The warmer fall weather held out in New England yesterday, allowing us a fun playground adventure with four of our five grandchildren. They were all looking so adorable in their little hipster hats and handknits gifted by friends and family (but alas, not by me). All this cuteness reminded be that I really need to… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Easy Baby Patterns
Designer Spotlight: Library Window Watchcap by Christine Guest
Between homeschooling three children, keeping two blogs and publishing knitting patterns, Christine Guest spends a lot of time at her local library. So much time, in fact, that library’s architecture actually inspired a recent design! “I noticed that the windows have the decoration of a square with an x and a cross, so I started… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Library Window Watchcap by Christine Guest
Emily Explains: Color Combinations
I have to be honest, sometimes I find working with color to be extremely difficult. Seriously, I mean how can one possibly narrow down just a few colors of beautifully spun yarn to work with! And to make that decision quickly?! No way.Ultimately, I end up with the same colors - white or “bluish” grey.… Continue reading Emily Explains: Color Combinations
Designer Spotlight: Starbrook Pullover by Cassie Castillo
You know how you can have a closet full of clothing and nothing to wear? Cassie Castillo can relate. A talented knitwear designer, Cassie says she had fallen into a bad habit of designing clothing and accessories that she “aspired” to wear. In reality, most of these items just stayed in her closet. That’s when… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Starbrook Pullover by Cassie Castillo
Emily Explains: Double Yarn Overs
I always have a hard time deciding what styles to knit and wear. Right now I think my favorite style is lace, even as the weather is taking a turn for the cold. I especially like how it looks with layered fabrics, allowing different colors to show through. I will forever be inspired by the… Continue reading Emily Explains: Double Yarn Overs
Norah’s Knits: Skirting the Issue – Knitted Skirts
Confession – While I was planning Norah Gaughan vol. 13, I thought Dickson was a poncho. From the time I made this wonky little sketch in my notebook, through writing the instructions, and even after the first time I put it on the dress form, I held to the belief that Dickson was a poncho.… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Skirting the Issue – Knitted Skirts
Designer Spotlight: Mod Floral Blanket by Lisa Clarke
You might say that Lisa Clarke inherited her love of crochet from her grandmother. More specifically, she inherited 123 granny squares when her grandmother passed away in 2011. She then taught herself how to crochet and used her granny’s squares to make special gifts for other members of her family. It wasn’t long before she… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Mod Floral Blanket by Lisa Clarke
What Inspires: Color Apps
Have you ever wished you could capture the scene in front of you and make it into a color palette? I know I've been amazed by fall foliage or enamored by a bouquet and then, regrettably, forgotten all about it. Recently, I've started using two iPhone/iPad apps to help choose and record colorways. It's an… Continue reading What Inspires: Color Apps
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
Norah’s Knits: Color of the Week – Marigold
Sunday morning, after we've knocked out the NY Times crossword puzzle, my husband and I each dive into our iPads and peruse our Zite feeds the way we used to devour the Sunday paper. Yes, the times, they are a changing, but I'm having fun changing with them. If it weren't for my new habit… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Color of the Week – Marigold
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