Angie aka silver bell on Ravelry knit Chock from Norah Gaughan vol. 14, and she styled it perfectly: a good pair of jeans, a classic button down and the cutest loafers! Her look is classic and yet, it feels completely fresh. Here's what she said: "...this one is already a favorite. It feels comfy, like a shawl you’d wrap up… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: Knitter Style – Chock
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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
Amy’s Thread: What to Knit Next: Fringe
Forecasting fringe was one of the recurring themes for Spring 2o14 fashion on the runway and style blogs. The trend continues for Fall 2014: Emily has this fashion moment covered in booklet #347 Nomad, part of our new collection for Fall/Winter '14. She composed this collection with layers of shimmery, tonal, variegated yarns in a fun mix of weights and… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: What to Knit Next: Fringe
What to Knit: Pat
It can be hard to judge personality from a single photograph, but we knew immediately that Pat Philbin could work it in front of the camera! Since she also lives nearby, Pat and Norah were able to meet up prior to our What to Knit shoot for an afternoon shopping trip. They picked up a… Continue reading What to Knit: Pat
Emily Explains: Getting Creative with Iwo
I'm excited to say that Iwo is one of our most popular designs for Spring/Summer 2014. This two-tone shawl is knit in Berroco Folio which is a great trans-seasonal yarn made from alpaca and viscose. It's so soft and light, it can work as an accessory in the spring and summer, but it's also warm enough… Continue reading Emily Explains: Getting Creative with Iwo
DIY Hair with Jennie Kay Beauty: Side Braid from Booklet #336
It's one of those things that makes our booklets look so nice, yet it has nothing to do with yarn. I'm talking, of course, about the fabulous hairstyles created by our go-to hair and makeup artist, Jennie Kay Plumb. I'm always in awe of how fast and flawlessly she can whip up a new 'do… Continue reading DIY Hair with Jennie Kay Beauty: Side Braid from Booklet #336
Emily Explains: Ways to Wear a Triangle Shawl
This summer I found a shawl at a flea market in Portland, ME. It's a triangle shawl made of white silky yarn and trimmed with fringe that sways with my every move. This shawl has become one of my favorite accessories because it can be manipulated and worn in a variety of ways, making the form look… Continue reading Emily Explains: Ways to Wear a Triangle Shawl
What to Knit: Nancy
Nancy Bacon is not your typical grandmother from Minnesota. She's 61 going on 20, full of energy and enthusiasm! We all had a great time getting to know Nancy as we filmed our latest episode of What to Knit. Before the shoot, Norah picked out an assortment of designs based on Nancy's broad knitting preferences.… Continue reading What to Knit: Nancy
Emily Explains: Ways to Wear Big Scarves
The air is chilly again today and I officially want to be snuggled in a blanket all the time. This becomes a bit of a problem when life resumes and, you know... I have to go out in public. My best solution? Knit a big cozy scarf... choose a scrumptious yarn and wrap myself up in… Continue reading Emily Explains: Ways to Wear Big Scarves
Emily Explains: Color Combinations
I have to be honest, sometimes I find working with color to be extremely difficult. Seriously, I mean how can one possibly narrow down just a few colors of beautifully spun yarn to work with! And to make that decision quickly?! No way.Ultimately, I end up with the same colors - white or “bluish” grey.… Continue reading Emily Explains: Color Combinations
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