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
Ashley’s Adventures in Knitting: Udina KAL
If you haven't heard, our latest knit-along started this week featuring our new free pattern, Udina. This beautiful sweater - designed by the one and only Norah Gaughan - features an interesting new cable pattern that requires two cable needles for one of the stitches. Luckily, it only sounds hard! Watch Emily's How-To Video: Typically, we… Continue reading Ashley’s Adventures in Knitting: Udina KAL
Norah’s Knits: Women Come in Different Shapes and Sizes
Many of you have noticed that I make it a point to photograph sweaters from my booklets on a variety of body types. This gets a bit tricky since the majority of professional models are a size 4 and 5'10". Things have started to come around though and most modeling agencies now have plus size… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Women Come in Different Shapes and Sizes
Spring/Summer 2014 Preview
I don't know about you, but after experiencing this week's polar vortex, I'm more than ready to think about spring! I'm longing for warm, sunny days, blooming flowers and beautiful lightweight knits! Are you with me? I can't deliver on the weather, but I can tell you that it won't be long before we unveil… Continue reading Spring/Summer 2014 Preview
Norah’s Knits: What Everyone is Knitting
I'm about to tell you about our most popular patterns this season. Why should that matter? If everyone else was jumping off a cliff, would you jump too? Which reminds me of this GREAT video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6ZjMWLqJvM Even though I don't like to think of myself as a lemming (in the popular metaphor sort of way),… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: What Everyone is Knitting
Designer Spotlight: Snowflake by Stephanie Mason
Stephanie Mason describes herself as an “all around crafty lady.” She knits, crochets, embroiders and whips up beautiful new designs at an impressive pace. Recently, she set a lofty creative goal – to design and publish 100 baby sweater patterns in one year! She’s even set up a website to share her progress. #16 on… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Snowflake by Stephanie Mason
Norah’s Knits: (Almost) Forgotten Free Patterns
I was wandering about on our web site, looking for an older free pattern, when I realized how many great patterns I had forgotten about. I get the feeling that if I have forgotten about them, chances are everyone else has too. I've assembled a collection of my favorites - things I'd like to wear.… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: (Almost) Forgotten Free Patterns
Norah’s Knits: Easy Fairisle Knits
Don't be afraid of Fair Isle knitting. You can do it! When my friend Grace taught me how to knit, she really pushed the limits by having me make a Fair Isle hat in 2 colors on a circular size 4 needle. We were working with what she had around the house. I had a… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Easy Fairisle Knits
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
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