I have to begin this blog post by saying that Andean Mist is my new favorite yarn. It is so soft and fluffy without shedding all over you! When working on booklet #347, I designed Holman-Hunt - a large, rectangular shawl with an easy-to-memorize pattern stitch repeat. For those of you who are intimidated by charts, it is lace… Continue reading Emily Explains: Pattern Stitch for Holman Hunt
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Emily Explains: Donnely’s Fisherman’ s Rib
This weekend I traveled up to Maine and explored Monhegan Island for the day. As always, it was beautiful with a foggy morning that turned into a bright and sunny day. I love seeing all the different people on the island - the working boats, pulling up traps and the artists tucked in the gardens or along the cliffs… Continue reading Emily Explains: Donnely’s Fisherman’ s Rib
Emily Explains: Steam Blocking
Steaming is a great and gentle way to finish your knitted garment or accessory. Just like wet blocking, steaming allows your stitches to bloom and the fabric to even. The benefit to steaming is that it takes less time to dry! You can block, steam and throw on your fabulous garment or accessory in no… Continue reading Emily Explains: Steam Blocking
Emily Explains: Color Options for Splice
What is soft, cuddly and furry all over? Marmot! This yarn's soft fur-like texture lends itself to many fun accessory patterns, but Norah believed it would make a lovely garment, too! Splice is a simple pullover that combines both Vintage DK for the sleeves and Marmot for the body. Some of you have written in… Continue reading Emily Explains: Color Options for Splice
Emily Explains: How To Crochet the Pattern Stitch for Bantry
August is here and I am thoroughly enjoying flipping through the latest fashion magazines to see what is new for Fall '14. I love this spread in W so much, it is actually making me long for sweater weather! Okay, okay...I'm not ready for summer to be over just yet, but I am working with tweeds and… Continue reading Emily Explains: How To Crochet the Pattern Stitch for Bantry
Emily Explains: Reaching the End of Your Shawl, Chock
For those of you who are participating in the Chock knit-along, you are doing great! I hope you are enjoying your knitting. I know being in the middle of a project can be both exhilarating and exhausting. Don't give up my strong knitters! The end is near. Some of you who have reached the point where… Continue reading Emily Explains: Reaching the End of Your Shawl, Chock
Emily Explains: Fixing a Cable
I am very lucky to be surrounded by talented makers here in the design studio. Whenever I am at a loss for a how-to video idea they jump to my help. ( Thank you, guys! ) Alison suggested a technique to help fix a mistake you find a few rows after you twist a cable the… Continue reading Emily Explains: Fixing a Cable
Emily Explains: Embellished Socks
I love embellishments of all kinds but embroidery and a little bit of lace are my favorite. I went through a phase in college where I sewed lace onto all of my wool boot socks. I loved wearing my lace socks with my beat up doc martens and floral dresses. It is the perfect balance of silliness… Continue reading Emily Explains: Embellished Socks
Emily Explains: Getting Started With Chock
In the summertime, I love having a simple shawl at hand in case I need to cover up from the sun or a cool breeze. Chock, a beautiful lace pattern from Norah Gaughan vol. 14, knit in Maya is a perfect choice. When you're just casting on, you'll want to knit somewhere quiet, maybe in the park or… Continue reading Emily Explains: Getting Started With Chock
Emily Explains: How To Wear Laodi
When designing each season there is always a rush of designing that happens before the photoshoot. It is both exhilarating and exhausting. Last season, we were so lucky to have Martha Wissing, a talented designer who handled our pattern support questions at the time, knock out a few accessories. Laodi, featured in booklet #348, is a… Continue reading Emily Explains: How To Wear Laodi
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