When it comes to wearing stripes, people often have strong opinions. I’ve ventured into this territory before and been met with mixed results. Still, I believe in Rayures, the horizontal striped piece I designed in Ultra Alpaca a few years back. Perhaps it was a bold move to photograph it on a bust size 14… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Wearable Stripes
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Norah’s Knits: Modern Lace Knitting
I love the simple, modern, almost stark lace I have been seeing in fashion lately. Simple and bold openwork patterns not only suit my sensibilities, they are much easier to knit than more ornate lace knitting stitches. Inspired by this trend, I used several different types of knitted lace patterns in Norah Gaughan volume 12.… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Modern Lace Knitting
KnitBits Preview: Winter Giveaway
Would a new knitting book and some free Berroco yarn help make your new year happier? We thought so! Make sure you read tomorrow’s KnitBits, to find out how to enter our winter giveaway. Five winners will receive Cathy Carron’s “Short Story: chic knits for layering.” The book features 35 designs – all quick knits… Continue reading KnitBits Preview: Winter Giveaway
Curvy Girl Crochet
Tired of patterns that don’t fit your shape? Or maybe you’re looking for a way to make crochet less boxy? Whatever the problem, designer Mary Beth Temple has a solution in her latest book, Curvy Girl Crochet. Temple provides 25 patterns made to flatter a full figure – 20 designed by Temple and five by… Continue reading Curvy Girl Crochet