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Esmeralda Sweater
a friend to knit with (noreply@blogger.com),
Can you feel it?  The chilly mornings, the crispness in the air, the smell of the leaves?  It's coming.  And it is my favorite time of the year.  FALL!  I absolutely adore this time of year.  And the prospect of donning the hand knits once again. Esmeralda came off of my needles back in June.  It's…

Free Pattern Friday: Koigu Wristers
ImagiKnit San Francisco,
Koigu Wristers by fdk designs are great for daily wear and make great gifts! The mitts pictured were made using 1 skein of KPPPM . They're knit using size US 1 needles. Can't wait to cast on? You can snag the pattern here and the yarn here . Happy knitting!

Mystery Cushion Club 2023: post 4, September
Debbie Abrahams,
HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE PENULTIMATE INSTALMENT OF THE 2023 MYSTERY CUSHION CLUB! After three months of working on this project we now find ourselves heading swiftly towards the end, with the Front Panel revealed in its entirety and all the fun of the back panels about to begin. This month you are…

Calling All Craft-Alongs!
Ravelry,
Your Victory Jumper cover image from Home Notes, June 1945 Are you hosting a craft-along in your Ravelry group next month? Would you like to to get the word out and invite more crafters? We want to help! If you moderate a Ravelry group that is hosting a craft-along starting

Erika’s debut
sweetpurls,
“Erika” is the first pattern I completed from the “52 Weeks of Socks” book. This project was enjoyable once I figured out the best needles for it. I cast on with bamboo double pointed needles (DPNs) but realized their bluntness made it impossible to knit some decreases. Then, I switched to Knitters…

How to work the Italian Cast-on (cast on for 1×1 Rib stitch)
admin,
For sure you have casted-on stitches for the ribbing of a sweater, and it didn’t end up being 100% elastic. With knitting, there is a point when the fabric tells… You are reading the post How to work the Italian Cast-on (cast on for 1×1 Rib stitch) appeared first on The Blog - US/UK .

New Video: Short-Rowing a Toe Made Easy
noreply@blogger.com (Diana L. Sullivan, CPA),
I did this video in response to a question.  I realized that to answer the question, I needed to demonstrate and explain the following things in more detail: Why we wrap as we short row and how to do it How to understand those line diagrams in magazines with the darts on the sides How to do a very …

Free Pattern Friday: Pannonica Slouch Hat
ImagiKnit San Francisco,
There's no such thing as too many hats! The Pannonica Slouch Hat by Shannon Dunbabin calls for just one skein of Anchor Bay, a super soft merino/cotton blend. It's knit using sizes US 4 and 6 needles, or size required to obtain gauge. Can't wait to cast on? You can snag the pattern here and the yar…

Staff Project: Neck Warmer in James C Brett Marble Chunky
Amy Black Sheep,
Sara's project for the weekend, knitted in James C Brett Marble Chunky. It takes just one ball to make this quick knit. Pattern : JB838 Yarn: James C Brett Marble Chunky Shade number: MC11 Size: One Size How did you find the pattern? Did you make any adjustments? The pattern was great, easy to foll…

queue check: september 2023
Dianna,
Several years back I would occasionally post a “queue check,” an overview of active project WIPs and plans (fully based on the ones Karen Templer of Fringe Association used to post). Now that I’m carving out a little more time for crafting, I’ve started going back to projects that have been on hold…

The Loop Scoop 69
Kara Gunza,
Tamara and I have some bittersweet news to share with you … After many years of hosting this awesome link-up, we have decided to bring The Loop Scoop to a close at the end of this month. We have loved getting to see and share so many of your beautiful designs and projects. Thank you ... Read More a…

New Videos for August
noreply@blogger.com (Diana L. Sullivan, CPA),
This month's new videos were two key techniques from my new pattern set, Bargello Lace Collection. The first video, the Double Strand E-Wrap , is an easy, practical cast-on for lace projects.  This gives you a thicker, sturdier edge than a plain e-wrap, and it's ideal for these Bargello Lace scarve…

Free Pattern Friday: Textured Hoodie
ImagiKnit San Francisco,
Kids love hoodies! Textured Hoodie by Sirdar is written for sizes 3 to 7 years. It's knit on sizes US 3 and needles using Replay , an easy care cotton blend. Can't wait to cast on? You can snag the pattern here and the yarn here . Happy knitting!

Mystery Blanket Club 2023: post 8, September
Debbie Abrahams,
HELLO & WELCOME TO THE EIGHTH INSTALMENT OF THE 2023 MYSTERY BLANKET CLUB! We have been out and about keeping Seth entertained for the past few weeks, and after a trip to Legoland, a week in Devon and another week in Whitby, I am just about ready for our little lad to go back to school so that I ca…

How to knit the vertical eyelet stitch
admin,
We like bringing to the blog easy stitches. Today’s stitch is perfect for those nights when the temperature begins to decrease just a little bit, or if you live in… You are reading the post How to knit the vertical eyelet stitch appeared first on The Blog - US/UK .

Teal is the theme
sweetpurls,
As temperatures reach obscene high numbers in the south of the United States, I dream about spending every minute immersed in the sea. Visualization is a thing; teal is the theme. There is not much progress on the “Less Slumber, More Party” hat, but I am pleased with the knitting so far. The yarn i…

Free Pattern Friday: Persephone Handpaints Cowl
ImagiKnit San Francisco,
The Persephone Handpaints Cow l by Michael del Vecchio calls for one skein of Bamboo Bloom Handpaints , a yarn that is thick and thin, matte and shiny for a unique look. It's knit using size US 10 needles. Can't wait to cast on? You can snag the pattern here and the yarn here. Happy knitting!

Staff Project: Granny Hexagon Cardigan in Stylecraft yarns
Amy Black Sheep,
To say this pattern has been a hit with Black Sheep staff is an understatement. Four members have staff now have a crochet granny hexagon cardigan. We don't think they will be the last. It's been very popular in our Facebook group too! If you love to crochet and have never ventured into making a ga…

Free Pattern Friday: Garter Stitch Mitts
ImagiKnit San Francisco,
Easy-peasy, fast and fun! Garter Stitch Mitts by Ysolda Teague calls for 1 ball of Felted Tweed , a soft tweed available in loads of colors! . It's knit using size US 5 needles. Can't wait to cast on? You can snag the pattern here and the yarn here . Happy knitting!