What does it mean to "knit it old school?" This is a question explored and answered at length in Knitting it Old School, a fantastically fun new book by Stitchy McYarnpants (purveyor of all things kitschy and hilarious) and Caro Sheridan, an omnicraftual maker of highly collectible fabric goods. It's a truly impressive collection of… Continue reading Retro Knits!
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Vampire Knits!
I have some exciting news to share. This week marks the debut of a book called Vampire Knits, and I just happen to have a sweater in it. Actually...I happen to have the COVER!! My contribution, the Lore Hoodie was a last minute one, and it had to be knit twice because the first one… Continue reading Vampire Knits!
Remix is ACE
You may have heard that Berroco has debuted its first ecologically minded yarn. While I'm absolutely thrilled that this yarn is made of 100% recycled fibers (you can read more about this yarn here), I'm even more happy to report that it is a fabulous yarn. I had a bit of Remix moment this summer!… Continue reading Remix is ACE
New England Knits!
Read on to hear some behind the scenes scoop from the authors of New England Knits, Cecily Glowik MacDonald and Melissa LaBarre. CR: Hey ladies! Why don't we start by explaining how you know each other? We first met many years ago through mutual friends, but because we lived in different places, we lost touch. When… Continue reading New England Knits!
Twist and shout!
Twist Fall 2010 is UP! Norah and I both have designs in this issue. It's my first design for Twist and I couldn’t be more excited about it! Norah designed a pullover called Orange Pop, a really fun turtleneck with quirky details. Using Mary-Heather's exact measurements and fun personality as inspiration, Norah designed a figure-flattering… Continue reading Twist and shout!
iPad sketching
Like (how many) millions of folks, I just HAD to have an iPad. I told myself it would be useful but I am not sure I totally believed it, not 100% anyway. Sure , I read what the the naysayers had to say. It didn't deter me. I really WANTED it. Now, I happily and… Continue reading iPad sketching
A useful gift
A few years ago I ran into the folks who make the Nantucket Diddy Bagg. They make a really cool, versatile canvas tote. The tool pockets can be on the inside or the outside.. You can use it as a backpack OR a tote OR unzip it and hang it flat on the wall. Originally… Continue reading A useful gift
Mo Rocca itchy sweater saga goes mainstream
As many of you may recall, I was all worked up a year ago when Mo Rocca declared, on National Public Radio no less, that he didn't like homemade sweaters because they are "always itchy." Several fellow ravelers and I took quick action and that's all documented in my earlier post here. The sweater was presented… Continue reading Mo Rocca itchy sweater saga goes mainstream
Curl up…
Last week in KnitBits we introduced our new afghan book, Comfort Knitting & Crochet: Afghans. I thought it would be fun to delve into some of the design minds behind this stunning collection (see more on Ravelry). I asked Donna Yacino and Margery Winter to share their afghan associations with me... CR: Describe your fantasy living… Continue reading Curl up…
AT THE SAME TIME
These words jump up at you from the page, and if you're like me, they can make your stomach sink almost instantly. If you're a newer knitter you may be aghast--how can you perform two knitting actions simultaneously?! If you're a more experienced knitter, it more likely that you've confidently forged ahead with one side… Continue reading AT THE SAME TIME
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