I love the holidays or really any excuse to hang warm, twinkling lights everywhere. Normally, I adorn the rooms of my home with crocheted snowflakes, miniature knits, pom-poms and Christmas tree swag. Unfortunately, I have been so busy this month that I have not decked a single hall! But today I started working on some small pom-poms… Continue reading Emily Explains: How to Make a Pom-Pom With a Fork!
Amy’s Thread: Last Minute Gifts for Knitters
It's coming down to crunch time for the gift giving season. Not sure what to give to the knitters in your life? Or maybe you need to send some ideas to the loved ones who are desperate to find something to give you? This week I've rounded up a wish-list of perfectly practical gifts for… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: Last Minute Gifts for Knitters
Designer Spotlight: Zig Zag Mittens by Joleen Kraft
Joleen Kraft is a freelance copy editor and pattern designer who moonlights at her LYS, The Beehive Wool Shop. It’s a great job for connecting with other makers and expanding her fiber knowledge. Joleen’s designs are often inspired by different places she’s visited around the world. But her Zig Zag Mittens came from something a little… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Zig Zag Mittens by Joleen Kraft
Emily Explains: A Few Methods of Yarn Splicing
For every knitter, there comes a time when your project takes more than one skein of yarn. This leads you to a crossroads. How do you join a new skein? There are so many methods to choose from. A good method for lace is Russian splicing. This method is a little tricky but, when done… Continue reading Emily Explains: A Few Methods of Yarn Splicing
Amy’s Thread: Upcoming Knit-Along with the Berroco Design Team
With the holiday season hitting full stride, usually the last thing we think about is what to knit for ourselves. Or at least in theory, but sometimes planning the next project is the carrot on the stick to get us to the finish line. We're all for a good carrot - how about a New Year, New… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: Upcoming Knit-Along with the Berroco Design Team
Designer Spotlight: Ho Ho Ho Slipper Socks by Lesley Richards
Most knitters have a disaster story or two from their beginner projects. Lesley Richards refers to hers as the “Mega Sock.” She only knit the one, which was big enough to fit both of her feet, and kept it as a reminder to always check gauge. These days, Lesley not only knits socks that fit,… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Ho Ho Ho Slipper Socks by Lesley Richards
Style Your Knits: Flaherty
I've already mentioned in a previous blog post how much I love Flaherty from Norah Gaughan vol. 15. So when we started choosing designs for these videos, it got my vote. It's just a classic cable cardi that looks good on anyone in pretty much any outfit. Don't believe me? See for yourself! Watch more… Continue reading Style Your Knits: Flaherty
Emily Explains: Fringe
Fringe is so easy and so fabulous. Grab all the yarn that your pattern calls for and knit your piece. Assemble it and get ready for the best part of the pattern...cutting and knotting your fringe! I had a lot of fun adding fringe to the designs in booklet #352 Nomad. Here's a how-to video… Continue reading Emily Explains: Fringe
Amy’s Thread: Finding Inspiration and the Magpies, Homebodies and Nomads winner!
Last week I shared a peek at Cirilia Rose's new book, Magpies, Homebodies & Nomads. Thank you so much to everyone for sharing your thoughts on how you get inspired! I've collected a few of my favorite comments to highlight for you - (If you missed the original post you can see it here, and be… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: Finding Inspiration and the Magpies, Homebodies and Nomads winner!
Emily Explains: Knitting with Beads (as you go)
For this week's how-to video, I'm showing you a new way to knit with beads. I was motivated to learn this technique when I was putting together next week's KnitBits. It features a soon-to-be-released free pattern in Cirrus that I've been eyeing in the design office for months now! I can't wait for all of you to see it,… Continue reading Emily Explains: Knitting with Beads (as you go)
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