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
Dubhlinn Summer a Showy Cable Shell
Our last post introduced the Showy Cable, an exciting new way to use the Showy Decrease to knit a faux cable. One of my favorite things about the Showy Decrease … 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
Use the Showy Decrease to Improve Stitch Patterns
All the Ways We’ve Used the Showy Decrease Just when you thought we might be running out of ways to use the Showy Decrease, I’m back to tell you I still … 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
New Cowl Perfect for Some (a lot of) Snow Shoveling
I had tons of snow growing up, so I didn’t miss it during the years we lived in California, or so I thought. Now that we’ve moved to Lake Tahoe … 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
This Louisa Harding Yarn Has Lovely Color Transitions
I owe you a blanket pattern. I promised to add one to the Estrellita Hat pattern when it was announced. The only issue is the original sample blanket was the inspiration for … Continue reading
Estrellita Hat Hits #1 on Ravelry
When the rest of the world talks about social media, they’re thinking Facebook, Twitter, etc. Knitters think Ravelry. Blog followers received our quarterly newsletter on November 6th. It included a … Continue reading
Create This Beautiful Star Pattern with the Showy Decrease
Here’s a fantastic new use for the Showy Decrease.
Doubling Down with the Showy Rib
In January, we introduced you to the Showy Rib and announced a one-sided super deep rib with the Telluride Canyon Scarf. Now let’s take a look at what happens when you double … Continue reading
