Amy Antler loves to flip through her many knitting magazines for design inspiration. She can look at the same issue again and again, and each time, something different catches her eye. Her love of mixing and matching stitch patterns is especially evident in her newest design. Amy’s Effloresce Shawl is full of texture and interesting details.… Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Effloresce Shawl by Amy Antler
Tag: cable knitting
Knitter’s Spotlight: Braid Station by Angela Dickson
As I near the end of my very first cable-knitting project, I’m not sure why I waited so long to give this technique a try. I guess I thought something so pretty would be more complicated! If you’re new to cables, too, or just looking for a beautiful project, Angela Dickson’s Braid Station is a… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Braid Station by Angela Dickson
Knitter’s Spotlight: Baby’s First BFF by Mary Triplett
Mary Triplett’s latest design was something of a personal challenge. She often sews teddy bears for people, but this time she wanted to see if she could knit a teddy bear on a blanket using a variety of stitches. “I even had to invent some new stitches because I couldn't find a stitch that worked… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Baby’s First BFF by Mary Triplett
Knitter’s Spotlight: Knits & Zips Cabled Dresses by Laura Zwanziger
When Laura Zwanziger emailed us last year, she had sketches and a plan. An aspiring knitwear designer and college student, Laura was making two dresses for Cornell University’s annual fashion show and she knew she wanted to use Berroco yarns. “I found the Berroco Comfort Chunky and loved the way it felt. The Metallic FX… Continue reading Knitter’s Spotlight: Knits & Zips Cabled Dresses by Laura Zwanziger
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