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The Rybka (little fish in Polish) is a knitted pouch that can hold a myriad of things. It’s a very stylish bag charm for a lipgloss or a pepper spray for all the girlbosses out there.
This pattern gives specific instructions for an AirPods Pro case and a pencil case but feel free to change the length to fit your requirements.
MATERIALS:
The pouch is designed for leftover sock yarn and mohair. It uses 3 mm knitting needles and a 2.5 mm crochet hook (for the assembly).
For an Airpods Pro case ( 9 cm long ) you will need:
8 g of sock yarn
5 g of mohair
For a pencil case ( 15 cm long ) you will need:
10 g of sock yarn
7 g of mohair
GAUGE:
25 stitches x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm in garter stitch on 3 mm needles
Kombajn is a machine used for harvesting and you might be thinking how is this connected to knitting? Well, it’s not, but the word itself sounds a lot like the word combine. This garment will combine (get it?) two functions- it works as a cowl and as a hat. It’s perfect for those on the go, who appreciate practicality. Additionally, as this is a very simple construction, the pattern includes very detailed instructions suited for total beginners!
MATERIALS:
5 mm circular needles
4.5 mm circular needles
40 cm cable
100 g (100 g) of Woolia by Gepard ( 50 g / 133 m )
or 100 g (100 g) of Kos by Sandnes Garn ( 50 g / 150 m )
2 mm paracord ( your head circumfrance + 5 cm )
stopper
SIZE:
S (L) = 55-59 cm ( 59-62 cm)
GAUGE:
18 stitches x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm in 3x1 rib on 5 mm needles
Babunia means Granny in Polish. This shawl is inspired by the traditional Slavic headscarves often worn tied under the chin by our Grandmothers. The fluffy mohair combined with the lace pattern creates an angelic look and keeps away the cold wind and rain. Wear it with a leather jacket or wool trench to make every winter look feel special.
MATERIALS:
5 mm circular needles with a 80 cm cable
This pattern calls for 200 m of a fluffy mohair/alpaca yarn
Yarn recommendations:
100 g of Ballerina Chunky Mohair by Sandnes Garn or
50 g of Brushlight by Cardiff Cashmere
SIZE:
one size = 47 cm x 115 cm
GAUGE:
17 stitches x 32 - rows = 10 x 10 cm in lace pattern on 5 mm needles
Owca means “sheep” in Polish. This pattern includes instructions for a sheep shaped ( say that 10 times fast ) purse with a zipper and a lining. This little, wooly friend will help you get rid of those odd quantities of yarn, leftover from bigger projects. Use it to store your knitting tools or all those bits and bobs that roll around at the bottom of your bag.
MATERIALS:
3.5 mm circular needles with a 80 cm cable ( for the magic loop technique )
3.5 mm double pointed needles ( optional )
14 cm zipper
A thin, non stretchy fabric for the lining ( 20 cm x 30 cm )
This pattern is designed for scrap DK wool yarn
( 50 g / 100-120 m ):
Colour A: 52 m ~ 28 g for the BODY
Colour B: 10 m ~ 5 g for the HEAD, EARS and LEGS
yarn suggestions: Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt, Filcolana Peruvian Highland Wool, Drops Karisma
MEASUREMENTS:
10 cm x 19 cm
GAUGE:
23 stitches x 34 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 3.5 mm needles
23 stitches x 39 rows = 10 x 10 cm in seed stitch on 3.5 mm needles
