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The Red Roof Croft House Pattern
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Beginner
Category:
KnittingType:
ToyItem:
OtherSkill Level:
Beginner
Basic Skills Necessary:
- Cast on, cast off
- Knit and purl stitches
- Knit two stitches together
- Pass stitch over
- Make stitches using backward loop
- Work with changes of colour
Pattern Description:
Looking out across a loch, surrounded by
mountains is a little croft house with a red roof.
This knitting pattern was inspired by that house
which is located on the Applecross Peninsular,
West Coast of Scotland. Make this knitted croft
house as a child's toy or add extra weight and
use as a bookend.
Gauge:
Approximately 25 stitches x 34 rows over 10cm
(4 inches) in stocking stitch.
Sizing / Finished Measurements:
- Approximately 19cm high x 10cm deep x 20cm wide (71/2 ins x 4 ins x 8 ins).
Materials:
- DK weight yarn in at least three colours
You Will Also Need:
- Pair of 3 1/4 mm (US 3) knitting needles Two double pointed 3 1/4 mm (US 3) knitting needles.
- Blunt tapestry needle
- Sheet foam 1 inch thick cut to shape Wadding Lightweight cotton fabric Scissors Extra items for bookend version; 200g rice for weight Strong freezer bag Antislip fabric - e.g. for use under floor rugs Thread for sewing.
The Red Roof Croft House Pattern
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About the Designer
Hand Knitted Things label was launched in 2008. Designed and knitted by Julia Marsh. She lives on a croft on the West Coast of Scotland.
Find more information, inspiration, free patterns,
http://handknittedthings.blogspot.com/
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