Friday, November 20, 2020

Two Pattern Updates and a Sale

 I wanted to make you aware of two patterns that I have recently updated; one knitting and one crochet.  both Patterns had yarns that were either discontinued or were just the wrong fit for the pattern. They both received a face lift and I am very pleased with the results. To celebrate each of these patterns are $1.00 (usd) in the Ravelry shop. These will be on sale until November 27th, 2020. 


Functional Elegance Cowl (Crochet Pattern)



You can still find this free pattern in its original spot on the blog Here!

https://www.designsbydiligence.com/2018/02/functional-elegance-cowl.html


If you would like to take advantage of the Ravelry sale for an ads free printer friendly version you can find the pattern here: 

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/functional-elegance-cowl


Swift Swirl Cowl (Knit Pattern)



You can still find this free pattern in its original spot on the blog Here!

https://www.designsbydiligence.com/2017/10/swift-swirl-cowl.html


If you would like to take advantage of the Ravelry sale for an ads free printer friendly version you can find the pattern here: 

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/swift-swirl-cowl


Black Friday/ Cyber Monday Sale


I have my Black Friday/ Cyber Monday ready to go on Ravelry again this year. The sale will start at the beginning of the day on Friday the 27th and run until the end of the day Monday the 30th. The sale will be one free pattern with every purchase. That means you need to have at least 2 patterns in the cart, and a discount of $3.00 dollars will be taken off of your purchase price.  

Thank you for your continued support. This has been a crazy year, and I am so thankful for this little community. 








Monday, November 16, 2020

Nativity Story Stockings

 A Knit E-Book


You might remember that last year I created the Bethlehem Cowl  I told the story of the nativity story through a stranded knitted cowl. This year I wanted to spruce up the charts and use them again with stockings. I took out the Mary and Joseph chart and added the wise men chart. 


I have always wanted to have my own handmade stockings to hang up and bring out every year, and eventually pass them on to my kids. This year I finally accomplished getting them made. The Stockings tell the story of the birth of Jesus. They are a wonderful reminder of the whole reason we celebrate Christmas. 


I used Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Yarn for these stockings. Each stocking uses 4 skeins of yarn. 2 for the main color and 1 each of the secondary colors. I love the traditional colors that I chose but there are lots of other options to choose. 



Where To Get the Pattern


Ravelry

For the first week there is an introductory sale of 50% off for $3.00 (usd). After the first week it will be at its regular price of $6.00. 

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/nativity-story-stockings/patterns

Love Crafts

There is no sale at this site. I can't figure out how to change the prices. 

https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/user/Julia-S/bb170e6f-6fb2-415f-9d92-aa1c8dd3bbc5




Pattern Schematics


Designer: Julia Schwartz

Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes sport weight, 100% peruvian highland wool, 137 yards/
50 g. 2 balls for Color A (oyster Heather), 1 ball for Color B, 1 ball for Color C. (Per each
stocking)

Needles: 6/ 4.00mm 20 inch circular, and double points optional if needed. May change
size if needed to reach gauge.

Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in your ends

Gauge: 13 sts x 15 rows = 2 inches

Size: 9 by 25 inches

Stitches used: K, p, PM (place marker), k2tog (knit 2 stitches together), tbl (through back
loop)

Copyright Julia Schwartz.
Do not reproduce, copy, distribute, or sell this pattern without permission of the designer.
This pattern must not be translated, reproduced, or circulated in another language without
prior consent. If you have questions about this pattern please contact
Julia.diligence@gmail.com.