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Reinventing the Sock: Free-Sole!

Half-Stranded Socks by Anna Zilboorg Just when I think there's nothing earth-shatteringly new in knitting, something pops up. Sock knitting expert Anna Zilboorg has figured out how to knit socks with replaceable soles. Her method is advanced, but...

Published Feb 13, 2013 6:00 AM by Kathleen Cubley

Filed under: Sock Knitting, Knitting Techniques, How To Knit, Knitting Patterns, Knitting Daily, Color Knitting, Free Knitting Patterns, Knitting, How to Knit Socks

Don't be a knitting monogamist!

Anyone who knows me knows that I have many knits going at one time, in various stages of progress. Some are comprised of wound balls in a bag with the pattern. Some are half-done sweaters or scarves. Some are completed except for the seaming. And some...

Published Feb 6, 2013 6:00 AM by Kathleen Cubley

Filed under: Knitting Techniques, How To Knit, Knitting Patterns, Knitting For Charity, Knitting Daily, Color Knitting, Knitting

Vintage? Divine!

Vintage is a word that pops up a lot nowadays. It's all over the place in fabric, fashion, and home decor. I like bits and pieces of vintage design, especially when it's updated to reflect modern sensibilities. 1940s Fair Isle Sweater Our new...

Published Feb 1, 2013 6:00 AM by Kathleen Cubley

Filed under: Knitting Techniques, How To Knit, Knitting Patterns, Knitting Daily, Color Knitting, Sweater Knitting Patterns, Knitting

Knitted Toys for Techies

A couple of weeks ago I introduced the book Knits of Tomorrow by Sue Culligan, which is one of my favorite new books. It's full of projects that evoke tech from the "olden-days" and space-themed knits of the future. I love it! There's...

Published Jan 23, 2013 6:00 AM by Kathleen Cubley

Filed under: Knitted Toys, Knitting Techniques, How To Knit, Knitting Patterns, Knitting Daily, Color Knitting, Knitting Stitches, Knitting

7 Free Patterns for Knitted Accessories

I just can't stop coming up with free eBooks for you! The latest is a reboot of Knitting A ccessories: 7 Free Patterns for Knitted Accessories . I've switched it up and put in some new patterns for you. I hope you like knitting accessories , because...

Published Dec 21, 2012 6:00 AM by Kathleen Cubley

Filed under: Knitted Accessories, Knitting Techniques, How To Knit, Knitting Patterns, Knitting Bags, Felt Knitting, Knitted Hats, Color Knitting, knitted Jewelry, Knitting Stitches, Knitting

My 12 Favorites from 2012

Interweave came out with so many amazing new products in 2012, it was hard to pick just 12! But I managed. Here are my favorites from this year: Finish-Free Knits by Kristen TenDyke (Shown: Warmth Top) Sotherton Pullover by Kathleen Dames Northern Knits...

Published Dec 14, 2012 6:00 AM by Kathleen Cubley

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Welcome, Winter!

Zooey Pullover by Maria Leigh A note from Kathleen: It's supposed to snow tonight in Spokane. Although I know snow is full of inconveniences to everyday living, I can't wait to sit on the couch with my knitting and watch the sparkly stuff come...

Published Nov 12, 2012 6:00 AM by Kathleen Cubley

Filed under: Knitting Techniques, How To Knit, Knitting Patterns, Color Knitting, Knitting

Double Your Fun with Double Knitting

Double knitting is the process of creating two layers of fabric at the same time, on one set of needles. These layers make cozy glasses cases, hot pads, gadget covers, and slippers, to name just a few uses. The Double-Knitted Flap Bag by Annie Modesitt...

Published Nov 9, 2012 6:00 AM by Kathleen Cubley

Filed under: Knitting Techniques, How To Knit, Knitting Patterns, Knitting Daily, Color Knitting, Knitting

Sock Weather

A note from Kathleen: It's time to snuggle into your couch and tuck into some sock knitting . Here's Sockupied Editor Anne Merrow to give you some inspiration! Pumpion Socks by Julie Suchomel Turnalar Socks By Leslie Comstock Sock-Knitting Season...

Published Nov 2, 2012 6:00 AM by Kathleen Cubley

Filed under: Sock Knitting, Knitting Techniques, How To Knit, Knitting Patterns, Knitting Daily, Color Knitting, Knitting Stitches, Free Knitting Patterns, Knitting, How to Knit Socks

Thrum-pa-pum-pum!

On a recent outing to my local yarn shop, I tried on a lovely pair of mittens. They were so cute, knitted in stranded colorwork (I thought) with little white stitches dotting the dark blue background. Very simple. Then I put my hand in one of the mittens...

Published Oct 31, 2012 6:00 AM by Kathleen Cubley

Filed under: Knitting Daily TV, Sock Knitting, Knitting Techniques, How To Knit, Knitting Patterns, Knitting Daily, Color Knitting, Knitting

The Top-Down Yoke: A Classic Wardrobe-Builder

A couple weeks ago I finished a top-down raglan tee-shirt and I've already worn it twice. Because I could try it on as I knit, I was able to make it the perfect tunic length for my short stature. That's the beauty of the top-down knitting technique...

Published Sep 26, 2012 6:00 AM by Kathleen Cubley

Filed under: Knitting Techniques, How To Knit, Knitting Patterns, Knitting Daily, Color Knitting, Knitting Stitches, Sweater Knitting Patterns, Cardigan Knitting Patterns, Knitting

Easy Seamless Knitting

I'm just finishing up a top-down seamless tee-shirt and I can tell that I'm going to love it. I've been trying it on as I knit and adjusting the fit here and there. I added short-rows to the bust area, made the sleeves longer, and added short...

Published Sep 10, 2012 6:00 AM by Kathleen Cubley

Filed under: Knitting Techniques, How To Knit, Knitting Patterns, Knitting Daily, Color Knitting, Sweater Knitting Patterns, Easy Knitting Patterns, Knitting

Lions and Elephants and Birdies? Oh, My!

There are so many fun things about knitting for children. One of my favorite things, though, is knitting items that feature animals.Kids seem to love them, and they're so much fun to knit. Here are three patterns that will have the little ones in...

Published Aug 31, 2012 6:00 AM by Kathleen Cubley

Filed under: Lace Knitting, Knitting for Children, Knitting Techniques, How To Knit, Knitting Patterns, Knitted Vests, Knitting Daily, Color Knitting, Knitting Stitches, Knitting

It's not too soon to start your gift knitting!

The Overshot Mittens by Carol J. Sulcoski I know, I know, holiday knitting during the summer sounds ridiculous, but I'm sure some of you smart knitters have already started! If you have, you're ahead of me, that's for sure. Last year I decided...

Published Aug 1, 2012 6:00 AM by Kathleen Cubley

Filed under: Knitted Accessories, Knitting Techniques, How To Knit, Knitting Patterns, Knitting Daily, Color Knitting, Knitting Stitches, Holiday Projects, Knitting

Saddle-Shoulders, from the Top Down

Have you been using technology in your knitting? I have. I'm trying to go paperless whenever possible (after a 20+ year career in publishing, I've used more than my fair share of paper!). I'm training myself to download my knitting patterns...

Published Jul 30, 2012 6:00 AM by Kathleen Cubley