BYO Chimney Holiday Stocking
The Knitting Bricks Scarf was an introduction for this fun project. This time, we are really getting into the brick spirit by adding some mortar to hold our bricks together. … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
Showy Cable! A New Way to Knit Faux Cables
Updated November 27, 2017 for new yarn and edges. There are an amazing number of ways you can use the Showy Decrease and every time I think I’m done … … Continue reading
Granite Lake Shawl Adds Motion to Garter
The next series of Showy Garter designs demonstrate how the raised lines can be formatted to create pattern on the knit fabric. I call it Garter in Motion and (as … Continue reading
