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Hi, I'm Fabi. I write knitting patterns among other things

Gift guide

For the knitter in your life

Christmas is right around the corner and I decided to write a list of gift suggestions to help non-knitters on this holiday season. My list includes products that I either already own and love, or products that I’m planning on buying in the future.

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Since I’m Portuguese, I tried to look for the products in Portuguese stores. When that wasn’t possible, I looked for alternatives in Europe (to avoid customs fees).

1. Solid cream bar

Look for something easily absorbed. crememaos 
        <ul>
            <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/dk-en/listing/636926650/lanolin-hand-cream-deeply-moisturizing?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=knitters+hand+cream&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1&sca=1)">Lanolin Hand Cream</a></li>
            <li><a href="https://www.mylys.de/accessories/twig-und-horn/care/882642/twig-und-horn-makers-balm-rosewood?c=588">Maker's Balm by Twig and Horn</a>
            </li>
            <li><a href="https://suziesparklesknitting.wordpress.com/2015/05/19/make-your-own-knitters-hand-balm/">DIY hand cream</a>
            </li>

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2. Wool wash

These detergents don't need to be rinsed. eucalan 
        <ul>
            <li><a href="https://retrosariaserafina.com/pt/eucalan-wrapture">Eucalan Wrapture</a></li>
            <li><a href="https://www.en.laine-et-tricot.com/soak-lessive-laine.html">Soak</a></li>
        </ul>

3. Stitch Markers

Any kind of stitch marker will usually work. It's jewellery for your knitting. 
        <a href="https://www.etsy.com/dk-en/listing/285648759/set-of-6-harry-potter-inspired-knitting?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=stitch+markers+knitting&ref=sr_gallery-1-6&organic_search_click=1&bes=1">
            <img alt="harrypotter" src="/img/2019/11/harrypotter.jpg">
            </a>
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                <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/dk-en/listing/285648759/set-of-6-harry-potter-inspired-knitting?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=stitch+markers+knitting&ref=sr_gallery-1-6&organic_search_click=1&bes=1">Set of 6, inspired by Harry Potter</a></li>
                <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/dk-en/listing/517941299/cake-stitch-markers-for-knitting-novelty?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=stitch+markers+knitting&ref=sr_gallery-1-23&organic_search_click=1&bes=1">Set of 4 cakes</a></li>
                <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/dk-en/listing/728300391/12-silver-plated-hexagon-stitch-markers?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=stitch+markers+knitting&ref=sr_gallery-1-19&organic_search_click=1&bes=1)">Set 12 hexagons</a></li>
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4. Fuzz remover

Knitted garments will inevitably start pilling. This tool helps to bring your garments back to life. peeler 
        <ul>
            <li><a href="https://www.tribeyarns.com/products/gleener-ultimate-fuzz-remover">Gleener</a></li>
        </ul>
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    <h4>5. Handpainted yarn</h4>
   You can never have too many skeins of beautiful yarn.
    <a href="https://retrosaria.rosapomar.com/collections/fios-rosa-pomar/products/mondim-dyed-by-alfinete">
            <img alt="mondim" src="/img/2019/11/mondim.jpg">
        </a>
        <ul>
            <li><a href="https://retrosaria.rosapomar.com/collections/fios-rosa-pomar/products/mondim-dyed-by-alfinete">Mondim Dyed by Alfinete</a></li>
            <li><a href="https://retrosariaserafina.com/serafina-merino-and-silk">Serafina* Naturally Dyed Silk Merino</a></li>
            <li><a href="https://loja.ovelha-negra.com/pt/home/3891-malabrigo-sock.html">Malabrigo Sock</a></li>
        </ul>
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6. Knitting books

Special techniques and patterns. There are many good books out there. 
  <a href="https://www.wook.pt/livro/vogue-knitting-the-ultimate-knitting-boo-editors-of-vogue-kn/20760762"> <img alt="vogue" src="/img/2019/11/vogue.png">
        </a>
        <ul>
            <li><a href="https://www.wook.pt/livro/vogue-knitting-the-ultimate-knitting-boo-editors-of-vogue-kn/20760762">Vogue Knitting</a></li>
            <li><a href="https://retrosariaserafina.com/making-no-8-forest">Magazine Making nº8</a></li>
            <li><a href="https://retrosaria.rosapomar.com/collections/livros-de-tricot-knitting-books/products/marlisle-a-new-direction-in-knitting">Marlisle</a></li>
        </ul>
        
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    <h4>7. Set of needles</h4>
    My favorite needles. :smile:


    <a href="https://retrosaria.rosapomar.com/collections/agulhas-para-tricot-e-crochet-knitting-and-crochet-needles/products/chiaogoo-twist-red-lace-interchangeable-knitting-set">
        <img alt="chiaogoo" src="/img/2019/11/Chiaogoo.jpg">
    </a>
    <ul>
        <li><a href="https://retrosaria.rosapomar.com/collections/agulhas-para-tricot-e-crochet-knitting-and-crochet-needles/products/chiaogoo-twist-red-lace-interchangeable-knitting-set">Chiaogoo</a>
        </li>
        <li><a href="https://www.woolstack.co.uk/knitpro-zing-set-dpns-double-pointed-knitting-needles/">Knit Pro Zing</a>
        </li></ul>
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8. Project bag

These are very handy to take a knitting project outside or to have a pretty place for it at home. 
        <a href="https://www.etsy.com/dk-en/listing/734440694/knitting-project-bag-drawstring-large?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=knitting+project+bag&ref=sr_gallery-1-42&organic_search_click=1">
            <img alt="saco" src="/img/2019/11/saco.jpg">
        </a>
        <ul>
            <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/dk-en/listing/734440694/knitting-project-bag-drawstring-large?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=knitting+project+bag&ref=sr_gallery-1-42&organic_search_click=1">Project bag with foxes</a></li>
            <li><a href="https://retrosaria.rosapomar.com/collections/acessorios-para-tricot/products/fringe-supply-co-field-bag">Fringe Supply Co Field Bag</a></li>
        </ul>
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My list includes options for different budgets: the cheapest option costs 5.6€+shipping (the Wrapture wool wash) and the most expensive option costs 90€+shipping (the Chiaogoo needle set). I hope this list helps.

Happy Holidays!

I'm not affiliated with any store/company.

Emilinda Aurora

With or without an i-cord?

On my shawl pattern Emilinda Aurora, I give you the option to knit an i-cord on the bobble border. Hopefully this post will help you figure out if you need to knit it or not.

After blocking my gray sample, the border remained flat for a while. But after 4 or 5 days of wearing the shawl, it began to curl! It doesn’t bother me at all. You can still see the bobbles and the shawl is very comfortable. However, the photos might be misleading and that is why I decided to knit the rusty version.

The border will still curl a bit, but the i-cord will tame it a fair amount and the bobbles will stay on the uncurled part of the border.

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The i-cord is knit at the same time of the border, and you will only be knitting 3 more stitches throughout. I explain how to do it on the pattern.

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One of my test knitters opted for purling the stitch right before the i-cord on the right side and knitting it on the wrong side. This option should help it further. You can see how it looks on her project page on Ravelry.

Emilinda Aurora

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My new pattern, Emilinda Aurora, has been finally released and it’s available on Ravelry. It has taken longer to release than I expected (as per usual), but I think it was worth it to think about the pattern a bit more.

I decided to knit a second sample where I knit an i-cord edge on the bobble border, the orange sample. The i-cord will help with the curling on the border and it looks as beautiful as before (in my opinion 😇). You can read more about the icord on this post.

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Whether you decide to knit the i-cord or not, the shawl will need to be blocked carefully if you want it to look like mine.

You can find out more about the shawl here.

Quietude Mini

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When I finished my sample for my Quietude pattern, I couldn’t stop thinking about knitting a pair of socks for my niece and nephew. And I ended up adding their sizes and more to the original pattern. So as not to confuse people, there are now 3 PDF files, one for each yarn weight and gauge. If you already have the pattern you should have received an update from Ravelry. You can find the pattern here.

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