As I near the end of my very first cable-knitting project, I’m not sure why I waited so long to give this technique a try. I guess I thought something so pretty would be more complicated! If you’re new to cables, too, or just looking for a beautiful project, Angela Dickson’s Braid Station is a… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Braid Station by Angela Dickson
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Norah’s Knits: Knit & Crochet Afghans
While I'm not ready for the summer to be over, I have to admit I'm enjoying the cool crisp nights in New England this week. The thought of having an afghan in progress draped across my lap is suddenly appealing. I just have to decide which one to knit or crochet. This one? Meant to… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Knit & Crochet Afghans
Knitter’s Spotlight: Baby’s First BFF by Mary Triplett
Mary Triplett’s latest design was something of a personal challenge. She often sews teddy bears for people, but this time she wanted to see if she could knit a teddy bear on a blanket using a variety of stitches. “I even had to invent some new stitches because I couldn't find a stitch that worked… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Baby’s First BFF by Mary Triplett
Norah’s Knits: Cable Cardigan Tips and Tricks
If you've been following our Merle Cardigan KAL, you know that both Ashley and I have been knitting right along with the rest of the Ravelers and we're both looking forward to wearing our FO's. Making a Merle for myself was a great reminder of the all the places along the way that might be… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Cable Cardigan Tips and Tricks
Knitter’s Spotlight: Ona’s Slouchy Tee by Donna Palicka
After 21 years working for an international architectural firm, Donna Palicka left the corporate world and opened her own yarn shop - the Sister-Arts Studio in Chicago. Her goal then, and still today, was to teach the fiber arts to all ages, or as she puts it, “teach love.” Donna has found a new use… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Ona’s Slouchy Tee by Donna Palicka
Ashley’s Adventures in Knitting: Merle Progress & Prize Info
Finally, I'm making some progress. If you read my last post, you'll recall I was feeling somewhat defeated by all the increases. Turns out, I was doing twice as many increases as the pattern called for....grrrr. After some frogging and a lot of re-knitting, my Merle is back on track! And I'm starting to see… Continue reading Ashley’s Adventures in Knitting: Merle Progress & Prize Info
Emily Explains: Sewing on Buttons
Between work and knitting for others, it’s hard to find the time to knit for myself. I managed to squeeze some in during my visit to the Mermaid's Purl in Wickford, RI, knitting with Lizzie and her customers, and also on a trip to Maine. I was finally able to finish this cute wool sweater that… Continue reading Emily Explains: Sewing on Buttons
Knitter’s Spotlight: No. 269 Fuji Shawl by Darlene Joyce
Darlene Joyce was a on a mission to prove that a beautiful knitted shawl does not have to be made with fine weight yarns. That’s how she came up with the pattern for her No. 269 Fuji Shawl, knit in Berroco Fuji! The crescent-shaped shawl is worked from the bottom-up, starting with the lovely lace… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: No. 269 Fuji Shawl by Darlene Joyce
Emily Explains: Knitting with Two Circular Needles
If you read my post last week, you’ll know that I've been trying to teach myself how to use the magic loop method. I promised that I would start my next pair of socks using this method... I didn't get too far on my new sock, but I did get the chance to visit another… Continue reading Emily Explains: Knitting with Two Circular Needles
What to Knit: Cambria
The first thing I noticed about Cambria was her height. Of course, it didn't help that she was standing next to Norah! Cambria had warned us about her 6 ft frame before agreeing to be our What to Knit model, but we were up to the challenge and confident that a number of our new… Continue reading What to Knit: Cambria
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