Hey everyone!
I made another Cocoon sweater! I just love making them. 🧶
They’re such an easy, mindless knit
The pattern is written out in the post below if you want to make one too!
And since it’s knit with 2 strands of yarn, you can mix a dark colour with a light colour for a marled look!
The weekend is here and I have some sewing to do and tagging, but will definitely be making time to knit too!
Happy weekend!
Diana
I’ve been seeing these cocoon sweaters everywhere and they look super cozy so I decided to make one using up some yarn I had left over from other projects.
I was so excited when I finished it, I took pictures even before I had the ends woven in! LOL!
I double knit this using 2 strands of yarn at one time.
Below is the pattern if you want to make one too! 🙂
You’ll need approximately 1600 yards of a medium weight acrylic yarn (also called Aran weight or #4).
It’s double knit using 2 strands of yarn at one time, so you’ll be working with 2 balls of yarn at all times. You can use either 2 balls of the same colour of yarn or 2 balls of different colours like I did above. It’s completely up to you!
US size 13 circular needles to hold the stitches only. It’s knit flat.
This piece is knit lengthwise.
GAUGE: Approximately 3 stitches per inch.
Finished size measured on a smooth, flat surface is 36″L x 38″W. (The piece will stretch in length when you put it on). For reference, I’m 5″4″ and the sweater goes to the back of my knees.
Cast on 100 stitches with 2 strands of yarn held together creating 1 stitch.
PATTERN: Slip the first stitch purl wise with your yarn in the back, knit across to the last stitch, purl the last stitch. The slipped stitches give the sweater a nicer finished edge.
Continue the above pattern for every row until the piece measures 38″W on a smooth, flat surface. Cast off in pattern
ASSEMBLY: Fold the sweater in half matching up the slipped stitch edges and sew together the sides for 11″ leaving 7″ for the armholes.
And that’s it! Nice and simple.
Of course, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
It’s a quick knit, so you have plenty of time to make one before it gets REALLY cold!
Happy knitting.
Diana
I’ve been unable to book a photo session for my pattern photo updates, so I’ve taken it into own hands! LOL!
I have to admit, it’s difficult getting creative when it’s just me, myself and I but I’m trying.
I did manage to get a few decent photos of my Demi Gloves and will be updating the photos in the pattern soon.
Off now to do some reading on how to have a successful selfie photo shoot!
Enjoy your day and happy knitting.
Diana
My Demi Gloves pattern re-do is now done.
The pattern will be staying the same so you can still purchase it, it just won’t have really nice photos. 😉
I’m going through some of the first patterns I wrote to update the photos but also the pattern itself if needed. I want to make sure my instructions are clear.
I still have a few more patterns to re-do, but also new patterns to write up, so it’ll be a busy year for me.
I’m hoping to book a photo session late Spring so I can get everything updated and published by Fall. That’s the plan anyway.
Well, I have a lot of knitting to do and it won’t get done on it’s own, so off I go.
Have a great weekend and happy knitting.
Diana
Hey there everyone!
I have a new pattern out – “The North Country Headband”.
It’s available in my Etsy shop and on lovecrafts.com.
It’s the PERFECT pattern for the beginner knitter who wants to knit a double knit headband but hasn’t mastered knitting in the round.
This pattern is knit flat on straight needles! My kind of knitting! 😁
I hope you give it a try and love knitting it as much as I do!
Happy knitting!
Diana
I just completed my first headband.
I’ve been seeing them around on Instagram and Pinterest and really wanted to make one.
However, every pattern I could find for double knit headbands were either knit in the round or seamed to make it double knit.
Well, I don’t care much for knitting in the round AND I don’t like sewing much so I found a stitch I could use to double knit on straight needles. And the only sewing I had to do was at the end to make the twist.
I’ve already had a couple of people ask for my pattern, so I’ll write it up and let you know when it’s done! 😁
Off to make another one!
Diana
Hello everyone!
Most of you who follow my blog know I’m a lover of making blankets 😀 and today I wanted to share a couple of my COMPLETED projects.
For this beauty below, I used 4 balls of Lion Brand Mandala Tweed yarn in “Rainbow”. I created the wonderful, soft blend of colours by knitting 2 strands of yarn together.
And for the grey and white blanket, I used 6 balls of Red Heart Soft Essentials yarn – 3 balls of white and 3 balls of grey.
The corner to corner blanket pattern is my absolute favourite for baby blankets!
And, of course, I have 2 other blankets on the go right now! 😉 The ones I’m currently making are couch blankets for my house.
I’ll share photos when they’re done.
I hope you are all staying safe and well.
Happy knitting!
Diana
Hello there!
I more often than not knit baby blankets just for the sake of knitting them. Usually they don’t have anywhere to go. I just LOVE knitting baby blankets!
Well I’m thrilled to say this blanket has found a home. ❤
I used 8 balls of Caron Simply Soft yarns. Two each of White, Sunshine, Grey Heather and Dark Country Blue. The blanket is knit using 2 strands of yarn at one time, so it’s super thick and warm.
Well, off to finish another baby blanket that has no home! 😀
Happy knitting!
Diana
Hello everyone!
I’ve completed one of the two patterns I wanted to get written.
The Taylor Baby Blanket pattern is now available to purchase over at www.lovecrafts.com, in my Etsy shop and on Ravelry.
It’s a nice quick knit and the blanket is super soft and cushy! Wonderful for the special little one in your life. 😀
So if you’re looking for a simple pattern that’s easily customizable, check it out. I’m pretty certain you’ll end up making more than just one! 😉
Happy knitting!
Diana
Hello there!
Well, I’ve completed another baby blanket and will now be writing a pattern for it.
The pattern will be part of a PDF book that I’m creating – “The Big Book of Baby Blankets & Bunting Bags”.
Introducing the “Lavender Fields Baby Blanket”.
This moss stitch blanket has been double knit using the super soft Caron Simply Soft yarn and US size 10.5 needles. It’s completely reversible and nice and cushy!
Stay tuned for the pattern!
Happy knitting!
Diana
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