I've recently realized that in my free time I want to be knitting something special but...very simple. I do enjoy the complicated, mind-bending, mathematically-concocted knitting and the feeling of accomplishement when the shapes come together. But every once and a while, I just want something simple, beautiful and cozy. The feather and fan stitch is… Continue reading Emily Explains: Feather and Fan Stitch
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Emily Explains: Stranded Knitting in the Round
One of my best friends from high school is from Iceland. She used to go home to visit and come back with photos that looked as if they came from a stunning fashion magazine. The sweaters on her friends and family members were gorgeous! Many were made by hand, gifts from someone special. I'll never… Continue reading Emily Explains: Stranded Knitting in the Round
Emily Explains: Duplicate Stitch
We all love Fair Isle and intarsia, but sometimes those techniques can be a little intimidating. And what if you only want to add color in a small section of your knitted piece? Try duplicate stitch! It's a sophisticated style of embroidery and it's really easy to learn! You simply use a contrasting yarn to follow the… Continue reading Emily Explains: Duplicate Stitch
Barrison’s Travels: New Hampshire Photo Shoot
Barrison bearly had a chance to get over the jet lag from her SoCal vacation before she was on the road again. This time she joined the rest of the design team for our Spring/Summer '14 photo shoot in New Hampshire. Since it was her second trip to the Granite State, she didn't have to… Continue reading Barrison’s Travels: New Hampshire Photo Shoot
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
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
Emily Explains: Knitting with the Magic Loop
Socks are one of my favorite things to knit. I love making them from start to finish. A sock is small enough to fit conveniently in my bag and travel with me wherever I go. Although sock knitting keeps me calm in stressful situations, it can be frustrating when my stitches slide off my double… Continue reading Emily Explains: Knitting with the Magic Loop
Emily Explains: Torrey’s Rib Pattern
Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting Spinning Yarns in New Hampshire for a day. I got to know Margot (the owner), Kerri, and Dianna (Margot’s mom!). It was so wonderful! I joined in on their morning class where everyone brought the project they were working on. All of the knitters were helping each other and sharing ideas. It… Continue reading Emily Explains: Torrey’s Rib Pattern
Barrison’s Travels: TNNA Columbus
As I mentioned in last week's TNNA in Review, Barrison tagged along on our recent trip to Columbus, OH for The National Needlearts Association's summer trade show. She really enjoyed meeting new people, but if I had to guess, I'd say her favorite part was probably the food! She got her first taste of strawberries, steak and… Continue reading Barrison’s Travels: TNNA Columbus
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