Melanie Rice
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Welcome to ~~Melanie Rice Handworks ~~. I am a freelance designer who enjoys knitting, crochet, needlework, and playing classical piano. I taught myself to knit years ago when I wanted a sweater with a schoolhouse on it for my first-grader. While raising children and working, my knitting time was limited. Upon discovering Ravelry, my interest in fiber arts was renewed, and I now focus on producing practical, adaptable, classic designs for knitting and crochet.

I am inspired by simplicity, organization, and of course, other talented designers. I strive to write clear and concise patterns, to include affordable yarns for samples, and to give acknowledgement to stitch pattern sources.

I am fortunate to have patterns featured by Quince & Co., Knitscene, and Interweave Knits. I hope you find something in the shop that you will enjoy, and don’t hesitate to contact me if you have a question!

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  • Knitting21 Skills

    Knitting: Over 20 years

    21 Skills

    • Cast on & bind off
    • Knit and purl stitches
    • Simple increase & decrease
    • Picking up stitches
    • Fair Isle
    • Lace Work
    • Knitting in the round
    • Stranded knitting
    • Intarsia
    • I-cord
    • Three needle cast off
    • Ribbed
    • Short rows
    • Garter
    • Modular knitting
    • Kitchener
    • Stocking
    • Slipped stitches
    • Cables
    • Provisional cast on
    • Moebius
  • Crochet17 Skills

    Crochet: Over 20 years

    17 Skills

    • Chain
    • Slip stitch
    • Single crochet
    • Double crochet
    • Afghan Stitch
    • Increase & decrease
    • Surface crochet
    • Half double crochet
    • Bullion/Roll stitch
    • Magic Ring
    • Colorwork
    • Front/Back post stitch
    • Double treble crochet
    • Lace Crochet
    • Treble crochet
    • Working in the round
    • Filet crochet
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