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When in doubt, block!
knitigatingcircumstances,
This past week I have had time to knit again and it has been both glorious and frustrating. I decided that first on my list was to finish the piping hot sweater, a design by Lily Kate. I had finished … Continue reading →

Episode 322 - Knitting the Colors of Fall 2024! #cofkal2024
noreply@blogger.com (Unknown),
Last month, a group of Yarniacs listeners got together in Cincinnati. Though Gayle and Sharlene were not able to attend, a wonderful time was had by all and we are hoping to do it again next year. There is a survey available for a future Yarniacs retreat/event here . If you are interested in such a…

How To Knit, Step by Step Tutorial with Blanket Pattern
Maggie,
Finally! I have been meaning to get this video done for the past 6 months. How to knit. A step by step video tutorial teaching you the basics of knitting.… The post How To Knit, Step by Step Tutorial with Blanket Pattern first appeared on SimplyMaggie.com .

It's feeling like summer!
Andrea Rangel,
The gardens are bursting with colour right now and I want to share it with you!

Summer Club opens next week!
Andrea Rangel,
Get all the details on this summer’s yarn and knitting pattern club with Gauge Dye Works!

Forget Me Not Afghan Pattern Tutorial
Maggie,
This gorgeous afghan style throw has all the spring vibes which inspired the name “Forget Me Not” afghan after the blossoming flower we see in the spring season. Grab your… The post Forget Me Not Afghan Pattern Tutorial first appeared on SimplyMaggie.com .

Empowerment Project: Knitting the Heliotaxis Pi Shawl for Inner Strength
BrandieKnits,
It has been hard to put into words the complicated emotions that have been swirling through and around me lately. The entire world is hurting and finding joy feels like theft. Everything feels devoid of meaning when there is so so much suffering. Watching human beings being destroyed for resources …

2024 Sweater Trends
Donna Estin,
It's that time of year when the fashion shows are walking more sweaters down the runway! After watching so many sweaters appear, certain...

Periwinkle!
Little Church Knits,
Color of the Month for May Welcome to my new Color of the Month series! Every month, I’ll take a deep dive into the psychology of color and offer curated moods, palettes and patterns. This oughta be fun! Psychology Periwinkle is a soft shade of blue-violet derived from the myrtle or lesser periwink…

I-Cord Knit Tool: Everything You Need To Know
noreply@blogger.com (Emily),
Let's rewind to last November. It’s a Friday night, I'm cozied up on the couch with a glass of wine in hand, knit-flixing while mindlessly scrolling on my phone. Suddenly a video pops up featuring someone’s hands wielding an intriguing tool I had never seen before. Cue the gasp heard 'round the liv…

How it’s Been Going…
Beth Brown-Reinsel,
It’s been a while since I have written a post.  I have been sorta busy.  From September of 2023 to March of 2024, I lost both of my parents and I broke AND dislocated my ankle in December.  I missed the opportunity to go on a teaching cruise to New Zealand and Australia.  So yeah, […] The post How …

Spring sale, last day tomorrow!
helene magnusson,
Spring sale! LAST DAY TOMORROW! 15% off with the code SUMMER2024 on my website and on Ravelry through May 8th 2024, midnight GMT Why the code SUMMER2024 and not spring? Because believe it or not,l  it´s supposed to be summer now in Iceland – according to the old calendar) Several colors of wool and…

Episode 321 - Knitting with Robbie 2024
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Robbie is in town for the annual NoCKRs retreat, and we spent a lovely afternoon together recording this episode. What are we wearing? Boxy by Joji Locatelli Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Elton Loose Socks by Casual Fashion Queen Gayle's Loose Socks What are we knitting? Brooklyn Ragl…

Knitted Frogs in a Sweater Project
Stana D. S. (noreply@blogger.com),
I have been busy with a really fun project over the last few months. Here is a full class photo of 21 frogs in sweaters with a larger frog as a teacher. Last year when I started to work full time in the education field, I was thinking about knitting a little toy for every child in the classroom. So…

Spring Chill Hexi Cardigan - Colour Palettes
Sara Mulvey,
There are so many potential colourways for the Spring Chill Hexi cardigan , you really are spoilt for choice. There are two of our favourites detailed on the pattern and we’ve curated more for you here. Scheepjes Metropolis 002 Glasgow 012 Manila 015 Ulsan 047 Dubai 045 Perth King Cole Merino 4ply …

Mystery Blanket Club 2024: post 4, May
Debbie Abrahams,
HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE FOURTH INSTALMENT OF THE 2024 MYSTERY BLANKET CLUB! We are fast approaching the halfway point of this year’s club, and over the past few months many of the squares have been revealed. However, I have plenty more in store for you, with another five squares to knit this month…

Mini Woven Patch Class: One & Done Series
Vickie Howell,
Mini Woven Patch Class: One & Done Series I’m happy to announce my Mini Woven Patch virtual class as the first installment of my “One & Done Series“, designed to give students just a taste of a technique. These classes... keep reading … The post Mini Woven Patch Class: One & Done Series appeared fi…