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Lucky Horseshoe Hand Warmers
In this week's blog post, learn how to make hand warmers!As always, we would love to see your work! If you make this project, tag us on social media with #leisurearts.-Leisure Arts TeamSize: One size fits mostFits Hand Circumference: 7 to 10" (18 to 25.5 cm)Finished Hand Circumference (unstretched): 6" (15 cm)MATERIALSSuper Fine Weight Yarn[3.5 ounces, 437 yards(100 grams, 400 meters) per hank]:1 hankStraight knitting needles, size 2 (2.75 mm) or size needed for gaugeCable needleTapestry needleG
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Jun 12th 2022
Cable Crosses Afghan Designs
In this week's blog post, learn how to make an afghan!As always, we would love to see your work! If you make this project, tag us on social media with #leisurearts.-Leisure Arts Team
Finished Size: 45" x 60" (114.5 cm x 152.5 cm)MATERIALSMedium Weight Yarn: 30 ounces, 1,975 yards (850 grams, 1,806 meters) 29" (73.5 cm)Circular knitting needles, size 17 (12.75 mm) or size needed for gaugeCable needleNote: Afghan is worked holding two strands of yarn together.GAUGE: In Stockinette Stitch, 9 sts a
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May 22nd 2022
All American Afghan
In this week's blog post, learn how to make an afghan!As always, we would love to see your work! If you make this project, tag us on social media with #leisurearts.-Leisure Arts TeamFinished Size: 45" x 70"MATERIALSWorsted Weight Yarn: Ecru - 18 ounces, (510 grams, 1,135 yards) Red - 17 ounces, (480 grams, 1,070 yards) Blue - 8 ounces, (230 grams, 505 yards)Crochet hook, size J (6.00 mm) or size needed for gaugeYarn needleGAUGE: In pattern, (3 dc, ch 1) 4 times = 4¼"; 7 rows = 4"Gauge Swatch:
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May 15th 2022
Bright Tweed Socks
In this week's blog post, learn how to make socks!As always, we would love to see your work! If you make this project, tag us on social media with #leisurearts.-Leisure Arts TeamSize: WomanFinished Foot Circumference: 7" (18 cm)Finished Foot Length: 91/2" (24 cm)Size Note: These socks can easily be made to fit children ages 10-12 by making the foot length shorter.MATERIALSSuper Fine Weight Yarn[1.75 ounces, 191 yards (50 grams, 175 meters) per hank]:A (Red multi) - 2 hanksB (Yellow) - 1 hankSet
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May 8th 2022
Blissful Afghan
In this week's blog post, learn how to make an afghan!As always, we would love to see your work! If you make this project, tag us on social media with #leisurearts.-Leisure Arts TeamFinished Size: 45" x 60"MATERIALSWorsted Weight Yarn:451/2 ounces, (1,290 grams, 2,965 yards)29" Circular knitting needles, size 17 (12.75 mm) or size needed for gaugeNote: Afghan is worked holding two strands of yarntogether.GAUGE: In Stockinette Stitch, 9 sts and 12 rows = 4"AFGHANCast on 102 sts.Rows 1-12: Knit ac
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Apr 24th 2022