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Anyone who reads Knitting Daily , even somewhat regularly, knows that I love an old-timey book series, TV series, or movie. Love them. And when there's knitting featured in said old-timiness, more's the better. Prudence Cap or Neck Ruff for Miss Pole. This pattern originally appeared in The Lady's...
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I note from Kathleen: It's hard to believe another season of Knitting Daily TV is here! But it is, and I'm thankful. Each episode is so full of interesting techniques, patterns, and fun personalities. If you want to learn how to knit, or if you want some new tips and tricks, or if you just enjoy...
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The Spring 2013 issue of Sockupied is almost here, but we couldn't resist giving you a peek at the goodies included. In addition to articles about techniques such as short-row heels and knitting socks that fit, this issue includes five brand-new designs for sock-knitting bliss. Whether you prefer...
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Two or three years ago, I knitted a tam that I though looked okay on me, even though I'm hat challenged. It's the Spectrum Tam by Beverly Roberts, which is a flattering hat on many face shapes, as you can see from the photos below. Mimi: Heart Shape Audrey: Oval Shape Bonnie: Oval Shape Ingrid...
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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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One of our most popular knitted hat patterns, the Koolhaas Hat by Jared Flood, is a wonderful project for many reasons. The Koolhaas Hat by Jared Flood It's a perfect unisex hat; really attractive on both men and women (I knit one for my brother a couple of years ago). It's a great project for...
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Happy New Year! Can you believe it's 2013? There's so much negativity associated with the number 13, but we don't want to focus on that, do we? Luckily, I got an email from Lorna's Laces yesterday, and it contained this wonderful list that I just had to share: Interesting Things About...
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Swatch 1a Swatch 1b The question designer/teacher Josh Bennett gets most frequently is: How do you sew in a zipper? In the Fall 2012 issue of Knitscene magazine, Josh shows us how he inserts zippers into knitwear, and it's pretty nifty. His design, the Lately Cardigan, also featured in that magazine...
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One of my favorite things to do when visiting local yarn shops is looking through all of the notions and tools. I'm a sucker for a new tool or a new color of stitch marker, or, as I recently discovered, temporary tattoos with a knitting theme! A ball-winding tool called a Nøstepinde A while...
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Accessories are all the rage lately on Knitting Daily , and for good reason: They're little projects that pack a wallop. Amy Gunderson's Sideways Argyle Beret is a perfect example of the small project with a big impact. It's a super-stylish knitted hat that's rated intermediate because...
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I'll admit it. I'm a sci-fi geek. I love all things sci-fi; I'm even a member of the group Nerdy Knitter's on Ravelry! I prefer space ships and time travel over dragons and fairies, though. I'm pretty sure I've seen every episode of all five of the Start Trek series, including...
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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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I do, I do! We're having an end-of-year blow-out sale to clear the decks for all of the fabulous new products coming into the Knitting Daily Shop. Check it out and save up to 60 percent! After treating everyone else in your life to holiday goodies, why not treat yourself to some of the knitting patterns...
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My friend Mimi recently knit a beautiful, chunky vest—the Montague Vest from New England Knits by Melissa LaBarre and Cecily Glowick MacDonald. Here's her project diary. Knitting the Montague Vest I was in the mood for a quick project, so I searched for something knit from bulky yarn. This...
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When I saw the Annelli Doll, pictured below, I immediately thought, "I'm going to knit her and name her Estelle." She can sit on my bookshelf and watch over my knitting library. I just love her!! Annelli Doll, Estonia Annelli is the creation of designer Lucinda Guy, from her wonderful book...