We're always delighted when independent designers choose our yarn for their patterns, and lately I've come across some really great designs... First off, check out the Winter Wheat Hat in Flicker, designed by Kristen Ashbaugh-Helmreich. The hat's stitch pattern is a perfect match for Flicker's bouncy elasticity, and the slightly slouchy fit is very flattering.… Continue reading Even More Independent Patterns
Month: April 2012
The Winner
Near the end of February, we were excited to receive an email from About.com congratulating us on making the finals for their Knitting Readers’ Choice Awards. It’s a yearly contest About.com does to find out about their readers’ favorite things, and we were nominated for the Favorite Yarn Brand category. We were up against four… Continue reading The Winner
In Motion
We recently upgraded our video editing equipment, and I’m having a great time exploring all the new features. The possibilities for color, titles, effects and transitions are now almost endless, so my new challenge is trying to keep my videos from turning into effects-laden carnival rides. Probably the best way to stay on the straight… Continue reading In Motion
Decreasing Gracefully
It’s a phrase that pops up pretty frequently in knitting patterns: “Decrease X sts across the row.” It saves print space and keeps patterns concise, but if you’re not a whiz with quick calculations, it can seem a little discouraging... With a piece of scrap paper, though, you can easily work out a simple plan for… Continue reading Decreasing Gracefully