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
Cowl Plays with Color by Freia
The yarn community is filled with amazingly creative designers, dyers and spinners. Tina Whitmore, founder of KnitWhits is certainly among that set and her new yarn company, Freia Fine Handpaints … Continue reading
Curb Rolling Edges with these Pretty Options
I’ve been working on a number of projects that needed either decorative or non-rolling edges. This gradient Showy Cable Cowl is next up on the list. I wanted pretty edges … Continue reading
Knotted K2Tog Bind Off
I needed a decorative edge for a design of a Showy Garter crescent shawl. While garter stitch doesn’t roll, the edges can be a bit drab. In the process of … Continue reading
Celebrating Cassini
I try to stay focused, really I do. I promise myself I will work on the almost a dozen projects ready and waiting for patterns, but then inspiration strikes and … Continue reading
Free Bonus Pattern, Extreme Curves Ahead.
What to do on a snowy day? I found myself snowed in (again) with the desire to knit something cozy. A quick knit for a “sit in front of the fire … Continue reading
The Knotted Bind Off, Another Fantastic Edge
I love big bulky edges. Not only do they add a great deal of drama, they have more stretch and more weight making them perfect for a wide variety of projects. … Continue reading
Resilient Bind Off Adds a Pretty Edge to Your Knitting
The Resilient Cast on was one of our first Nuance announcements. It’s never had a good partner bind off … until now. You can see just how pretty it is in … Continue reading
Let’s Celebrate with this Free High Sierra Scarf
. Moving to Lake Tahoe has definitely influenced my knitting. The temperature here at 7,000 feet swings widely from fall to spring. The temperature rises as high as 70 during … Continue reading
Estrellita Blanket Showcases Some Favorite Nuances
Updated February 2017 I knew as soon as I knit the first Estrelitta Hat sample, I’d want a blanket in the same style. And so after a bit of a snow … Continue reading
Snowed In Headband Makes a Great Last Minute Gift (free pattern)
Holiday knitting panic set in Friday. It generally does this time each December when I realize I’m not going to be able to finish all the knit gifts I had … Continue reading
Woven Cast On Perfect for Hats, Socks, Everything
I love the Resilient Cast On. I was using it consistently until I started a few projects with a large number of cast on stitches. It starts with a third more stitches, which … Continue reading
