I would like to share a free pattern for my bucket hat from Raffia I made this summer. Raffia is a material, that is a little difficult to deal with, but if you take it in small steps, you c… Read More
This week, I’m working with Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Speckles, which is a sumptuous worsted weight 100% cotton that is incredibly soft and perfect for summer garments and accessor… Read More
How To Make A Granny Square Bucket Hat?
A bucket Hat is a classic piece of clothing that is always in style. Whether you’re looking for something to keep you warm on a cool day or just… Read More
I find myself often looking at all different yarns, thick and thin, colorful or natural, single color, hand painted. I find the artistry behind yarn-making fascinating. I also love variegate… Read More
Here we are at the last post of the week with the wonderful new Truva by Universal Yarn.
It’s been wonderful using this cotton and cashmere blended yarn to create different knitting de… Read More
This is my standard, simple sock pattern, where I knit the heel and the toe area with a complementary color. For my complimentary color, I use usually a leftover sock yarn of the same thickn… Read More
In this series of posts, I’m sharing my experiences with Hue + Me yarn by Lion Brand. Hue + Me is a bulky weight yarn with 4 plies that are beautifully spun to create great stitch defi… Read More
This week I’m knitting with Lion Brand Wool-Ease, which is a medium weight yarn that blends the warmth of wool with the ease of acrylic.
Yesterday I made a lovely, warm hat using a few… Read More
This series of posts is dedicated to Lion Brand Mandala Baby DK, a fun, acrylic yarn that has sparked all kinds of creative ideas!
In my Tuesday post this week, I offered tips for working wi… Read More
“Why would I experiment with a textured stitch with a highly textured yarn?” you might ask. I can tell you simply that the Lattice Stitch pattern I’m using in this headband… Read More
I love yarn, and often I want to buy more. I search various yarn websites and marvel at all those beautiful skeins and dream what I could knit or crochet with them. But lately, I have been t… Read More
Welcome back! In yesterday’s post, I looked at the benefits of knitting with bulky, super bulky and jumbo yarns, and how we all need now and then, a project knit in bulky yarns to make… Read More
Introducing Hugo and Hermione by Sue Rawlinson! This cute pair would make the perfect first amigurumi project, with the pattern being so simple and forgiving – if they don't come out q… Read More
After experimenting with several needle sizes and Wisdom Yarn Wacki Saki, my wife and I each knit a pair of socks using German short row heels. Each of us chose a different gauge… Read More
Today is goal day! Our experiments with Finn are finally over, and I’m ready to begin our gloves.
I’m working with Finn, a sportweight yarn that is a blend of acrylic (50%), me… Read More
Chunky marled yarn makes colorful, warm, and quick-to-knit accessories. This week we’re looking at Major yarn, a great example of marled yarn. Yesterday’s post covered fou… Read More