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Make your Holiday Gifts with Yarn Made in the USA

I want to make my gifts this Holiday Season that are really  "Made in the USA" I have always enjoyed hand making Holiday Gifts and since I also design Knit and Crochet Patterns, I began a search for Yarns that are Made in the USA. I am not affilated with any of these companies, I just wanted a list of yarns to purchase this year that are Made in the USA and so I can keep my money in AMERICA this Holiday Season. Please think about making your Holidays a "Made in the USA" goal.  The more products we purchase that are really "Made in the USA" provide more jobs for all of us and keep your hard earned money in America. Easy to Find Yarns that are budget friendly too: Red Heart Yarns  "Did you know Super Saver and many of your favorite Red Heart yarns are made in the USA at our own mills in Albany, and Douglas, GA? Our mills are equipped with state of the art technology, are environmentally friendly and staffed with well trained, experienced and dedicated employees. "    Lion Brand Yarns About Yarn: Which of your yarns are made in the USA?

"Some of our most popular yarns are made in the US. Yarns made in America include the following:"

• Chenille
• Holiday Homespun®
• Homespun®
• Homespun® Thick & Quick®
• Hometown USA®
• Kitchen Cotton
• LB Collection® Pure Wool
• Martha Stewart Crafts^TM Merino
• Martha Stewart Crafts^TM Roving Wool
• Nature's Choice Organic® Cotton
• Silky Twist
• Vanna's Colors

Don't forget about all the wonderful Spinners in America that spin great yarns from fiber animals that are raised in the USA.
There are several great shops online that produce wonderful hand spun yarns from all kinds of fibers, not just wool.  Alpaca, Llama, Cashmere and more are available right here in the USA.
Check to see if there is a fiber mill in your area, they usually always have a great selection of yarns. Also, check out weaving, knitting and crochet clubs for available yarns in your area.

Do you have a favorite yarn that is "Made in the USA" ?
Please comment below with your picks.


 
  

Two Easy Knit Headbands with Knit Butterfly PDF PATTERN

 Instruction included for Infants through Adults

Pattern Description:

Knit up some great accessories for every girl on your shopping list
Headband or Hairbands with a Cute little Knit Butterfly

Instruction include sizing for Infants through Adults

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

• Infant to Adults

Materials:

• Size 8 Needles and DK Weight Yarns

Suggested yarn:

3 ounces of Worsted weight

Purchase this pattern and many more at Copper Llama Studio at Craftsy

http://www.craftsy.com/user/680472/pattern-store

Criss Cross Knit Cable Pattern Free HeadBand Pattern

Criss Cross Knit Cable Pattern Headband

I love cables and this pattern looks great when used for Winter Headband Earwarmers.  I used worsted weight wool yarn and Size 8 knitting needles for the one pictured.

This pattern is worked in a multiple of 6 stitches. You can adjust the width by subtracting or adding 6 stitches.
This pattern uses 4 knit stitches at each side for edging.
For a Narrow or Childs size I would Cast on 20.  8 would be the edges and the pattern would be worked on the other 12.


Stitches Used:
P- Purl
K - Knit
sl st - slip stitch
dpn - double pointed needle or cable holder
sts - stitch


For a headband that is about 5 1/2 inches wide and fits Adults:

Using Size 8 knitting needles Cast on 32
Row 1: K 4, P 24, K 4
Row 2: K
Row 3:  K 4, P 24, K 4
Row 4: k 7, *sl st 3 sts to dpn, hold in Back of work, k 3, k 3 from dpn*
Repeat across row, end with K 7.
Row 5: K 4, P 24, K 4
Row 6:  K
Row 7: K 4, P 24, K 4
Row 8:  K 4, *sl st 3 sts to dpn, hold in FRONT of work, k 3, k 3 from dpn*
Repeat across row, end with K 4

Repeat Row 1 through 8 until piece measures 19 inches.
Bind off and Sew ends together.
Weave in all Ends.



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