 US 16” circular needle (or longer cord if you prefer to use the magic loop method)
- Size 7 US double-pointed needles (DPNs)
- Cable needle

Additional Materials:
- Stitch marker
- Tape measure
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, attaching straps, and duplicate stitch motif

Gauge: 5 stitches per inch

The Linen Stitch is a simple, two-row repeat that makes a dense, flat fabric that looks woven instead of knit.

Want to give it a try? Download the free Ravelry PDF, which includes a link to an instructional video on the Linen Stitch. (The video is also available at the bottom of this post.

For a little variation, here is the stitch knit in two-row stripes. Cool zig-zaggy look!

And here it is knit by holding two strands of yarn together as if they were one –

Maybe you already have ideas for projects using this stitch, but here are some of mine. Placemats, table runners, rugs…yes, all of my ideas seem to revolve around home decor.

Have fun!

After many, many requests for an Entrelac tutorial, I’m SUPER EXCITED to be able to offer this. And it’s FREE!

In this tutorial, we’re using a free pattern designed by Allison LoCicero from frecklesandpurls.com. You can get your free copy of the pattern HERE.

Yarn: 4 skeins of Noro Silk Garden (or 440 yards of any worsted weight yarn, preferably “long strand” variegated)
Needles: Size 8 US, circulars or straights
Additional Materials: Row counter (optional, but I highly encourage it)

Here are direct links to the different sections in the video:
Intro 00:00: http://youtu.be/B4GGXzurphk
Base Triangles / 00:58: http://youtu.be/B4GGXzurphk?t=58s
Tier 1 / 08:42: http://youtu.be/B4GGXzurphk?t=8m42s
Tier 2 / 20:59: http://youtu.be/B4GGXzurphk?t=20m59s
Final Tier Triangles / 24:35: http://youtu.be/B4GGXzurphk?t=24m35s