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Wavy Garter Stitch Fingerless Gloves

Published on June 15, 2016 in Crafts, Knitting and Patterns. Closed Tags: fingerless, garter, gloves, patterns, stitch, wavy.

Wavy Garter Fingerless Gloves - AuntyNise.com Introducing my new fingerless glove pattern. This is the first time in a very long time, that I’ve made, let alone, created a pattern for a pair of gloves.

I love fingerless gloves, because you can wear them and still go about your day, without having to take them off. These are perfect to use at my computer while I’m Blogging, knitting, crocheting, writing patterns and more. Winter has gotten so cold, so they are great to where all day!

I have written a pattern for these gloves, over at Craftsy, so you can check it out there, plus all my other patterns available.

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Aunty Nise

Striped Baby Hat Beanie

Published on May 16, 2016 in Knitting, Patterns and Tutorials. Closed Tags: baby, beanie, booties, craftsy, download, fair isle, hat, knitted, pattern, pompom, twins, variegated, winter, yarn.

A few months ago, I created booties for a set of twin boys. 2 Pairs of the Multi-Blue PomPom Booties (which are available for purchase – Either through Etsy or private order – Contact me to place a private order)
Simple Pom Pom - Booties-4Colours (FRONT) - AuntyNise.com

The Booties were so loved that I was asked to make a matching hat, for each of the boys, for winter! Yay a new project pattern to create!
I’m excited to present my newest pattern! The Striped Baby Hat/Beanie. I love how it looks, like Fair Isle, because of the Multi-Blue Variegated yarn.
Baby Striped Hat Beanie FLAT - AuntyNise.com
If you’d like to see more photos and get a downloadable version of this pattern, then head to my craftsy store to check it out! Once a make the other hat, I’ll update put the photo into this post 🙂

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x Aunty Nise

Chevron Baby or Lap Blanket

Published on May 11, 2016 in Knitting, Patterns and Tutorials. Closed Tags: baby, chevron, craftsy, gender neutral, grey, knitting, navy blue, pattern.

I made this Chevron baby blanket for a little while ago, and it is one of my favourite designs. The pattern is now published and is downloadable on Craftsy.
This Baby/Lap Blanket is perfect for an Easy or Intermediate project. The Chevron Design can be made in heaps of different colours and is a fun project to watch the growing of.
Width and Length Sizes Easily Adjustable!!

Chevron Baby Blanket - AuntyNise.com

For the yarn, I chose 2 contrasting gender neutral colours, in a very soft baby 4ply yarn, as I didn’t know which gender the baby was going to be whilst making it.
The colours selected make for a great reversible blanket. I chose a navy blue and light grey colour for this particular blanket.

Don’t forget, if you like this pattern and would like to see more of my patterns, then check them out on my Craftsy Pattern Store.

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Baby Toddler T-Shirt Sweater

Published on May 10, 2016 in Crafts, Knitting, Patterns and Tutorials. Closed Tags: baby, fluro, knitting, Sweater, T-Shirt, toddler.

I created this pattern last year, and have finally put it into a proper format, that’s downloadable for you guys.

T-Shirt Sweater BOTH Angle - AuntyNise.com
This pattern is great as a first baby sweater project. It is knitted in one solid piece, folded in half and seams sewn up.

Babies grow and shrink a lot in their first 6months. The stretchiness of this pattern design is therefore versatile for any baby. The design is great for colder months or springtime and makes for a warm cuddly t-shirt without completely covering baby’s arms and overheating. The same concept as a vest! The Armholes, Waste-band and Collar are all quite stretchy so the sweater is perfect for any size baby.

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4-8 Ply Stockinette Scarf & Hat for All Ages

Published on May 9, 2016 in Crafts, Knitting, Patterns and Tutorials. Closed Tags: beanie, hat, scarf, Stockinette Stitch.

4ply Stripe Scarf - (Scarf andfHat) - AuntyNise.com
You may remember a while ago, I shared my 4-8ply Stockinette Striped Hats.
I would like to present the matching scarf!

I have had both patterns made for some time, but now they are both available to purchase!
If you’d like to support me, head over to my Craftsy Store and get your copies of these 2 patterns.

The Beanie/Hat Craftsy Pattern

The Scarf Craftsy Pattern

If you’d like to check out my post from a couple years ago, click the link below.
All of the hats are available for sale as well.

8 Ply Stockinette Hats for All Ages

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Pastel Flowers Garland (Bunting) – Crochet

Published on March 17, 2016 in Crafts and Crochet. Closed Tags: baby room, baby shower, bunting butterfly, craftsy, flowers crochet event garland gift flowers, hearts, pattern, wedding.

This week is all about Pastel Garlands (or Bunting), as you can see in my previous posts of my Hearts Garland and Butterfly Garland. For my third Pastels & White themed Garlands, I’d like to show you my Pastel Flower Garlands, which are also available on Etsy or private sale (if you don’t have an Etsy account). I will be making other types of flower garlands, but I will be bringing out different objects or shapes before I come back to making more flowers. So stay tuned!

In the above photo I have chosen 5 pastel colours, which are crocheted into 5 Flowers. Each Flower is bordered with white and joined together with a white crocheted chain. With 2 different hanging abilities, a loop and a tie cable.

Below I have shown 2 close-ups of the Flowers. Click to enlarge.

Along with my other Garlands (and garlands to come) they are super cute and great for a baby shower gift, room decor or event decoration (such as a wedding).

They are available on Etsy. Alternatively, you can send me a message and we can arrange a private sale here! If you do have an Etsy account, then head directly to this link to check them out.

NEW PATTERN ALERT!!
If you’d like to know how to make one of these flower garlands, head over to my Craftsy Store to get the pattern.

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Pastel Butterfly Garland (Bunting) – Crochet

Published on March 15, 2016 in Crafts and Crochet. Closed Tags: baby room, baby shower, bunting, butterfly, crochet, event, garland, gift, hearts, wedding.

So I’m really getting into creating Garlands (Bunting) lately (as you can see in my previous post of my Hearts Garland). So to continue with the Pastel & White themed Garlands, I’d like to now present my Pastel Butterfly Garlands, which are also available on Etsy or private sale (if you don’t have an Etsy account).

In the above photo I have chosen 5 pastel colours, which are crocheted into 5 Butterflies. Each Butterfly is joined together with a white crocheted chain. With 2 different hanging abilities, a loop and a tie cable.

Below I have shown 2 close-ups of the Butterflies. Click to enlarge.

These little cuties are great for a baby shower gift. If you need a gift or decorations for baby’s-room or event, they are great!

They are available on Etsy. Alternatively, you can send me a message and we can arrange a private sale here! If you do have an Etsy account, then head directly to this link to check them out.

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Pastel Heart Garland (Bunting) – Crochet

Published on March 14, 2016 in Crafts and Crochet. Closed Tags: baby, blue, bunting, crochet, garland, green, hearts, pastels, pink, purple, wedding, white, yellow.

This week I’d like to present my newest project, which is also available on Etsy or private sale (if you don’t have an Etsy account).In the above photo I have chosen 5 pastel colours, which are crocheted into 5 hearts. Each heart is surrounded by a white border, and joined together with a white crocheted chain.

Below I have shown 2 close-ups of the hearts. Click to enlarge.These little cuties were originally made for a close-friend’s baby shower gift. I thought they were too cute not to share with anyone else needing a baby-shower gift, or baby-room or event decoration.

They are now available on Etsy. Alternatively, you can send me a message and we can arrange a private sale here! If you do have an Etsy account, then head directly to this link to check them out.

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Rainbow Granny Square Blanket

Published on February 18, 2016 in Crafts and Crochet. Closed Tags: afghan, blanket, granny square, rainbow.

This was a great project to make. I love rainbows and I love Granny Squares.

This blanket consists of 49 squares total – 7 x 7 squares, that are stagnated to show off each matching coloured square diagonally.

This is what I started with. Just 7 squares – one of each colour combination.

This is what the completed blanket/afghan looks like folded.

It is great as a lap blanket for a small adult, or it’s great for a baby’s cot or pram.

NEW PATTERN ALERT!!
If you want to see more of the construction process and if you would like to see more photos and/or find the pattern for this colourful fun blanket/afghan, you can find it in 2 places;

Etsy: Rainbow Granny Square Blanket on ETSY!
Craftsy: Rainbow Granny Square Blanket on CRAFTSY!

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Mermaid Tail Afghan

Published on February 16, 2016 in Crochet and Tutorials. Closed Tags: afghan, crochet, mermaid, tail.

I’m so excited to share my Mermaid Tail Afghan I made. The original pattern (below in medium size) is by Nadia Fuad, from YarnUtopia. There are Small, Medium & Large Sizes on her website.

Mermaid Tail - Yarn - AuntyNise.com

These are the 3 colours of yarn that I chose – 1 shimmery yarn and 2 slightly shiny solid colours.

Click the thumbnail photos below to enlarge.

: 1st progress shot of my mermaid tail afghan.

: 2nd progress shot of my mermaid tail afghan.

: 3rd progress shot of my mermaid tail afghan. It’s coming alive now.

: 4th progress shot of my mermaid tail afghan.The Main body of the Tail is done!

: Close-up of the finished main body of the Mermaid Tail Afghan/Blanket.

: Full Main Piece Crocheted, and now I’m joining in the round.

: Added Crown of the afghan. Back side of the work.

: Added Crown of the afghan. Front side of the work.

: Close-up of crown/top of the mermaid tail main body.

: Progress on the fin of the tail. Flat work, ready to be shaped.

: Progress on the fin of the tail. Curled up for shape.

: Joining the Fin to the main body.

: Joining the Fit to the main body – CLOSE-UP.

: Back Side view of the Fin joined to the main body.

: Front Side view of the Fin joined to the main body.

: The finished Mermaid Tail Afghan. Border added to smooth out edges.

The Pattern for the medium size (which I used) is below.

Medium Size

Ch 153

Row 1: dc in 3^rd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn (150 dc)

Row 2: *sc in first dc, skip 2 dc, 5dc in next st, skip 2 dc, repeat from * across, ch 3, turn (25 shells made)

Row 3: 2dc in same spot you chained up 3, skip 2 dc,* sc in next dc (the middle dc of shell), sk 2 dc, 5dc into sc, repeat from * until you reach the last sc, 3dc in the last dc, ch 1, turn

Row 4: Sc in first dc, skip 2 dc, *5 dc into sc, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, skip 2 dc, repeat from *, ending with a sc in the beginning ch 3, ch 3 and turn.

Row 5-66: repeat rows 3-4 (Your last row will be a repeat of row 3, so you may need to do an extra row at this point.) If you feel like this is not long enough, or too long, you can add or eliminate rows and just continue to work the next round whichever row you end on. Make sure to end on a repeat row of row 3. The blanket should reach from the top of your hips to right above your ankle at this point. If it does not, make more rows and then go onto the instructions for row 67.

Now you will be connecting and working in the round (continuous circle) I highly suggest watching the video to understand this part.

Round 67: Sc in ch 3 of beginning of row 66 (this completes the circle), *sk 2 dc, 5dc into sc, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc, repeat from *around, ending with sc in 3^rd dc of prev row.

Round 68: sk sc from previous rnd and sk 2 dc, sc in middle st of 5dc grouping, *sk 2 dc, sc in next dc, sk 2 dc, 5dc into sc, repeat from *around, ending with Sc2tog into middle of 5dc group from prev. rnd (rnd 67) AND the middle st of 5 dc grouping of rnd 68. (see video to help explain this)

Round 69:5dc in next sc st, sc in the middle of the next 5dc st all the way around, ending with 5 dc in the last sc

Round 70: (dec round) Sc2tog (see Notes), *5dc in next sc, Sc2tog, repeat from * around, ending with Sc2tog

Round 71: *5dc in next sc st, sc in middle st of 5dc grouping, repeat from * around, ending with 5dc grouping

Round 72: *Sc in middle st of 5dc grouping, 5dc in next sc st, repeat from * around, ending with Sc2tog into middle of 5dc gropuing from prev. rnd (rnd 71) AND the middle st of 5 dc grouping of rnd 72. (see video to help explain this)

Round 73: (dec round) *5dc in next sc st, Sc2tog, repeat from * around, ending with 5dc in sc st

Round 74: *Sc in middle st of 5dc grouping, 5dc in next sc st, repeat from * around ending with sc

Round 75: *5dc in next sc st, sc in middle st of 5dc grouping, repeat from * around ending with 5dc in last sc

Round 76: (dec. round) *Sc2tog, 5dc in next sc st, repeat from * around. Sl st to first sc of round. (You should only have 2 shells left, if you have 3 or 4 shells, thats okay too! Fasten off anyway and sew it closed.)

Fasten off with long tail, sew remaining hole closed.

Tail Fin

Row 1: Chain 43, dc in 4^th ch from hook and across, ch 2, turn (40dc)

Row 2: Dc2tog, dc in each stitch across, ch 2, Turn (39dc)

Row 3: DC in each stitch until the last 2 sts, dc2tog, ch 2, turn (38)

Row 4-11: repeat row 2 & 3 until you have 30 sts

Row 12: Dc2tog, Dc2tog, dc in each st across, ch 2, turn (28)

Row 13: Dc in each st across until the last 2 sts, 2dc in each of the last 2 sts, ch 2, turn (30)

Row 14: 2dc in first st, dc across, ch 2, turn (31)

Row 15: dc across until the last st, 2 dc in last st, ch 2, turn (32

Rows 16-23: Repeat rows 14 & 15 until you have 40 sts

Row 24: Dc across

Sc around entire tail, put 3 sc in each corner around, once you come back to the beginning do not fasten off, ch 1 and turn so you are working on the flat side of fin (the side edge that is going to be sewed to the tail)

I suggest watching the video to understand this next part.

Row 1: sc2tog across, ch 1 turn

Row 2: sc2tog across, ch 1 turn

Row 3: *sc2tog, sc next, repeat from * across, ch 1 turn

Row 4: *sc2tog, sc in next, repeat from * across,

Fasten off with long tail.

I added a single crochet border around the main body opening, to clean up my edges.

Finishing:
Sew in all loose ends. Enjoy being a mermaid!!

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