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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 worth it. And as Anna says, "This would be a...
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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 are seamed and just need to be blocked. I rotate...
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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 book, Vintage Design Workshop is perfect for knitters...
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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 something for everyone in Knits of Tomorrow , whether...
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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 this new eBook is full of great patterns. 1...
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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 Gifts by Lucinda Guy (Shown: Mootie Fair Isle Socks...
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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 down. We think of fall as the beginning of knitting...
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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 What's under the flap? A bunch of useful pockets...
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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 The last week has brought weather from coast to...
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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, looked up, and said "What the . . .?"...
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Explore intarsia knitting in-depth techniques with host of Knitting Daily TV Eunny Jang. On this episode, Eunny will walk you through the basics of intarsia, a tutorial on knitting intarsia in the round and share a quick tip for making your own yarn bobbins to manage your yarns in intarsia. Plus, take...
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It seems that knitting traditions and connections are everywhere, sometimes in the most unlikely places. The newest edition of PieceWork ’s Knitting Traditions offers a number of these. I especially love “Jeune Fille d’Aibling en Bavière.” Donna Druchunas explains: Donna...
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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 —you can really see how your piece is...
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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-rows to the hemline to give the sweater a dip...
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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 your life roaring! Isn't this darling? Lion, Oh...
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