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Mosaic Shawl Pattern: Abraxas
Norman,
A stunning shawl pattern for intermediate knitters – test-knitted and tech-edited Abraxas is an effortlessly elegant shawl knitted in stockinette stitch with stunning mosaic details providing that certain something and an entertaining knitting experience. The simple triangular construction makes th…

My Latest Sock Making Adventure - A Brand New Tru-Knit CSM!
noreply@blogger.com (Diana L. Sullivan, CPA),
Recently, I purchased a Tru-Knit Circular Sock Machine.  I’d been looking at new CSMs for a while, and I had tried out the Ehrlbacher, the Lamb, and the Tru-Knit.  I liked all three. I’ve knitted a lot of socks for at least 15 years. I actually have owned an antique Legare 47, an antique Auto Knitt…

Baby Quilt
noreply@blogger.com (Rosemary Dickinson),
I just finished the quilting on this baby quilt. It was such a pleasure to quilt this. It was mostly free motion quilting loops with a little ribbon candy thrown in. My longarm has just been cleaned and was a joy to use. The tension was perfect and the thread never broke once. Here's a close up of …

6 advanced knitting techniques you need to know to make your own garments
admin,
The world of knitting is infinite, just when you think you already know all the techniques or all the ways to knit a garment, you come across a pattern with… You are reading the post 6 advanced knitting techniques you need to know to make your own garments appeared first on The Blog - US/UK .

3 Tips for Picking Buttons
Elizabeth Smith,
I’ve knit and/or designed many button cardigan designs through the years – and combined with my experience working at a yarn shop, I’ve learned quite a few tips about how to best to pair buttons with your finished cardigan garment. I hope the 3 tips I share below may be helpful the next time you’re…

Colour Inspiration for WestKnits MKAL 2024
George Cullen,
It’s MKAL season! Stephen West has become famous for his fun, engaging and often surprising yearly mystery knit alongs. This year we’re doing Go Go […] The post Colour Inspiration for WestKnits MKAL 2024 appeared first on The Knit with attitude Blog .

Unfortunate news about the Digital Calendar
Knit Picks Staff,
It’s with a heavy heart that we’re announcing that the free monthly digital calendar will be going on hiatus from Stash: The Knit Picks Blog. We’re so glad that so many of you have enjoyed it over the years and certainly hope that this hiatus will not be a long one. -Knit Picks Staff The post Unfor…

Choose your Own Adventure: Zombies?
Meg,
Tina leads us through a Dungeons and Dragons-esque zombie battle with only our project bags as weapons! Will we survive? The post Choose your Own Adventure: Zombies? appeared first on Pardon My Stash .

Cushy Cables with a Ginger Twist!
Alexa Ludeman,
Are you ready for the weather to turn? I love the changing of the seasons – the cool, crisp days returning this time of year. While the weather may be turning chilly, this hot little cowl will slip right off your needles, and it’ll be the PERFECT gift to yourself – or to anyone you love.

Podcast Episode 305 – Keeping Track
s t a c i,
Enjoying the ad-free show? Please consider supporting it! Patrons get monthly bonus episodes, perks, and priority on their knitting questions. Lots of lively conversation, a book club and knit-along too! www.patreon.com/verypinkknits Many thanks to Turtlepurl for supporting the podcast! Check out t…

Yarn Review: Mode at Rowan Softest Alpaca
Sara Mulvey,
The name of this yarn does not lie, it really is the softest alpaca. Rowan Softest Alpaca is a blend of 70% Alpaca, 23% recycled Nylon and 7% wool, it is super soft but surprisingly strong. So strong you can use it with confidence when sewing up your garments. I couldn’t wait to get it on the needl…

A Postcard from: the Aran Islands
Jenny Wilcock,
This week’s postcard comes to you from the Aran Islands, off of the west coast of Ireland. We’ve traveled west and north from last week. I’ve never been entirely sure of the difference between Aran sweaters and Guernsey/Gansey sweaters.

Crochet bag
noreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Ellul),

OOPS - Tension Not Right!
noreply@blogger.com (Diana L. Sullivan, CPA),
I made a sock as a sample of an upcoming pattern for single bed, no-sew socks. But then I got VERY distracted by life.  Our son visited, we all got Covid, we all recovered, we quarantined, our son left, and then I started working on a project with an awesome new circular sock machine.  Those videos…

Pattern ideas for Ballyhoura Tweed Sock Yarn
Angeles R,
When a new yarn hits the shelves, we love to give it the spotlight it deserves. And with Ballyhoura Tweed Soc k Yarn , it’s easy to see why! This super soft yarn with charming tweedy flecks is a treat to knit with. We did some digging and found some amazing patterns from cosy socks to stylish hats …

Christmas projects
noreply@blogger.com (Rosemary Dickinson),
I finished my second Christmas table runner over the weekend. I'm not sure if I like one better than the other! They're both so similar. They measure 16" X 40". I started quilting the baby quilt on the longarm so I'll quilt these after that. I have no idea how I'll be quilting them but I'll figure …