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Isn’t this adorable? I’m actually going to make this one, not just dream about it. Even have a recipient in mind!

The pattern is from Caron International, and free, here: http://www.caron.com/projects/ss/ss41_cable_toddler_po.html and is knit in Simply Soft yarn from Caron. The colors are yummy. Solids, variagateds, heathers, oh my! And I’ve used this yarn before, it really is so soft, …

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I really like this vest, it would be pretty layered over jeans, just the ticket for weather that likes to change on it’s own whim. Maybe it’s just that it’s green, I don’t know, but it sure is pretty. Actually I went over to the Fiddlesticks Knitting site to see if there were any other colors, and there are. LOTS! …

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From Whit’s Knits at Purlbee.com these knitted chicks complete with knitted eggs are sure to dress up your dinner table.

http://www.purlbee.com/the-purl-bee/2010/3/6/whits-knits-fuzzy-easter-chicks-and-mini-easter-eggs.html

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When I grow up I’m going to be a designer of really cool things like this. It’s another must have pattern in your “Quick, I have to knit a baby gift” arsenol.

And, the pattern is free, from Creative Knitting, here: http://www.creativeknittingmagazine.com/newsletters.php?mode=article&article_id=755&key=KDNL

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I might make these myself and hang them as part of my Easter decorations. These are just cute!

This pattern comes to us, compliments of Coffee and Cream: Life is Better With Caffeine blog, here: http://coffeeandcream2010.blogspot.com/2010/02/catnip-bunnies.html

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Or, Easter Chick Slipper Booties! Very, very cute, AND free, here:

http://knittingonthenet.com/patterns/slipperchick.htm

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I know what you’re going to say. “There’s no way I would look like that in that tank top”! Good for you! It took me a LONG time to get to the point of remembering that.

I’m not tall and willowy with legs up to my neck and a 20″ waist. I’m short and squatty, but this could work.

And …

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From Petite Purls. This looks to be a quick to knit, nice and easy, last minute project. And cute too. You can’t discount cute! Or free, you can’t discount free either!

Go here: http://www.petitepurls.com/Winter09/winter2009_pcirrus.html

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Sarah makes these dolls, and she says “My mission is to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate, especially orphaned children around the world ……. to provide them with a source of comfort …… to send them love, one dolly at a time! “

This little cutie is Victor, but with a little imagination he could easily become …

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Up here in the frozen North (it’s been snowing now for about 4 months, and there’s not really an end in sight, but we’re used to that, we revel in it, we can take it, bring it on and all that), we live in “layers”. There are some days when there’s not been an ear warmer/headband ever knitted that will …

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 You could even put it inside a larger tote bag to organize all of your goodies. This pattern, a Carol Bristol design is available at Dream Weaver Yarns, here:  http://www.dreamweaveryarns.com/catalog/carol-bristol-designs-organizer-pattern-p-3399.html

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Knitted prosthetic breasts for mastectomy patients. Sounds silly, doesn’t it? Yet, when placed in a bra, these knitted breasts take the shape and feel of a real breast. They are lighter and more comfortable than silicone prosthetic breasts. The knitted fabric breathes and prevents the heat rash experienced by many women wearing the silicone ones.

Did you know that just …

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Is Mari. Mari Dembrow began Mari Sweaters 30 years ago, in 1977, in Eugene Oregon.

I’ve always liked the styling and appeal of these sweaters, they just seem as though they’re made just for me.

Carodan Farm has a whole bunch of Mari’s designs in their store, here: http://www.carodanfarm.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/mari_patterns.html

You’ll love them!…

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Gives a whole new meaning to “What’s For Dinner, Honey?”

Lol. I got nothing else, this is just cute! From Knit Meat by scasper5 on Etsy, here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/scasper5

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From the Heart Felted Bowls are a heartfelt gift any time of the year, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Weddings and Christmas! These quick to knit and felt gift bowls are featured in three sizes. Decorative options include a knit ruffle edge that is quick and easy. The “I Love Yarn Bowl” provides lovely storage. Hearts aplenty!

The Ruffled Heart Bowl …

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This season, Lion Brand Yarn is doing the Inishturk Sweater for their KAL. I won’t be joining in, though, I already have 856,574,900 (ish) projects on the needles, and there are no more needles in my stash. Must. Get. More. Needles,

Either that or finish some projects, Nah, more needles, way more fun!

Go here for the KAL pattern: http://blog.lionbrand.com/2010/01/14/announcing-our-winter-2010-knit-along/

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The baby blanket is so cute, but you could even make it larger for your beach themed house!

The pattern is free, courtesy of The Yarn Hog, here: http://yarnhog-yarnhog.blogspot.com/2008/04/fo-come-sail-away-and-another-free.html

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 From our friends at Knitting. About.com comes this Valentine card. You could also make it larger and make it a dishcloth. Pretty cool. And free too!

http://knitting.about.com/od/accessories/p/knit-valentine.htm?nl=1

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heartiganThe Heartigan Cardigan from Knitting Daily!

This would be a perfect Valentine idea, come on, I know you’re looking for ideas. While the elbow patches are certainly cute, what you can’t see on the picture is the small heart embroidered, or knit in on the front.

Very nice! From Knitting Daily: http://www.knittingdaily.com/media/p/39598.aspx

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vintageAn AWESOME source for vintage patterns is Karen’s Variety. There is an email newsletter to spotlight some of the new listings as well as old favorites, like this elegant eyelet top pictured. If you just can’t find a pattern anywhere, try this source, I’ve found many here: http://www.karensvariety.com/NewListings.htm

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ElsiePumpkinHatmailIsn’t this just the cutest thing for fall? Our friends from Maddycraft.com have provided another free pattern for us.  Be sure and stop by, and tell her that the Great Pumpkin sent you!

http://www.maddycraft.com/ElsiePumpkinHat.pdf

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clothpumpkinThis new pattern is free from Knitting On The Net. Very easy, very quick and useful to boot!

You can be the envy of all of your friends when you sport your very own, knitted pumpkin dishcloth.

The pattern is free, here: http://knittingonthenet.com/patterns/holpumpkincloth.htm

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turtle_toy_1_lgHe’s free, adorable and his name is Too-Too. Work with me here, plus he’s green. Who doesn’t love green?

The yarn is Naturally Caron Country, and for the price of the pattern, you could make a whole flock of them.

Do Too-Too’s come in flocks? Who cares, the pattern is free, here: http://www.naturallycaron.com:80/projects/turtle_toy/turtle_toy_1.html

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afghanThis is one of the prettiest afghan patterns I’ve seen in a long time. (And, yeah, it’s green, so that makes it “super-pretty”!).

This is from epatternscentral.com, and you can get it here: http://www.e-patternscentral.com/detail.html?code=EK00062&source=knittingnews

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From Knitfinder.com….

What an exciting time to be a knitter! An explosion of publishing and creativity has produced new magazines, designers, and resources, and invigorated the old ones. Ravelry has connected more than 500,000 knitters across the globe, letting them share projects and ideas. In-person knitting groups are flourishing around the world.

With new information scattered all over the Web, …

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