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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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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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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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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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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...
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Daisy, my 3-month old cocker/Cavalier mix. (She woke up just a second before I snapped this photo.) It's supposed to be a hard winter here in Spokane, and I have a new puppy, Daisy, who's going to be cold! Her coat won't be filled in by the time we have our first snowfall, so I think I need...
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This illustration is from Laura Bryant and Barry Klein's Body Measurement Chart. They provide blank spaces for each of the measurements shown above—you'll be all set to knit any garment for yourself. I want to fill out one of these for each of the people I knit for, too! Measuring yourself...
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Hawthorne Pullover by Kathy Zimmerman, as shown in the Interweave Knits 2012 Sweater Workshop Calendar It sometimes seems that our smart phones or other e-devices have replaced paper calendars. My lonely Day Timer is sitting on a bookshelf; it used to be my constant companion, but my iPhone has taken...
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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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Heather Zoppetti's Dahlia Cardigan Dahlia Cardigan front view and sleeve detail A note from Kathleen: I just saw the Fall 2011 issue of Interweave Knits , and it's really fantastic! I absolutely fell in love with Heather Zoppetti's Dahlia Cardigan (pictured at left). The intricate-looking...
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It never fails—I see a sweater I want to knit, and then I start daydreaming all the different ways that I can wear that sweater. What color yarn would best go with these outfits? How can I dress up this knitted sweater, or make that knitted cardigan feel more casual? Thankfully, there's a wonderful...
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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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Kathleen's finished Maple Street Cardigan (all but the buttons) I've finished my Maple Street Cardigan , and I'm so happy with it. (Okay, so I haven't sewn on the buttons yet, but I'm going to do that before I go on to the next project, I promise!) I used Rowan All-Seasons Cotton...
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The Bed and Breakfast Pullover I think we all have a few patterns that we are going to "knit next." Somehow, though, those designs always get bumped from my next-project plan because something is always more pressing, whether it's a gift that has to be done, a knit-along that has a deadline...
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The Farrington Pullover. The designs were all named after streets or areas in places Lisa has lived. Farrington is her favorite country road in the Piedmont of North Carolina—she drives it to her favorite hiking trails and to the best veggie/berry stand in the area. When knitting sweaters, I find...