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Flower Pins, Just in Time for Spring

As I write this, it's 43 degrees and sunny here in Spokane. It's unseasonably warm—we're used to snow in February. I know many of you are seeing more than enough snow though, so I'm pleased to give you a wee bouquet of crocheted...

Published Feb 24, 2010 6:00 AM by Kathleen Cubley

Filed under: Crochet, Interweave Crochet, Yarn, Stash, purse, knitting, patterns, crocheted, embellishments

Welcome Back, Classics! (Plus, Knitted Shoelaces)

I just got my copy of the 2004 Interweave Knits CD Collection , and I realized that the only paper 2004 issue I have is the Winter issue, so I quickly loaded up the CD and began browsing. The first thing I noticed is that so many of the sweaters are just...

Published Feb 22, 2010 6:00 AM by Kathleen Cubley

Filed under: Lace, Interweave Knits, Yarn, Stash, designers, Knits, knitting, knitted, Knit, sock yarn, Cardigan

Personalize Your Knitting: Graph it Out!

I knit Henry (my nephew) the H Sweater when he was about two and a half, and at four years old he's ready for a new one! This sweater is my own conglomeration of elements from several kids' sweater patterns. The original was knit out of a cotton...

Published Feb 1, 2010 6:00 AM by Kathleen Cubley

Filed under: Blocking, Gauge, Kids, Yarn, Stash, Franklin Habit, knitting, Knit, cast-on, Knitter, sweater patterns

Weekend Knitting (and Unknitting!)

Knitting Retreat by the Sea! There's nothing like spending time with old friends, is there? My Seattle knitting group got together last weekend in Gig Harbor, Washington. We had such a great time, watching movies ( The Proposal and The Hangover ;...

Published Jan 27, 2010 6:00 AM by Kathleen Cubley

Filed under: Easy, Gauge, Socks, Yarn, Stash, video, Heather Hoodie Vest, knitting, patterns, Knit, knitters, Cardigan, fixing mistakes

Spin-Off into the Printed Silk Cardigan

A note from Kathleen: One of my LYSes here in Spokane is Paradise Fibers. They stock roving of all kinds and myriad knitting, spinning, and weaving supplies. I recently bought some Tussah silk there to make a Fleece Dog version of my dog Poppy. As I was...

Published Jan 25, 2010 6:00 AM by Kathleen Cubley

Filed under: Experienced, Gauge, Wraps, Galleries, Interweave Knits, Spin-Off, Spinning, Yarn, Stash, Silk, Amy Clarke Moore, Knits, weaving, knitting, knitted, patterns, Knit, Cardigan, felt, dyeing

Stash Into Gold: Ring in the new year with Handwoven

A note from Kathleen: I was filling in for a sick friend at my LYS the other day, and a gal came in wanting to see all of our novelty yarns. We have one stacking basket full of these yarns and some in drawers under the wall of beautiful, subtle balls...

Published Jan 6, 2010 6:00 AM by Kathleen Cubley

Filed under: Scarves, Yarn, Stash, Tips, Stranded Colorwork, handwoven, cashmere, studio, how to, weaving, knitting, Knitter, charity, learn to knit

New Free eBook! Knitting Instructions: Seven Free Knitting Patterns for Knitting Accessories

Today on Knitting Daily we're debuting our new free eBook, Knitting Instructions: 7 Free Knitting Patterns for Knitting Accessories ! I'm excited about this free knitting pattern collection because I love knitting accessories! It's great to...

Published Dec 18, 2009 6:00 AM by Kathleen Cubley

Filed under: Cardigans, Crochet, Easy, Lace, Socks, Yarn, Stash, free patterns, Eunny Jang, Free ebook, knitting, sock pattern, knitted, patterns, Knit, afghan, Free Knitting Pattern, Sweater Knitting

Local Yarn Shops: My Home Away from Home (plus an LYS $5 rebate!)

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and I have so much to be thankful for this year. I have a terrific job, lovely friends and family, a nice home, and a growing yarn stash. :) Seriously, though, I have had a fabulous year. Here's the story. I moved from Seattle...

Published Nov 25, 2009 6:00 AM by Kathleen Cubley

Filed under: Christmas, Hats, Scarves, Gauge, Kids, Galleries, Spinning, Yarn, Stash, how to, traveling, weaving, techniques, knitting, knitted, patterns, Knit, knitters, sock yarn, charity

2009 Winter Knits Preview!

A note from Kathleen: My friendly UPS gal brightened my day again on Friday and delivered the winter 2009 issue of Interweave Knits ! I was on my way to A Grand Yarn, my LYS, so I slipped my copy into my knitting bag to show it off at the shop. And guess...

Published Nov 18, 2009 6:00 AM by Kathleen Cubley

Filed under: Hats, Cables, Slippers, Mittens, Books, Interweave Knits, Yarn, Stash, Stranded Colorwork, Knits, Eunny Jang, knitting, Knit, reversible, Alpaca

Interweave Knits Accessories Preview!

Remember that hilarious line from the movie Steel Magnolias : "the only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize"? Well, our new special interest publication, Interweave Knits Accessories , is a collection of patterns...

Published Nov 16, 2009 6:00 AM by Kathleen Cubley

Filed under: Gifts, Gloves , Hats, Scarves, Lace, Socks, Mittens, Books, knitscene, Interweave Knits, Yarn, Stash, Silk, Finishing, tutorials, Knits, fashion, knitting, patterns, Knit, Kathy Zimmerman

Knitted Cardigans: Buttonholes 101

The cardigan sweater is a classic for all seasons. You can throw it on over a T-shirt in the fall and spring, keep a light-weight cardigan on hand for chilly summer evenings, and wear one as a top in the winter. I have several cardigans in my closet and...

Published Nov 13, 2009 6:00 AM by Kathleen Cubley

Filed under: Cardigans, Easy, Gloves , Fair Isle, Books, Interweave Knits, Yarn, Stash, Finishing, free cardigan patterns, how to, video, videos, Eunny Jang, Free ebook, raglan, techniques, knitting, knitted, patterns, Knit, cast-on, knitters, Cardigan, Knitter, Buttonholes

Knitting and Pumpkin Pie: What do they have in common?

My sister doesn't like pumpkin pie, (I do not understand; does not compute) but her favorite color is orange. I was thinking about this yesterday as I was raking up orange and yellow and brown leaves, thinking about how pretty the fall colors are...

Published Nov 11, 2009 2:00 PM by Kathleen Cubley

Filed under: Cables, Lace, Wraps, Interweave Knits, Stash, free patterns, Knits, Free Knitted Lace Patterns, raglan, knitting, knitted, patterns, Knit, sock yarn, Cardigan, Kathy Zimmerman, afghan

Fill Your Calendar with Knitting Projects

I love calendars, especially wall calendars, and I spend a lot of time every year in the bookstore choosing something that will inspire me every day. It's a tough choice, too, because with wall calendars, you look at one photo for a whole month. I've...

Published Nov 9, 2009 6:00 AM by Kathleen Cubley

Filed under: Gifts, Fair Isle, Gauge, Lace, Socks, Holiday, Books, Spin-Off, Spinning, Yarn, Stash, Knits, Eunny Jang, raglan, knitting, knitted, patterns, Knit, Cardigan, Best of Interweave Knits

Decorate with Knitted Holiday Ornaments

Even though it's just Halloween, I'm already dreaming of the holidays—my favorite time of the year. I have a really beautiful collection of glass holiday ornaments that look just lovely on the Christmas tree. They sparkle and glimmer when...

Published Oct 30, 2009 6:00 AM by Kathleen Cubley

Filed under: Christmas, Gifts, Holiday, Yarn, Stash, Central Park Hoodie, Holidays, Lisa Shroyer, Knits, knitting, knitted, patterns, Knit, blog

Interweave Knits: Holiday Gifts Preview

Interweave has produced the fabulous Holiday Gifts issue for the last several years, and this one is no exception (preview the upcoming issue here ) . Interweave Knits editor Eunny Jang and I recently got a chance to talk about this year's Holiday...

Published Oct 12, 2009 8:30 AM by Kathleen Cubley

Filed under: Crochet, Gifts, Gloves , Shawls, Lace, Holiday, Mittens, Interweave Knits, Yarn, Stash, Holidays, Lisa Shroyer, Eunny Jang, knitting, knitted, patterns, Knit

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