This post could also be called "What To Do On the Snow Day Before Valentine's Day," as this is a good crafty project to do with kids. String hearts are good projects for all ages, so my first-grader and I teamed up to document the process step-by-step. Prepare Your Glue We used a… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: No-Knit Yarn Valentines
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Designer Spotlight: Ella by Irina Eberhardt
Irina Eberhardt’s grandmother used to say, “if your mittens and socks are made out natural fiber, arthritis will not bother you.” Those words stuck in Irina’s mind and still influence her yarn selections when designing. Irina chose Berroco Ultra Alpaca Fine for her new shawl pattern, Ella. Knit from the bottom up, the piece features… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Ella by Irina Eberhardt
Amy’s Thread: Marmot Day
Today, February 2nd, is Groundhog day, the day when according to some a Groundhog (AKA Woodchuck... AKA Marmots) will wake up from hibernation, look out of his hole and predict the length of winter. According to the contributors to Wikipedia, rodents are accurate predictors of the weather 39% of the time. Which is not an impressive… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: Marmot Day
Designer Spotlight: January Snow by Maggie Fangmann
Maggie Fangmann adores things that have history, whether it’s the former mining town where she lives or the tradition of knitting in her family. She can trace their love of needles and yarn back to her great-great-grandmother in Denmark. And she’s adding to that history with every new design. January Snow is an afghan block… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: January Snow by Maggie Fangmann
Emily Explains: Snow Day Fun
When I am home on a snowy day there is nothing I want to do more than curl up with a bowl of popcorn, some tea and yarn. Yesterday, I had the popcorn and the tea, but I did not have enough yarn to cast on for a new project! Not sure what to do,… Continue reading Emily Explains: Snow Day Fun
Designer Spotlight: Colour Me Surprised Cowl by Emily Manasc
A full-time student and part-time yarn shop employee, Emily Manasc doesn’t have much free time for knitwear design – at least when she’s awake. The idea for Emily’s Colour Me Surprised Cowl actual came to her in a dream. She had purchased a new shade of Boboli Lace that day and left the rest to her… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Colour Me Surprised Cowl by Emily Manasc
Aidez KAL: Adjusting Decreases for Raglan Armhole
Hi everyone, I'm Alison and I do a little bit of everything for the design team. I don't normally write on the blog, but I wanted to share an easy equation that should help a lot of you participating in our Aidez KAL. Sometimes when substituting yarns, you can achieve the stitch gauge, which is typically more important,… Continue reading Aidez KAL: Adjusting Decreases for Raglan Armhole
Colorful Hats Giveaway
It's hard to believe that Knit and Crochet Now! is already starting its sixth season! That means 13 new episodes featuring more than 40 patterns - not to mention, new techniques and tips from host Brett Bara, designers Ellen Gormley, Robyn Chachula and Kristin Nicholas, as well as a few special guests. … Continue reading Colorful Hats Giveaway
Emily Explains: Emily Ocker’s Cast On
I got a great question on Ravelry this week. A knitter asked how to start Cecelia, the big circular blanket from booklet #357 Berroco Comfort for Baby. As written, the pattern calls for you to cast on 10 sts and divide them onto 3 needles to begin working in the round. This cast on will leave a hole… Continue reading Emily Explains: Emily Ocker’s Cast On
Designer Spotlight: Kvitt by Talitha Kuomi
Talitha Kuomi’s path to knitwear design was winding, and it involved a number of odd jobs. From forklift operator to bridal seamstress, Talitha says she was happy to do whatever fit at a particular point in her life. And the skills she picked up along the way are part of the reason her current work… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Kvitt by Talitha Kuomi
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