-
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...
-
Tay Tartan Cardigan Cromarty Coat Riding a train from Edinburgh, Scotland, to points farther north many years ago, it seems like I spent hours gazing out the window at nothing but vibrant yellow flower clusters lining the hillsides. It was May, and the gorse plant was making its presence known, everywhere...
-
Scroll Scrunch by Amanda Bell I can't believe I'm getting spring magazines! There's snow on the ground and I think it was about 14 degrees here last night. So, no, thoughts of spring aren't swirling around in my head. But that doesn't mean I can't do some spring planning, right...
-
Lady Eleanor by Kathleen Powers Johnson, from Scarf Style One of my Knitter's Resolutions this year is to work with different stitch patterns. Kathleen Power Johnson's Lady Eleanor, from the book Scarf Style , has been on my list for years, and I think it'll finally make its appearance in...
-
Is intarsia knitting on your Knitter's Resolution List? If so, here's a great tutorial about how to get started: Intarsia Knitting Tutorial Cheers, P.S. Do you have any tips for intarsia knitting? Share them with us in the comments!
-
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...
-
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...
-
I love winter, but sometimes I miss the colors of summer. How do I remedy this? With color knitting, of course. There are so many colorful knits to make, how do you choose? That's where Interweave Knits comes in! Here are some of my favorites from the Winter 2012 issue of Knits : Professor Jackson's...
-
On this last episode of series 1000, host Eunny Jang demonstrates braided and woven cable knitting, and a quick tip for combining cables and lace. Plus, finish the Wheeled Lace Shawl knitalong with Kristin Omdahl and explore super lofty yarns with Clara Parkes. Watch a preview of episode 1013 - Beyond...
-
It's all about color knitting on this episode of Knitting Daily TV . Preview episode 1012 - Color, Color: Getting Started: Learn mosaic, flat intarsia knitting and striped knitting techniques on this episode's Getting Started segment with host Eunny Jang. Seen here on the mannequins is the Petit...
-
Take a tailor's approach to knitting on this episode of Knitting Daily TV , hosted by Eunny Jang. Preview episode 1009 - Tailored Fabrics Getting Started: Eunny explores modular knitting on this Getting Started segment, demonstrating how modular knitting can create a sculptural effect in your knitwear...
-
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...
-
Join Eunny Jang, Clara Parkes, and favorite guest designers Laura Bryant and Barry Klein as the simple is celebrated on this episode of Knitting Daily TV . Watch a preview of episode 1007 - Simple is Beautiful Getting Started: Eunny begins this episode with simple and subtle ways to add design elements...
-
Armchair travel with this episode of Knitting Daily TV . Host Eunny Jang demonstrates some international knitting techniques, Kristin explores crocheted edgings, and Clara goes exotic with animal fibers. Preview episode 1006 - Go International! Getting Started: Join Eunny on this primer of twined knitting...
-
Explore the lofty and luxurious on this episode of Knitting Daily TV . Join host Eunny Jang for some lofty stitches, takes a look at softspun yarns, and visit with Laura Bryant and Barry Klein about Tunisian crochet techniques. Preview episode 1005 - Lofty Lux Getting Started: Eunny begins this episode...