Mim Bird has been knitting since she was 7 and teaching since she was 9. So it’s no surprise that she grew up to own her own LYS, Over the Rainbow Yarn in Rockland, Maine. Mim and her staff often produce patterns for the shop, particularly for their 12 Weeks of Christmas event. Table Top… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Table Top Tree by Mim Bird
Category: holiday
Emily Explains: How to Make a Pom-Pom With a Fork!
I love the holidays or really any excuse to hang warm, twinkling lights everywhere. Normally, I adorn the rooms of my home with crocheted snowflakes, miniature knits, pom-poms and Christmas tree swag. Unfortunately, I have been so busy this month that I have not decked a single hall! But today I started working on some small pom-poms… Continue reading Emily Explains: How to Make a Pom-Pom With a Fork!
Amy’s Thread: Last Minute Gifts for Knitters
It's coming down to crunch time for the gift giving season. Not sure what to give to the knitters in your life? Or maybe you need to send some ideas to the loved ones who are desperate to find something to give you? This week I've rounded up a wish-list of perfectly practical gifts for… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: Last Minute Gifts for Knitters
Designer Spotlight: Ho Ho Ho Slipper Socks by Lesley Richards
Most knitters have a disaster story or two from their beginner projects. Lesley Richards refers to hers as the “Mega Sock.” She only knit the one, which was big enough to fit both of her feet, and kept it as a reminder to always check gauge. These days, Lesley not only knits socks that fit,… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Ho Ho Ho Slipper Socks by Lesley Richards
Emily Explains: Embroidery Ideas for Minutia ’14
In this year's adorable free Minutia patterns, I designed Blitzen, the quirky little mitten. I was inspired by embroidered and knitted Scandinavian and Norwegian mittens. The embroidery on these mittens is exquisite! The color pattern and motifs are so inspiring. If I had the option, I would love to be dressed in these patterns from head… Continue reading Emily Explains: Embroidery Ideas for Minutia ’14
Emily Explains: Casting on with Two Circular Needles for Corker
My apartment was chilly this morning and as I rummaged through my sock drawer I was disappointed with the number of bulky socks I found. I don't have nearly enough to wear with my favorite fall and winter boots! Obviously, the answer to my problem is to knit myself a pair. Corker is a knee-high sock knitting… Continue reading Emily Explains: Casting on with Two Circular Needles for Corker
Barrison’s Travels: 4th of July
Barrison Bear loves to travel the world, but for this 4th of July she decided to explore a little closer to home. She dreamed up a sassy summer dress and planned a weekend filled with friends and fun activities. Then Hurricane Arthur stormed up the East Coast and, quite literally, rained on her parade. Barrison didn't… Continue reading Barrison’s Travels: 4th of July
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: 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
Norah’s Knits: Knitting Stars
I hear a lot of talk about knitting stars (celebrities), but it's geometric stars that I'm talking about today. A few years ago, when I just couldn't stop knitting hexagons and pentagons, I expanded my explorations to include 3-D shapes. Celestine is made of 10 pentagons all knit on to each other forming a dodecahedron.… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Knitting Stars
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