Whenever she would run errands or drive her kids around town, Katherine Lee wished she had something warm to throw on in the car – especially on those chilly mornings. In particular, she wanted something that would work over a variety of outfits and could keep her neck nice and cozy. She came up with a general design… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Noe Valley Sweater by Katherine Lee
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Designer Spotlight: Helena Bean Cardigan by Jenni Lansing
Between two moves, work and taking care of her two young kids, it took Jenni Lansing about a year to finish her first design. But it was time well spent. The Helena Bean Cardigan is a sweet little sweater that’s bursting with texture. Its mix of cables, lace and bobbles is impressive, especially for a… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Helena Bean Cardigan by Jenni Lansing
Designer Spotlight: Breakfast Waffles Socks by Rosencrantz Knits
Working as a school teacher in New Brunswick, Brittany (a.k.a. Rosencrantz Knits) has plenty of opportunity to show off her collection of colorful and "cableicious" handknits. In fact, her students have come to expect it! While many of Brittany's designs are inspired by her love of literature, her latest came from a more practical place… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Breakfast Waffles Socks by Rosencrantz Knits
Designer Spotlight: Movie Theatre Hat by Stephanie Engle
You never know when inspiration will hit. For Stephanie Engle, it happened while she was at the movies with her daughter. She saw a cute hat on a woman sitting in front of them and kept the stitch patterns in mind for a future project. It was nearly a year before Stephanie put those ideas… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Movie Theatre Hat by Stephanie Engle
Designer Spotlight: The Little House by Mary Lee
Mary Lee loves knitting Christmas ornaments for her friends and family. After all, they’re cute, quick to knit and one size fits everyone! This year she came up with a new ornament design, which can be customized to celebrate any special event! The Little House is a tiny, 3-dimensional ornament that looks exactly like it… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: The Little House by Mary Lee
Designer Spotlight: Fringeworthy by Shelley Brander
They say two heads are better than one. That’s especially true when those heads belong to two talented knitters and shop owners! In this case, it started with a “recipe” that Shelli Westcott, owner of Knitterly, came up with for a self-fringing shawl. She shared it with Shelley Brander, owner of Loops, who added a… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Fringeworthy by Shelley Brander
Designer Spotlight: Mouette Mittens by Emily Ringelman
After a recent move from California to Delaware, Emily Ringelman realized that her supply of winter weather gear was severely lacking. (Can you say polar vortex?) So, as any knitter would do, Emily turned to her stash and picked out some Vintage DK to make a pair of “warm, non-itchy” mittens! Emily’s Mouette Mittens –… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Mouette Mittens by Emily Ringelman
Designer Spotlight: Poncho Zillah by Jessica Mounts
Jessica Mounts loves knitting for her nieces and nephews. In fact, her latest design was inspired by and named after her baby niece, Zillah! Poncho Zillah is a sweet little hooded poncho. It’s knit from the top-down, starting with a garter stitch rectangle that is folded over to form the hood. Stitches for the body… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Poncho Zillah by Jessica Mounts
Designer Spotlight: Skullcracker by Carissa Browning
Carissa Browning wouldn’t design just any old hat. She prefers to “fiddle around with unusual construction methods.” That's how she came up with her latest design, Skullcracker. This seemingly simple, stockinette cap starts with a magic cast on and is knit in alternating rectangles that are created by picking up stitches from the previous edges.… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Skullcracker by Carissa Browning
Designer Spotlight: Get-up-and-go Cowl by Diane Augustin
Diane Augustin has been knitting and crocheting for most of her life. What’s she’s learned over the years, is that it’s still the simple one or two skein projects that make her happiest. That goes for knitting and designing. Her Ravelry designer page is filled with beautiful cowls and other accessories– many also featuring her love… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Get-up-and-go Cowl by Diane Augustin
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