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
This week, I’m knitting with Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop Sock, which is a stretchy, vibrant, and colorful, self-patterning yarn that’s 100% wool free. This is a great yarn for maki… Read More
I crocheted boots before, but never a pair with rubber soles. And let me tell you, this was a challenge. I had to pull a thick yarn through a very tight cotton string base on the rubber sole… 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
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 week I’m knitting with Universal Yarn Uptown Baby Sport, which is 100% pill-resistant acrylic yarn that is super soft. Available in a wide array of shades, Uptown Baby Sport looks… Read More
When knitting was not as popular as today, I did a few "American Girl Doll Fashion Shows" for local libraries. I knitted many outfits for my four AGDs and one Madam Alexander (one day I will… 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
I find myself often looking at all different yarns, thick and thin, colorful or natural, single or multi-color, hand-painted - I find the artistry behind the yarn-making fascinating. I also… 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
Are you ready to try some intarsia in the round? Yesterday, I explained the Ladder Back Jacquard technique which helps knitters keep their unused colors at the back of the work wit… 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