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
Wait. Don’t Knit 1 F&B, Look What Happens When You Reverse It.
This simple change results in a less noticeable increase.
2 New Techniques to Smooth Out Your Ribbed Hat Top
The Yosemite Dome Hat Backstory. I’m about to throw my mother-in-law under the bus. It might not be the smartest personal decision ever made, but it’s part of the story … Continue reading
A New Raised Ridge that Beats a Garter Ridge Handsdown
Sometimes it’s all about introducing new big impactful knitting skills (like the Showy Decrease) and sometimes it’s just a tweak like this Nuance-lette. See where you can use it. Showy … Continue reading
The Double Decker Hat Top
Where no hat top has gone before. This is one of my favorite Nuances, both because it adds a design element where there’s hasn’t been any and because it’s just … Continue reading
Try a New ” Covert” Eyelet Increase
The increases in this ruffle are not where they appear to be. You’ll find as we go along, I tend to use decreases when shaping a project. It’s an opportunity … Continue reading
The Late Harvest Shawl Illustrates a Subtle Decrease
The results of our eyelet experiment … What better way to demonstrate the use of the Perfect Eyelet than with this lovely Late Harvest Shawl; its name inspired by the … Continue reading
The Perfect Eyelet Experiment (part 2)
When we last left our eyelet experiment, we had determined that the yo/k2tog combination appeared to be the smoothest of the four given options. But now, let’s take it … Continue reading
The Perfect Eyelet Experiment (part 1)
Where would knitting be without the eyelet? From exquisite lace patterns to the simplest stitch patterns, eyelets are a foundation of knitting design. Typically a yarn over, eyelets can be … Continue reading
