Sales of surface pattern designs have been so steady this year that I've had little time for anything else. Clearly for me this aspect of my artistry attracts the most revenue, and therefore takes up most of my time of late. Far too much time is spent promoting on social platforms. I aim to modify my behaviour in this regard. I do plan to concentrate more on traditional art in the near future, and have bought in fresh supplies of materials and tools to do so. For now I will leave you with a look at my most popular designs @ Spoonflower this year. I've also started a Facebook group dedicated to Spoonflower designs, challenge designs included. So if you sell @ Spoonflower feel free to join the group. Other news. Well I've quit selling at some outlets due to poor performance. Others went bankrupt due to the COVID lockdowns. I plan to start a licensing portfolio next year. I've just proofed 200+ new designs @ Spoonflower which will go on sale to the public by next weekend. Some old news but definitely a catalyst to improved sales statistics was a placing in a Spoonflower design challenge earlier this year. I try to enter all of them now.. For now we must all expect to feel the impact of the 'cost of living crisis'. It does nothing for the job market and will see many more out of work before governments do what it takes to stabilise our economies. And to top it all off there's the threat of global war. Can it get any worse in 2023?
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Here is a selection of my latest wallpaper designs @ Spoonflower.
Click on any image below to see options and purchase. So why not make yourself something gorgeous to wear . . . or some new cushion covers for the sofa ready for the stay indoors weather that'll soon be with us? If you use fabrics a lot in your business note that this company print on over 140 different types of textile, and probably have fabrics that are ideal for you're products! They also offer great wholesale pricing and #free shipping. And of course it's #POD so you can use your own designs too. There is something for everyone amongst my latest designs from bold and vibrant to soft and light colour palettes. Pretty florals and statement abstracts. Click through to my NBPrintex profile: Or, keep reading to see a sprinkling of what's on offer . . . Click on any image to view @ NBPrintex I hope you enjoy wearing my designs as much as I enjoy creating them . . .
I've created a static page where you can access free knit and crochet pattern downloads all in one place. Find it in the 'Free Stuff' tab, or via the button below. New blog and first post, so here is a free fingerless mitt knitting pattern. Size S/M/L - 7 (8/9)” around the palm. Figures for M/L sizes are in parenthesis. Materials required:
Gauge is 5/6 sts = 1”. Directions (same for both mitts) On 3.5mm needles cast on 36 (42/48) sts (long tail cast on ) and divide onto three needles. Row 1: Knit 1 row. Row 2: *K2. K1, P1, K1, P1 into same stitch. Turn to WS. Sl1 pw, P3. Turn to RS. Sl1 pw, K3. Turn to WS. P2tog, P2tog. Turn to RS. K2tog. ** Repeat from * to ** 11 (13/15) times. Row 3: Knit 10 rows. Row 13: Purl row. Right Mitt: Row 14: *K1, P1, K1, into same stitch. P3tog.** Repeat from * to ** once. K4(6/8). Repeat from * to ** 6(7/8) times. Row 15: P8. K4(6/8). P24. Row 16: * P3tog. K1, P1, K1 into same stitch. ** Repeat from * to ** once. K4(6/8). Repeat from * to ** 6(7/8) times. Row 17: P8. K4(6/8). P24. Row 18: Repeat rows 14 to 16. Left Mitt Row 14: *K1, P1, K1, into same stitch. P3tog.** Repeat from * to ** 7(8/9) times. K4(6/8). Repeat from * to ** once. Row 15: P24(28/32). K4(6/8). P8. Row 16: * P3tog. K1, P1, K1 into same stitch. ** Repeat from * to ** 6(7/8) times. K4(6/8). Repeat from * to ** once. Row 17: P24(28/32). K4(6/8). P8. Row 18: Repeat rows 14 to 16. Both Mitts Row 21: Purl row. Row 22: Knit 3 rows. Thumb Gusset On 4.5mm needles: Row 25: K20. PM. K2. PM. K14 (20/26). Row 26: K20. Slip marker and M1tbl. K to last st before 2nd marker. M1tbl. Slip marker. K14 (20/26). Row 27: Knit row. Repeat rows 26 and 27 five more times until 14 sts are between markers. Row 38: K20. Slip marker off. Slip first st from thumb gusset onto right needle. Place 13 sts for thumb gusset onto stitch holder. Replace slipped stitch from right needle back to left needle. With 'Backwards Loop Cast On' cast on 2 st to right needle. K2tog. Knit to end of row. Total live stitches on needles are now 36 (42/48). Row 39: Knit 6 rows. Row 45: Purl row. Row 46: Repeat rows 14 to 16 twice for right/left mitt accordingly. Row 53: Purl row. Row 54: Knit 3 rows. On 3.5mm needles: Row 57: Knit 3 rows. Row 60: K2. Sl first knitted st over 2nd knitted st on right needle. *K1, P1, K1, P1 into same stitch. Turn to WS. Sl1 pw, P3. Turn to RS. Sl1 pw, K3. Turn to WS. P2tog, P2tog. Turn to RS. K2tog.*** Sl first knitted st over 2nd knitted st (last remaining bobble stitch) on right needle. K1. Sl first knitted st (last remaining bobble stitch) over 2nd knitted st on right needle. K1. Sl first knitted st over 2nd knitted st on right needle.** Repeat from * to ** 10 (12/14) times. Repeat * to *** once. Sl first knitted st over 2nd knitted st (last remaining bobble stitch) on right needle. Cut working yarn allowing enough yarn (tail) for weaving in securely. Slip last stitch off right needle and pull tail through back of stitch loop tightly. For thumb (same for both mitts) On 4.5mm needles: Pick up stitches (13) from stitch holder and pick up 2 new cast on stitches from the palm side of thumb hole. Row 1: Knit 5 rows (leave a long tail of working yarn allowing enough for finishing). Row 6: Purl 2 rows. Row 8: Purl loose bind off. Weave in all ends. Optional Stitch a few seed and bugle beads in place on central knit stitch square of blackberry pattern on outer palm on both mitts. ©Yogi Yarntail and Me 2021 You can print or save as PDF from your browser but if you want a copy of the PDF pattern without having to edit yourself you can download it by clicking any of the buttons below.
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