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KNITTING THE SOLO VEST
Chantal Miyagishima,
This design is one of those ones where they turned out completely opposite of what you had hoped, but in doing so become their own little miracle. The evolution of this design:

A Little Yellow Aida
Alana Dakos,
Baby Sweaters are great for using up yarn stash! They only take 1 or 2 skeins of yarn usually, and I have lots of full skeins with accompanying little scrap balls leftover from previous projects. This little cardigan was just the thing for some gorgeous Becoming Art single ply worsted I had languis…

She Is Fine, She Is Knitting
Kel Moore,
After surgery, in the recovery room, the nurse let me speak briefly with my husband and when he asked me if there was anything I needed for him to bring to the hospital, I remember I asked for my knitting bag! More

Weekender Light
Allison Ause,
CUE: DELIGHTED SWOONING The original Weekender sweater designed by Andrea Mowry is one of my all time favorite pullovers. Knit in worsted weight Shelter , it dresses up and down effortlessly, wears with ease and is skill-accessible for those looking for success knitting their first sweaters. It’s t…

Magnolia
Alana Dakos,
I bet you thought I fell off the face of the earth, didn’t you? In some ways I have, I suppose. Life has taken a few unexpected detours and I have slowed way down in all things involving the knitting world. One thing however will never change for me. I will always find joy in creating things. Meet …

Getting to know Tukuwool Fingering
Ysolda support@ysolda.com,
Our guest contributor Nidhi looks closely at Tukuwool Fingering, a well loved classic Finnish wool, knitting and discussing swatches showing lace, cables, colourwork and it's beautiful texture. More

NEW PATTERN / Lawrence Scarf
Jane Richmond,
Knitting has brought so much comfort during these strange and difficult times. It’s created a sense of community during a time when it's not possible to socially gather. It has brought connection and conversation to my inbox during a time of isolation and disconnectedness. And most of all the act o…

Superwash v Non-Superwash Wool
Sarah Stanfield,
What is superwash wool? We take a closer look at the difference between superwash and non-superwash yarns and the kind of projects that you’ll use each for. More

A Portrait of Grandma’s Hands
Allison Ause,
My grandma’s hands were tough and small with deep, dark brown life lines. Many of my memories of grandma are from the ways she used her hands: to garden, to cook for the family, to shoo off the dogs, to tell a story, to fill out crossword puzzles, and to knit. More

CaMaRose Snefnug Pattern Suggestions
Sarah Cleeton,
CaMaRose's popular yarn Snefnug has landed on the This is Knit shelves lately and we are obsessed with it! CaMaRose Snefnug yarn is incredibly soft to the touch making it perfect for super cosy hand knit projects. In this blog post, we've listed a couple pattern ideas for Snefnug we think you will …

Getting to know Petter
Sarah Stanfield,
We put the spotlight on a well loved classic superwash wool, Rauma Petter and have fun knitting swatches showing lace, cables, colourwork and it's beautiful texture. More

THE PERFECT SEXY OFF -THE-SHOULDER KNIT SWEATER
Chantal Miyagishima,
I have always loved the idea of a sexy, off-the-shoulder sweater. Effortlessly chic, but that you could still curl up next to the fire, pull on your comfy cozy socks, and nestle in for a good read. Even though there isn’t a lot of skin shown, it’s that subtle illusion to seeing more that just m…

Catterline Sweater
Karie Westermann,
Some years ago the kind folks at Welsh yarn company Cartref sent me a small parcel with their brand-new yarn produced entirely in Wales. Cartref means “home” in Welsh and they had set out to create a yarn that embodied Wales. I made a swatch with the yarn and fell in love with its bouncy, yet robus…

FO: Bloomsbury Sweater
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Hey ho! My Bloomsbury Sweater is finished! I started this pattern back in September of 2019, took it with me to England the next month (with the hopes of knitting it in Bloomsbury) and have been working on and off for another year! The V-shaped neckline with the lace sleeves is so flattering. I wou…

FO: Blushing Roses Embroidery
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As you can tell by our interrupted knitting schedule that I am knee deep into embroidery kits. I love the short, planned out projects that are fully put together for you. This one was actually the first kit I bought and has been sitting patiently for months on my shelf. It wasn't until the planter …

WIP: 2021 Christmas Socks
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While the Christmas tree is still up (do you take yours down late too?), I decided to cast on my 2021 Christmas socks. They will just be a casual pair to knit on all year. October through December gets so busy that I don't always have time to whip up a pair in time for the holidays, so this is my w…

FO: Mountain Punch Needle Kit
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I took this week off, as I normally do the first week of January since I am self-employed, and since there is no prospect of vacationing with the pandemic still running amuck, I have claimed it my "craft-cation." Aside from casting on another pair of socks I have been jumping down new craft rabbit-…

FO: Epipremnum Aureum Embroidery Project
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Ever have something in your Amazon cart for months and finally decide to purchase it? That was this Kissbury's Epipremnum Aureum embroidery kit and crane embroidery scissors for me. How do you not smile looking at it? The project itself was a breeze. There was a video on the item listing page to he…

The 2021 Guide to Organizing Your Craft Space
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Happy New Year, folks! The new year is always about re-organizing and living a healthier life, and so here's a new and improved guide to craft organization! Before we dive in, here's a little blast from the past! In 2016 I gave my first craft room tour on the blog. My craft room used to be a 10x10 …

FO: Silvestre Mitts
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Happy New Year! I hope you find 2021 is filled with laughter, joy, good health and nourishment for the soul after the rough year we had. Here's another project fresh off the needles, just in the knick of time! These are called the "Silvestre Mitts" by Skeindeer Knits. See my project notes here . I …