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Two Ribs Infinity Scarf, from Interweave Knits Accessories 2011 A note from Kathleen: It's time to accessorize! The new issue of Interweave Knits Accessories is here, and it's full of lovely little projects to knit for yourself or for the people on your holiday gift list. I'm really taken...
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Now's the time of year to get cozy under a knitted blanket! We've gathered four free afghan knitting patterns for you in our new free eBook, Cozy Knitted Blanket Patterns: 4 Free Afghan Knitting Patterns —a fabulous counterpane bedspread; a beautiful lacy afghan with an easy-to-memorize...
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Kathleen and Anne Berk, who's wearing one of her beautiful Bohus sweaters I recently attended the inaugural Interweave Knitting Lab In San Mateo, CA and it was an absolute blast! The classes were fabulous, the people were wonderful, and the atmosphere was exciting. I took a bunch of classes and I...
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Are you as deep into knitting for the holidays as I am? I've got knitted hats, socks, mittens, and a scarf all on the needles! (Plus a knitted sweater for myself that's been getting the short end of the needle, if you know what I mean.) I've been wanting to knit Christmas stockings for several...
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Here's Amy Clarke Moore, the editor of Spin-Off , to tell you a bit more about her recent project, Jane Austen Knits : Carol Rhoades's Flower and Lace Cuffs. I remember many years ago standing in front of a glass case in a London museum, looking down at precise handwriting in a simply bound small...
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Frederick & Anne Scarf, from Jane Austen Knits I am a somewhat selfish knitter—I love knitting for myself! But I also enjoy knitting gifts, especially really luxurious gifts for the important people in my life. I've knit cashmere scarves for my mom, silk scarves for my sister, fair isle...
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In my article, "The Ins and Outs of Grafting," which recently appeared in the premiere issue of knit.wear magazine , I mentioned the fact that, when trying to determine how to fit the grafting into the row repeats of a stitch pattern, you should allow for two pattern rows, instead of just one...
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My super stripey tee shirt (made up pattern myself, used Filatura di Crosa Brilla yarn) Remember Kermit the Frog singing "The Rainbow Connection"? That song meant a lot to my 12-year-old self. I just loved the thought of the right people finding each other: "the lovers, the dreamers, and...
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I made a couple of mistakes in this eBook and wanted to let you know that a new version has been uploaded. Here are the corrections that have been made: 1. Simple Prayer Shawl: New Row 2 ( Row 2: Knit 2, yo, purl to last two stitches, knit 2. ) 2. Lacy Prayer Shawl: New Row 1 ( Row 1: (RS): K2, pm, YO...
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Interweave Knits editor Eunny Jang demonstrates how to make a sweater longer or shorter. I am notorious for knitting my sweaters too short. I don't know what comes over me; no matter how many times I measure myself and vow to knit the body (to armholes) 17 to 19 inches, I continue to ignore myself...
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An actual-size photo and four different charts are included for each of the 200 motifs. I love knitting motif dictionaries in much the same way that I love my big fat Webster’s Third International. It’s as if all the riches in the world—be it knitting motifs or words—are right...
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Fan favorites Laura Bryant and Barry Klein have been appearing on Knitting Daily TV since the very first season. Their tips and techniques for knitting with fun yarns have been eaten up by knitters of all skill levels nationwide. Along with their color sense and knitting know-how, they dove into measurements...
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Create a beautiful, whimsical, eye-catching, fun, or classic pincushion and WIN! 2008's grand-prize winner: Raspberry Truffle Tuffet by Sharlotte DeVere, Leechburg, PA. Cross-stitched, beaded, embroidered. Cotton and silk floss, beads, linen/cotton fabric. Send us pictures of your handmade pincushions...
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Pair of socks. Looping technique. Wool. Believed to have been A note from Kathleen: Wool is the knitter's workhorse (work sheep?), and the new issue of PieceWork celebrates the rich history of wool around the world and in our own back yards. I've just returned from a trip to Egypt, so the article...
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The Leyfi Pullover I'm one of those knitters who doesn't mind seaming. In fact, I take pride in doing neat seaming that makes my sweaters look professionally handknit. But there are so many sweater patterns and constructions to explore, why stick with seamed sweaters all the time? Our 2012 Interweave...