Hey! Have you seen the new issue of Twist Collective? I'm so happy to have my cardigan, Kingscot, included in this gorgeous, innovative, on-line magazine. Don't be afraid of all those bobbles. I did them all without turning. I guess I'd call them "i-cord" bobbles. Be sure to check out Eloise Narrigan's charming illustrations in the… Continue reading Kingscot
Month: November 2008
Staycation, all I ever wanted…
This week's KnitBits, due out on Friday, is the second in a series of themed entries called the Recession Collection. Last week's issue was a collection of 50 projects you can knit for under 50 dollars--a LOT less than 50 dollars in most cases. Not a subscriber? KnitBits is a weekly newsletter that brings… Continue reading Staycation, all I ever wanted…
Feel it out…
In the last post, Norah described Pure Merino Heathers as having a "slightly dry hand," and blog reader Marty asked us to elaborate on this. "Hand" is an elusive, idiosyncratic when it comes to yarn. I like to borrow a few terms from the culinary world to explain what hand means--it is similar to the… Continue reading Feel it out…
Ravelers’ NGV3 sweaters
I was bopping about Ravelry last night, wondering how many knitters were using Berroco yarn to knit patterns from my fall booklet. We hesitate to harp on it, but, after all, selling yarn is what my job is all about. I am very happy to report that I found some truly outstanding work. Y'all make me proud… Continue reading Ravelers’ NGV3 sweaters