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iKnit7 - An Online Yarn Extravaganza!
Lisa,
Hello again everyone! I hope you have been keeping well these past few weeks and that your needles and hooks have been keeping you sane. We've been beavering away behind the scenes here, keeping the online shop updated, shipping out orders, kicking off online Stitch Sessions , and working on some s…

1950s Knitting - Childs Fair Isle Hood
Wendy Bayford (noreply@blogger.com),
Childs Fair Isle Hood "Wrap your little one up in festive knitted style with Lynne Rowe's hooded scarf complete with bells for jolly jingles. In sizes from 2 to 7 years, this will be a Christmas favourite for years to come!" Pattern kindly created by Lynn Rowe, shared by Let's Knit - You will need …

1960's Knitting - Dionne MOD Style Sweater
Wendy Bayford (noreply@blogger.com),
Dionne 1960's Style MOD Fair isle Sweater Bust 32–34, 36–38, 40-42, 44-46 Inches Pattern Written in English, Dutch, German & French!! "Knit this ladies short sleeved sweater with geometric block detail and peter pan collar. A design by Lisa Richardson using our wonderful dry handle cotton yarn, Cot…

1950s Knitting - Floral Freida Cardigan
Wendy Bayford (noreply@blogger.com),
Freida 1950s Style Floral Cardigan Bust 32–34, 36–38, 40-42, 44-46 Inches Pattern Written in English, Dutch, German & French!! "Knit this ladies short sleeved cardigan a design by Martin Storey using the gorgeous yarn Mohair Haze (super kid mohair and extra fine merino wool.) This cardigan is adorn…

1940's Knitting - Mosaic Sweater
Wendy Bayford (noreply@blogger.com),
1940's Style Mosaic Sweater Bust 32–34, 36–38, 40-42, 44-46 Inches Pattern Written in English, Dutch, German & French!! "Knit this ladies round neck short sleeve top, the members exclusive monthly pattern for March 2014. Designed by Lisa Richardson using the wonderful yarn Revive (recycled cotton, …

1930s Knitting - Women's Cardigan
Wendy Bayford (noreply@blogger.com),
Poppy 1930's Style Cardigan Jacket Bust 32–34, 36–38, 40-42, 44-46 Inches "Knit this womens fitted stocking stitch cardigan, the member’s monthly exclusive free pattern for February 2013. Designed by Martin Storey and using the stunning yarn Cotton Glace (cotton). With a round neck, full length set…

1950s Knitting - Spotty Blouse
Wendy Bayford (noreply@blogger.com),
1950s Style Spotty Blouse Bust 32–34, 36–38, 40-42, 44-46 Inches Pattern Written in English, Dutch, German & French!! Pattern by Lisa Richardson found on Knit Rowan Website Free 1950s Style Spotty Blouse Knitting Pattern Here

Vintage Crochet - Picnic Blanket
Wendy Bayford (noreply@blogger.com),
Vintage Crochet - Picnic Blanket Not strictly a vintage pattern today but it certainly has a vintage style This lovely pattern is courtesy of Rowan Free Vintage Style Crochet Blanket Pattern Here

1950s Knitting - Vintage Tartan Picnic Blanket
Wendy Bayford (noreply@blogger.com),
Vintage Tartan Style Picnic Blanket "This gorgeous knitted picnic blanket by Sian Brown uses intarsia colourwork to create a timeless tartan effect! The blanket uses Rowan Summer Tweed and Rowan All Seasons Cotton to create a rustic effect in beautiful outdoor colours. Sausage rolls, jam sandwiches…

My cowl is finished and I finally took a photo in daylight which better shows the color but also the short row pattern. If you saw my video from over the weekend I noticed when I was nearly done with the project that I had not changed directions on one of my triangles. I cut one edge stitch and ripped out the section and grafted it back together. The graft isn't totally invisible but neither is the graft where the end and beginning meet. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Pattern is Running Uphill, free on @hi.ravelry. #rosekimknits
Jessica (noreply@blogger.com),
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Great time to try: knitting your first woolly scarf
Emily Brayshaw, Lecturer, Fashion and Design History, Theory, and Thinking, University of Technology Sydney,
The enduring popularity of knitting lies in its practicality, portability and mental health benefits. As the mercury drops and we head outside for bracing walks, it’s time to knit a woollen scarf.

The Red Jumpsuit & Other Things
Karie Westermann,
What a year 2020 has been so far. I hope you are safe and that your loved ones are okay. I’m writing this after almost two months from self-isolation. I continue to work from home, but all of my teaching engagements are cancelled/postponed. This is a tough time to be self-employed. My good friend W…

There's Only a Few More Days to Get My KnitCrate!
Dayana Knits (noreply@blogger.com),
If you've been tempted to knit my Mic Drop Top or crochet my Net Result Top -- jump in on the action quick! You have until April 30 to order my special KnitCrate complete with patterns for both tops, a sock pattern, a giftie AND (the best part) 2 skeins of sparkly super duper soft Uru.Yarn Sugared …

Fuss Free Shawls and Wraps
Lisa,
Today on the This is Knit blog, we are going to explore three easy, fuss free shawls and wraps for you to knit or crochet while social distancing at home. Sometimes we all just need a calming, mindless project to work on while we are binge watching our Netflix queue or listening to a podcast in the…

Blog: Apart Together - Designer Support
Allison Ause,
Our hearts are bursting and our LYS partners are over the moon with the outpouring of support and care you all have shown through our Apart Together initiative. Whether by purchasing sweater quantities from open shops, allocating your BT buys to shuttered stores, or simply sharing this initiative w…