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A Brighticus Life Podcast - Episode 17

Thank you for watching Episode 17 of the Brighticus Life Podcast!! You can find me on the following social media: Instagram: abrighticuslife Ravelry: Ginge1911 Blogger: abrighticuslife Finished Objects: Sunflower cushion. I followed this tutorial on youtube: https://youtu.be/8B-eWkm_7hk. The yarn I used was just DK yarn out of my stash in a brown, a cream, a light yellow and a dark yellow. WIPs: I have LOTs of wips on the go, but here are the ones that I talked about on today’s episode: Hat scarf and glove set – Scrumptious Yarn (https://fyberspates.com/scrumptious-4ply). The colourway I have doesn’t seem to be stocked anymore, but they have lots to choose from! This is a set that I am currently designing – keep your eyes peeled! Fingering weight self striping socks. I cast these on ages ago and I finally finished one of the socks. I’m so sorry, I don’t know what yarn I have used in these (bad podcaster!) #grannysquareparty blanket. The wonderful Hannah of the corner ...
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Brighticus Life Podcast - Episode 16

Thank you for watching Episode 16 of the Brighticus Life Podcast!! You can find me on the following social media: Instagram: abrighticuslife Ravelry: Ginge1911 Blogger: abrighticuslife Finished Objects: DK Acrylic Socks. This is my own pattern which is published here (Ravelry): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr... and here (Blogger): https://abrighticuslife.blogspot.com/.... Pattern shows Stylecraft ‘Merry go round’ in Starburst 3145 as the main colour and Hobby Craft ‘Women’s Institute’ in Navy 1429 as the contrast colour, but any DK yarn can be used! WIPs: I have LOTs of wips on the go, but here are the ones that I talked about on today’s episode: Hat scarf and glove set – Scrumptious Yarn (https://fyberspates.com/scrumptious-4ply). The colourway I have doesn’t seem to be stocked anymore, but they have lots to choose from! This is a set that I am currently designing – keep your eyes peeled! Flax Sweaters – again, the yarn seems to be no longer stocked. But it i...
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DK Acrylic Socks

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DK Acrylic Socks By Amy Bright    M aterials: -        DK Yarn (Pattern shows Stylecraft ‘Merry go round’ in Starburst 3145 as the main colour and Hobby Craft ‘Women’s Institute’ in Navy 1429 as the contrast colour) Pattern will work with any DK yarn -        2.75mm 60 cm Circular Needles -        Darning needle/Crochet hook for weaving in -        Scissors -        Tape measure or ruler   Gauge: I try not to worry about Gauge too much, life is too short and blocking tends to fix any issues. My work is measuring between 6/7 stitches per inch.   Abbreviations: K – Knit P – Purl SL – Slip yarn to other needle p2tog - purl 2 stitches together k2tog - knit 2 stitches together   Cuff: In contrast colour, cast on 60 stitches in preferred method of cast on (if using long tail like...
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