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When I go to the weddings of my younger friends and relatives, there’s always a videographer on hand, recording every little detail. My original response was to scoff at the notion of turning a solemn life passage into a media event. But then I thought, what if I had a video of my grandparents’...
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I always took the thumb gusset for granted. (If you're new to gussets, they're triangular-shaped areas of "extra" fabric that provide space in certain areas of a garment to allow freedom of movement.) Every pair of gloves, mittens, or fingerless mitts that I've knitted has had thumb...
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Miss Pole's muffatees by Mary Lycan. Photograph by Joe Coca. A note from Kathleen: The January/February issue of PieceWork magazine is on the horizon, and I've gotten a sneak peek. Knitters should be really excited for it, because it's the annual Historical Knitting issue. Full of fabulous...
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Noémie fingerless mitts Tutu Slippers Gabrielle fingerless gloves The wind is blowing all of my maple tree leaves into the yard. The sun is out, though, so that makes it better, and I'm trying to think of raking as an exercise activity! Positive thinking is hard sometimes. My hands and feet...
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I'm not one to always follow the rules. Laws, yes, but rules, no. So, I wear a lot of white before Memorial Day and after Labor Day. I'm not a society gal, so who cares? And I love my winter white down jacket more than any other jacket; I think I'd wear it even if I were a strict rule-follower...
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There are so many little knitting techniques that can make a difference in the finished work. Twined knitting is one of those techniques. Freja Twined Scarf from Northern Knits Gifts by Lucinda Guy In her new book Northern Knits Gifts , Lucinda Guy uses this technique in some of her designs. Here's...
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As in, "the best things come in little packages." Knit gloves , mitts, bags, and even a bookmark are all little lovelies that make a big impact. I've chosen four knitted accessories, all from Jane Austen Knits , that are perfect for summer knitting and gifting. Take a look: Miss Bingley's...
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"Vintage" is used all over the place these days. Maybe our busy, tech-filled lives make us long for the simplicity of the past. Although our foremothers had many different challenges than we did—can you imaging knitting by candlelight after being on your feet all day cooking from scratch...
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Knitted gloves are so special; they're at once utilitarian and extravagant. Clockwise from upper left: Lace and Twist Gloves; Layered Turkish Gloves Two-Color Norwegian Gloves; Mittens, Interrupted; Motley Mitts; Winter Twilight Mitts; Uncommon Gardening Gloves (middle) Here at Knitting Daily , we...
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Feb 24, 2012
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As a retired trial attorney, I am always curious about what people think and do during their time on a jury. So when I came across the Juris Mitts in the 2011 issue of Interweave Knits Accessories , I knew that I simply had to knit them. First, the designer came up with the idea while serving on a jury...
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These finely knit gloves look back to the 1940s and 50s when no elegant winter outfit was complete without coordinating accessories. The openwork rose lace motif worked on the back of the hand, and the flared contrast-edged cuff, give them a pretty and unique touch. Handknit gloves are such a treat....
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One of the perks of working for Interweave is seeing our magazines and books before they are available to the general public. The new issue of Knits Accessories is bursting with easy knitting patterns—I can make for friends, family, and myself without busting my budget or time limitations. I decided...
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I'm a big fan of PBS's History Detectives program, in part because it goes beyond merely looking at an object but also tries to uncloak the object's historical story. And now PieceWork has its own history detective! A child's sweater rescued from the dustbin on the page of a vintage pattern...
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Hello WitKnits, I've done some knitting since last we spoke. I thought I would continue my yarn stories with a closer look at the yarns from the Interweave Knits Summer 2011 issue's Yarn Spotlight on page 12. These are the yarns and tools that I collected to feature in Interweave Knits Summer...
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Blue Lupine Mitts from Knitcircus Magazine . I love 'em! I got the greatest recommendation this week on Ravelry! Someone told me about Knitcircus Magazine . I immediately clicked over there and I have to tell you, I don't know how I've missed this fabulous resource! I had so much fun going...