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Every year when graduation time rolls around I can't believe these little babies I've known since day one are graduating from high school (or college!). When I graduated, I got lots of checks, which was great, but I also got a handknitted blanket. I still have that blanket, and every time I see...
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Kathleen Cubley
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May 10, 2013
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Filed under: Knitting Techniques, Knitting Patterns, Knitting Bags, Felt Knitting, Knitting Daily, Color Knitting, Knitting Stitches, Scarf Knitting Patterns, Knitted Afghan Patterns, Knitting
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As spring and summer arrive, color is all around me. It's popping up in my garden, my wardrobe, and my knitting bag. I recently went through my stash and pulled out some lovely salmon for a summer tee. I've knit three summer tops, and I wear them a lot. It's so great to be able to wear your...
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Knitting bags is so much fun. They're the ultimate in usable knitting projects, too. Here are nine free knitted bag patterns, just for you! Knitting Bags with Knitting Daily: 9 Free Knitting Bag Patterns 1. Coney Island Bag; 2. Picnic Bag; 3. Lace Beach Bag; 4. Sow's Ear Coin Purse; 5. Spiral...
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Not feeling (kn)it? I'm home today under the weather. I've escaped the dreadful sickness that's going around, so it feels a little wimpy to stay home with anything less than the plague, but I decided to spare my colleagues the opportunity to catch my bug. The upside: Knitting. Even though...
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There are some things that just feel like winter. Making Crock Pot dinners, for example, or Kahlua and coffee. In knitting, it's alpaca yarn, Aran Sweaters, and felted items such as bags and slippers. Felted Daypack by Joy Doss Felted Knitted Slippers by Marcy Petrini I love felting. It's so...
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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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Kathleen Cubley
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Dec 21, 2012
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Filed under: Knitted Accessories, Knitting Techniques, How To Knit, Knitting Patterns, Knitting Bags, Felt Knitting, Knitted Hats, Color Knitting, knitted Jewelry, Knitting Stitches, Knitting
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I'm a history buff. Masterpiece Theater? Yes, please. Historical novels? Don't mind if I do. And knitting history? Sign me up! The new issue of Knitting Traditions is full of wonderful historical information paired with knitting patterns that current designers have updated for modern-day knitters...
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ColorKnits for Everyone! The Fall 2012 issue of ColorKnits is packed with color knitting delights. Whether you like intarsia, stranded knitting, simple colorwork, or true Fair Isle, there is something here to tempt you. Until now, the issue was only available in the iPad version . But as of today, you...
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My Bohus-style sweater, waiting to be steeked When I cleaned out my knitting bags(!) a week or so ago I found a sweater that needs to be steeked. It's a Bohus cardigan that's so close to being done—it just needs the aforementioned steek and then the buttonbands picked up and knitted. I've...
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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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Houndstooth Bonnet by Wendy Bernard God's Eye Mitts by Alexis Winslow Equilibrium Cowl by Carolyn Kern West Side Socks by Mary Lycan A note from Kathleen: I've seen knitted accessories all over the place, in stores here at home, boutiques I visit on my travels, and in the catalogs I get almost...
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I just watched Mathew Gnagy's new Knitting Daily Workshop, One Knit Design, Many Versions , and there are so many take-aways that I don't know where to start, so I think I'll start at the beginning: The gauge swatch. When you're knitting garments, you have to know how to knit and work...
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We're all knitting socks! Last week, some of our in-house knit-along participants gave you an update on their progress—some have a finished pair to show off while others are just getting started. Editorial assistant extraordinaire (and unofficial house mother) Kathy Mallo has finished a sock...
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I'm a handbag collector. I come by it honestly because my gramma and my mom paved the way for me (and my sister!). Just last week my mom and sister came over and we spread out all of our handbags on my dining room table and held The Big Seasonal Handbag Trade. I honestly don't remember which...
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Spring officially arrived last week, and here we are talking about summertime knitting! Our second Knitscene Summer issue debuted today, and if you ask me, it's a scorcher! Thank you, I'll be here all week. Terrible jokes aside, my own tastes gravitate more toward knitting projects that would...