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I think I've knit four cowls this winter. One was a slip-stitch pattern, one a lace pattern, one a linen-stitch pattern, and one a plain stockinette pattern. Oddly, I think the stockinette cowl is my favorite. Probably because it's knit from a 100-percent cashmere yarn that I got for Christmas...
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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...
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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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It's time for a new knit-along! I thought we'd do something a little different this time, so how about a sock knit-along? Here are four sock knitting patterns to choose from (click on the links for more information about the patterns); here they are: Wyeast Socks by Chrissy Gardiner Two different...
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Lace borders might seem really old-fashioned, but to me they're absolutely beautiful and a wonderful use of a knitter's time and effort. The drawing at right, Vandyke Border, was taken from Weldon's Practical Knitter, How to Knit Useful Articles for Ladies, Gentlemen & Children . In an...
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There are so many fun things about knitting for children. One of my favorite things, though, is knitting items that feature animals.Kids seem to love them, and they're so much fun to knit. Here are three patterns that will have the little ones in your life roaring! Isn't this darling? Lion, Oh...
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Yarn Bows Yarn Jewelry Lacey Sugar Pattern Gingerbread Sweaters Well Read Sometimes I want to make a knitted gift for someone, but I don't have time to knit it. I found the following non-knitted gifts in a couple of different issues of Interweave Knits Gifts , ironically. They're all perfect...
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The cuff and front panel of these elegant lace stockings are inspired by a nineteenth-century Shetland veil. Margaret Stove demonstrates how different arrangements of yarnovers and decreases create contrast in lace patterns. Aileron Shawl by Carol Feller A note from Kathleen: We're so excited about...
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New knitting magazines come out all the time, with fabulous new patterns that go to the top of the queue. But what about that pattern from last year's magazine? The one that you absolutely loved; the one that you had to knit next; the one that made you want to put down the project you were working...
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Sunshine socks from Sock Innovation by Cookie A Kathleen's Sunshine sock Seaweed Cardigan stitch detail There's a stitch pattern that I've knitted several times. It's a wavy, lace and cable pattern that doesn't have a name that I know of, so let's just call it "wavy lace...
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Wrapped stitch Faux cable I’ve heard this many times: “There are only two stitches used in every piece of knitting—the knit stitch and the purl stitch.” I guess that’s true, but what about the yarnover? It isn’t really a stitch, I suppose, but it’s used so often...
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I've just come home from the Sock Summit in Portland (my review will be on Knitting Daily next Wednesday!), and although socks took center stage, the crowd was a sea of knitted lace shawls, scarves, and tee shirts. I didn't have a shawl, but I sure wished I did! One of the gals sitting next to...
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My Seaweed Cardigan I recently finished what might be the best thing I've ever knitted: The Seaweed Cardigan. It's the perfect length, the perfect width, the perfect color, the perfect yarn (Classic Elite Soft Linen), and just basically the perfect spring-through-fall garment. Thanks, Cecily...
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"Seriously?!? I think I can hold it until the temp gets above zero, Mom!" What is with this winter storm marching across America? It's so cold here we have to leave a faucet dripping so our pipes don't freeze! Don't get me wrong, I love any excuse to wrap up in my knitted scarves...
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Dearest Knitting Daily Reader, Here are two free patterns for you to use with our new app . I hope you enjoy working on these portable projects! Cheers, Fingerless Gloves This pattern is based on the mitten pattern from The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns by Ann Budd. I basically just left the tops...