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
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
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
Change of Pace with this Loopy Scarf
Who remembers novelty yarn? Not all that long ago, eyelash yarn may have single handedly rejuvenated the knitting industry. Why was that? Knitting is centuries old, but for the vast majority … 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
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
Can You Help Me with a New Pattern?
The “Intro to Showy Garter e-Book” announcement in January was just the first of five (yes, five!) Showy Garter e-books, each of which illustrates a different way to use the … 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
Wrap & Tuck this Showy Garter Scarf
Intro to Showy Garter Blog Post 5 This cozy Carnelian Bay scarf switches things up from the preceding scarves in this Showy Garter collection. The scarf is knit side-to-side with … Continue reading
Zephyr Cove Scarf Added to Free eBook
Intro to Showy Garter Blog Post 4 I’m about to settle into a few hours of Super Bowl watching, but first wanted to share the next project in the Showy Garter … Continue reading
Rubicon Bay Scarf is Pure Fun
Intro to Showy Garter Blog Post 3 The Rubicon Bay Scarf Impulse Buying I stopped by Jimmy Beans Wool when they were restocking their supply of Cascade Magnum. The yarn comes … Continue reading
