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The Loop Scoop 68

Kara Gunza,
Hello my friends and welcome back to another round of The Loop Scoop! If you are new here, let me give you the low down … the party is hosted both here at Petals to Picots and at Moogly — the links will show up on both sites for double the exposure!! And we both ... Read More about The Loop Scoop …

How to weave yarn into your fabric

admin,
We like easy techniques, creating textures and effects that can be done in a snap. Today we are going to teach you how to weave yarn through knitted fabrics. With… You are reading the post How to weave yarn into your fabric appeared first on The Blog - US/UK .

Fran, the toy mystery KAL and some new patterns

Stana D. S. (noreply@blogger.com),
Sensory Caterpillar is one of the two new patterns that I have added to Ravelry and to Lovecraft. I have created the pattern for Knitpicks IDP program, and the pictured sample uses their Dishie yarn. My second pattern Calypso Hat and Cowl that I have just added to Ravelry was also created for Knitp…

back to it

Dianna,
August. The fireweed (willowherb) is almost done, the thistle is going to seed, the students are arriving in town again…that back-to-school feeling is definitely creeping its way into Trondheim. Seems like an appropriate time to dust this thing off, yeah? I didn’t intend for the blog to go quiet, b…

Free Pattern Friday: Zefferus Shawl

ImagiKnit San Francisco,
The Zefferus Shawl by Shannon Dunbabin calls for 3 skeins of Ultra Pima, a super soft and drapey pima cotton. It's knit using size US 6 needles. Can't wait to cast on? You can snag the pattern here and the yarn here . Happy knitting!

Staff Project: Big City Cardigan in Sirdar Stories DK

Amy Black Sheep,
Black Sheep Carmen has recently cast off her ' Big City Cardigan ' in Sirdar Stories DK. A stocking stitch cardigan with added grid lines forming a fabulous check pattern. We asked Carmen a few questions to find how she got on knitting the cardigan. Carmen is an experienced knitter, often finding h…

Issue 46 - Official Preview

Meghan Fernandes,
Guest editor, Candice English of The Farmer's Daughter Fibers brings a fresh perspective to Issue 46, along with her distinctive aesthetic, drawing from both her Indigenous roots and life in the American West. We are so grateful to her for sharing herself, her work, and her family with us. It’s an …

Eye Candy: Summer Tops

Ravelry,
PurlificKnitter ( test knitter extraordinaire !), models her Field Sweater Test It's the heat of summer in the northern hemisphere, and there's something undeniably inspiring about working with colorful yarn as the sun shines (maybe with a nice iced drink nearby). In today's Eye Candy post

Creating the Perfect Bead Mix for your Knits

noreply@blogger.com (Emily),
Let’s unravel the magic of bead mixes, explore their beady beauty, and showcase some bead-iful projects that will leave you inspired to create your own sparkling masterpieces! Crafting the Perfect Bead Mix First things first, let's figure out what a bead mix is all about. In short, a bead mix is a …

Today

Stephanie Pearl-McPhee,
Well, here we are. Yesterday we packed all of our things into our bins and then put them on the trucks, and then we came home and had a little spa day for our bikes and a family dinner. At … Continue reading →

How to knit a square

Lynne Rowe,
How to knit a square for any thickness of yarn. Using the ball or yarn band information as a guide to work out how many stitches and rows

I’ll pack in a minute

Stephanie Pearl-McPhee,
Today is the day before packing day. Ken arrives tonight, and The Bike Rally leaves on Sunday morning, but tomorrow we take everything we need for the next week and pack it into two bins. The “rustlers” take the two … Continue reading →

Free Pattern Friday: Dundee

ImagiKnit San Francisco,
Dundee by Norah Gaughan calls for 1 skein of Vintage Sock , a soft machine washable wool blend in great colors. It's knit using size US 3 needles. Can't wait to cast on? You can sang the pattern here and the yarn here . Happy knitting!

How to add a bobble border in crochet

admin,
You already know that simple stitches are our forte. Today we are going to show you how to crochet a little bobble border, simple but striking, which will give a… You are reading the post How to add a bobble border in crochet appeared first on The Blog - US/UK .

How to do the YO – Yarn Over in knitting

Marissa,
YO, you’re going to want to read this. What does YO mean to you? Well, YO reminds me: Which do you think we’ll be discussing in this post? YO = Yarn Over in knitter language, found in knitting patterns. But what does Yarn Over actually mean in knitting? It is a literal direction for the knitter to …

The Loop Scoop 67

Kara Gunza,
Hello my friends and welcome back to another round of The Loop Scoop! If you are new here, let me give you the low down … the party is hosted both here at Petals to Picots and at Moogly — the links will show up on both sites for double the exposure!! And we both ... Read More about The Loop Scoop …

knitting with friends

a friend to knit with (noreply@blogger.com),
SO, whenever I have a coffee and knitting date at my home I want to make my friends something yummy to go with the yarn and coffee. Actually, I love to have something special most weekends with my coffee! And Sundays are usually that day. I woke up knowing exactly what I wanted to accompany yester…

Rookie Move

Stephanie Pearl-McPhee,
We’re a few hundred kilometres from home, enjoying the same cottage we pack off to every summer. Usually the way it works is that Joe and I move into the place, and then assorted family comes and goes as their … Continue reading →

friend to friend

a friend to knit with (noreply@blogger.com),
Have you made a Friend to Friend yet? Honestly one of the most rewarding knits!  Not only to knit but to wear! I spent about a week at my sisters house in Orient, New York at the end of June.  While there, I decided she needed a Friend to Friend as it would be perfect for her mediation practice.  S…

An Interview with Shala Jones of Black Purl Magic

Meghan Fernandes,
This month we got the chance to chat with our July Pom MAL sponsor, Shala of Black Purl Magic and dig deeper into her work-life balance. She shared about having a spot in this large sea of makers and how she landed on her iconic vinyl accessories. More