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I'm still looking for a gift for my mom. How about you? Knitters know that our craft is not a quick one, though, so we need to plan our gift knitting was ahead of time. But sometimes, life gets in the way, doesn't it. I want to knit something for my mom, but knitting patterns for women can be...
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I wanted to put together a free eBook with patterns just for women. Knitting for women is such a wide-open topic, so I've chosen patterns from all walks of knitting life. Our new eBook is called 5 Free Knitting Patterns for Women: Designs for a Knitted Skirt, Shawl and Knit Tops for Women . Clockwise...
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Pluie Cardigan by Alex Capshaw-Taylor A note from Kathleen: I got a breath of crisp fall air yesterday—the Fall 2012 issue of Interweave Knits , full of knitting patterns for women ! I'm intrigued by many of the designs, but one of my favorites is the Pluie Cardigan by Alex Capshaw-Taylor,...
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The new issue of knit.wear is here, and it's full of sleek, modern, and ultimately wearable designs, perfect if you're knitting for women. In her editor's letter, Eunny Jang talks about how knitting can have a couple of goals: production and process—" making stuff, as opposed to...
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Palma Sweater, front Palma sweater, back I've come across a really beautiful and unique sweater. It's the Palma Sweater (shown at left) by Lene Holme Samsøe. What initially drew me to this sweater was its simplicity: a cross-front sweater with three-quarter-length sleeves and a wide-rib...
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The Summer 2011 issue of Knitscene featured an article by one of my favorite designers, Stephen West. I just bought his Spectra Scarf pattern, which is a circular scarf knit from a ball of self-striping sock yarn and a coordinating solid sock yarn. One of my knit-night buddies worked it up and it's...
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Kathleen Cubley
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Mar 21, 2012
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A note from Kathleen: I've had the privilege of meeting author Vicki Square, and she's as gracious as you would imagine. Although I haven't (yet!) knitted a kimono from one of her books, I certainly plan to do so. What draws me to Vicki's kimono designs is the style they convey, how comfy...
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The French Braid Pullover by Angela Hahn I've finished several hats for Christmas presents and now I'm itching to get back to sweater knitting. Whether knitting for women or knitting for men, there's one thing I know about my knitting personality: I love working cabled sweaters. I remember...
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Knitting for women was never more exciting! I'm thrilled to give you a peek at our new special interest publication knit.wear: simple handknits for the thoughtful knitter ! It's full of classic, simple garments that push the envelope style-wise. We're focusing on conceptual, wearable knits...
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Coral Cardigan by Nancy Eiseman Al Fresco Camisole by Alice Tang (the front and back are identical in this pattern) We've got a new type of gallery for you this time! In the past, we've tried the same sweater on several different people, some of whom the sweaters fit and some of whom they didn't...
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There's so much knowledge out there—let's help each other and share tips and tricks. Here are some topics to get you going: Sock Knitting: How do you avoid that hole at the top of the gusset? Sweater Knitting Patterns: What's your favorite cast-on tip? Lace Knitting: How do you put...
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Sheep marker from Knitifacts. So cute! Happy Friday! I'm starting a new feature today on Knitting Daily ! I want you to know all about what's going on out there in the knitting world. There's so much knitting knowledge out there, and I don't want you to miss anything. Each Friday I'll...
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Mar 25, 2011
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It's that time again, knitters! I've chosen five patterns for your perusal and knit-along voting.. Spring it trying its best to arrive, and I thought we could help it along with some warm-weather knit-along choices! These patterns will take you from spring to summer and beyond—we've...
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Coordinated sweater, scarf, and tam as winter fashion accessories in Fleisher Yarns' advertisement in The Ladies Home Companion , December 1920. (Courtesy Susan Strawn) A note from Kathleen: You know about my love for all things old-timey (three cheers for the Masterpiece Theater production "Downton...
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Here are ten easy free knitting patterns for women--because sometimes you want to knit something fabulous and fast! Slouch Rib Cardigan by Cathy Payson. Easy knitted women's cardigan pattern that is simple enough to be your first knitted sweater! Frock Camisole by Katie Himmelberg. A simple, fashionable...
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Jul 18, 2008
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