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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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We see her all the time on Knitting Daily and in newsletters. She's a part of our day! But, who is this whiz-woman of yarn and design behind the knitted curtain? What makes this cheerleader of color and technique happy? Here's what she told me: I live in Spokane, Washington where I was born....
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The Dahlia Cardigan by Heather Zoppetti, from the Fall 2011 issue of Interweave Knits A note from Kathleen: The Dahlia Cardigan by Heather Zoppetti, from the Fall 2011 issue of Interweave Knits is one of the most beautiful knitted sweaters I've ever seen. I know lots of you will want to knit it,...
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For the last four years, each May/June issue of PieceWork has been devoted to lace. It’s one of our most popular issues, and it’s one of our favorites to bring together. The meticulous detail that’s involved in creating lace, as well as the range of lace techniques—needle, bobbin...
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Copper Cowl by Sara Lamb Debbie O'Neill's Pilaster Socks Susan Z. Douglas and Judy Alexander's Bond Bon-Bon Bowler Knitters have so many fiber options these days, it's hard to choose! Every time I'm at a yarn shop I spend time ohhhing and ahhhing over the natural fibers. The sense...
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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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Conifer Shawl by Kate Gagnon Osborn Some patterns just stick with you. Kate Gagnon Osborne's Conifer Shawl is one of those patterns for me. I love everything about it: the small-scale, the worsted-weight yarn, the lace pattern, the cables mixed in here and there, and the subtly scalloped edge. This...
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P hotograph from The Haapsalu Shawl Not so many years ago, I barely knew where Estonia was. One of those former Soviet Socialist Republics, which called up vaguely grim pictures in my mind? But no! It's a charming little country on the Baltic Sea, with beaches and picturesque houses—and a glorious...
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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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Even a simple pattern like this is a thing of beauty. Remember when you were first confronted with a knitting chart? I don't know about you, but I felt like I needed a Ph.D. in hieroglyphics to figure it out. What did all of those symbols mean? Where did I start? Did I work from left to right or...
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I think of myself as a knitter who loves context . It's never enough for me to knit a sweater Just Because : I want to know about the regional traditions that inspired the stitch pattern, the strange history of its construction method, the blend of influences that came together to inspire the designer...
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Melanie Rice's Baby Elephant Vest, featured in the Summer 2011 issue of Interweave Knits A note from Kathleen: Lace knitters are so passionate about their craft. I admire that, and I hope to catch the lace bug in earnest at some point in my knitting life. I've dabbled in lace with scarves, a...
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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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I was taking a stroll through past Knitting Daily blogs, and I came upon a cute blog by Sandi Wiseheart. She knit a precious baby cap and didn't discover a mistake she made until the cap was finished and snug on the recipient. It happens to the best of us! My most memorable mistake happened when...
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One of the main reasons I completely adore working on PieceWork is the historical component it brings to needlework. Taking a stroll down memory lane is something I relish. And now I can do it digitally! We have nine years—that's 54 issues—of PieceWork available on CD, beginning with...