Knitting Bricks
Here’s another Showy Garter pattern I’ve been looking forward to sharing with you. It’s the first of a series of holiday gift knitting ideas I’ll be posting in the next … Continue reading
Smart-Baby Blanket for the Future Genius in Your Family
I really enjoy working in a yarn shop again. It’s hard to call it work. My role is really to just teach and chat about knitting. Not a bad gig … Continue reading
Duille Poncho Adds Texture … Everywhere
It’s time to try out that Porthole Eyelet. Here’s a hint, generally when I announce a new technique, I like to give you an example of how to use it. … Continue reading
This Porthole Eyelet Stands Up to Blocking
It started with turning decreases into decorative elements. I love to add texture to knitting. The most common way I do this is with the Showy Decrease. The Showy Decrease … Continue reading
Falling in Love with Oregon on my Vogue Knitting Retreat
There is no one more surprised than me that I’ve never been on a knitting retreat. It just never seemed to work out, the timing was never quite right or … Continue reading
Design Along, The Sleeves
Design Along Post 5 Design progress and knitting progress move ahead at different rates. One hopes the design process leads the knitting but I’ve been known to knit without really … Continue reading
Ready, Set, Swatch
Design Along Post 4 Who’s ready to get their hands dirty … jump into the deep end or whatever metaphor works for you? As you can see, the back of … Continue reading
Knitting Nuance Home Schooling
Design Along Post 3 Yes, I have been knitting the back of the sweater. Still so far so good and I am loving the Rowan yarn. I’m almost up to … Continue reading
Let’s Get This “Design Along” Started
Design Along Post 2 Time to jump right into this design. My Wish List There are a few things I know up front as I start the design. I’d like … Continue reading
Design Along, Let’s Try Something New
Design Along Post 1 I’d like to try something new if you’re game. Usually I think, invent and design behind the scenes. Dreaming up, testing, discarding, retrying and finally knitting … Continue reading
These Playful Pleats Don’t Require Folding
OK, who’s ready to have a little fun this winter? As promised, here’s yet another way to use the Showy Decrease and this one is just delightful (if I do … Continue reading
Foolproof Method to Seam Garter Ends (without grafting)
Who out there loves to finish their knitting? No? It’s a common issue that can result in a pile of UFO’s that are this close to the finish line. I am … Continue reading
