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Free Pattern Friday: Orangelo Bib
ImagiKnit Corp,
A perfect baby shower gift! Orangelo Bib by Norah Gaughan is super adorable and makes a great, quick to knit, baby shower gift. It's knit using 1 ball of Comfort Chunky on size US 10.5 needles. It's even worked in orange-like segments! Decreases are worked at the edges of each segment, bringing eac…

Sponge Bars
noreply@blogger.com (Diana L. Sullivan, CPA),
Sponge bars on my mind lately, and I thought a little information about them might be useful to others. So, why are sponge bars on my mind lately?  I have pulled two different knitting machines out that I hadn't used in a year or two, and they both needed sponge bars.  I can push on a needle tip an…

🧶Sneaking in stitches
Shelley Brander,
Have you ever snuck away to a hiding place to knit, dear reader? The car…the craft closet…maybe even the bathroom? When my kids were small, I would make deals with myself. I’d allow myself to knit after all the laundry was done (but is laundry really ever done???) or if I got the kids in bed by 8 (…

Double Decreases in Knitting
Donna Estin,
Double Decreases are a hallmark of lace knitting and are also used in highly textured stitch patterns. There is usually more than one...

Free Pattern Friday: Cumulonimbus
ImagiKnit San Francisco,
Cumulonimbus by Aimee Pelletier is s simple chevron pattern using 5 colors of Cumulus Dappled . You can also use Cumulus , Cumulus Rainbow or Cumulus Degrade .  It knits up in a jiff on size US 10 needles. Can't wait to get started? You can snag the pattern here and the yarn here . Happy knitting!

The Loop Scoop 66
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…

mini mock neck tank
a friend to knit with (noreply@blogger.com),
Okay. So this is one of those knits that will mostly be layered but it definatley can be worn on its own. I absolutely adore the yarn I used and the color is the most delicious brown I have seen in a while.  I am totally crushing on browns at the moment and this was love at first sight. I used one…

Free Pattern Friday: Magic Zauberball Stripe Socks
ImagiKnit San Francisco,
Go crazy with stripes! Magic Zauberball Stripe Socks by Tofurulla are knit using one skein of Crazy Zauberball using size US 1.5 needles. Can't wait to get started? You can snag the pattern here and the yarn here . Happy knitting!

Lento
a friend to knit with (noreply@blogger.com),
I have been wanting to knit a Lento Sweater for quite a while.  And back in the winter/spring the amazing girls Amy and Rebecca were hosting a KAL.  I knew I wanted to jump in, however, i missed the mark by a couple of months! That certainly didn't stop me from stash diving and finding, what I beli…

stripes and more stripes
a friend to knit with (noreply@blogger.com),
I have always had a thing for stripes. And I have wanted to knit with Lamb & Kid yarn for some time.  I waited for the L&K update and set my alarm.  SCORE!  I was able to land a few of my favorite colors! Cultivating my wardrobe for pieces that can last a long time has been my goal for the last co…

How to read a knitting chart II
admin,
Today we bring you another installment of how to read a knitting chart. In this second part we are going to explore stitch symbols that are a little more difficult,… You are reading the post How to read a knitting chart II appeared first on The Blog - US/UK .

Oh my!
a friend to knit with (noreply@blogger.com),
I have some catching up to do! {Lavender Farm / June 28, 2023 Orient, New York} My schedule the last few months has been providing a lot of packing and unpacking.  All fun,  but that left little time to get organized enough to visit this space. I'll be back tomorrow as I have plenty of past things …

Master Class: Seaming Set-In Sleeves
Donna Estin,
Set-in sleeves give such a tailored look to a sweater! How you seam the sleeve makes a big difference in the final appearance. Follow...

Lolember's Past and Future: Last Year and What’s To Come
noreply@blogger.com (Emily),
Last year, was a December like no other with Lolember, my alter-ego Lola's first annual countdown calendar. It was a month filled with goodies, hilarity, surprises, and a bunch of knitting. AND HERE WE ARE: Signups are now open for year #2! I’m sure some of you are still like, “ ...what are we talk…

🧶Your closet’s new favorite accessory
Shelley Brander,
A few months ago, Sophie took the world by storm. It was easy to see why. She was classically chic. Feminine. And simple, in the best possible way. Photo by PetiteKnit The Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit is worked back and forth from tip to tip, in simple garter stitch (all knit stitches) with an easy, …

Predictable
Stephanie Pearl-McPhee,
Well, that ride didn’t kill me. I so appreciate all the comments that are so kind as to suggest not pushing myself, not taking risks… I hear you, and I feel really touched by how much you want me to … Continue reading →

Free Pattern Friday: Taina
ImagiKnit San Francisco,
Yup - you can always use another shawl! The Taina Shawl by Eeva Kesakuu was knit using one skein of Uneek Fingering . It's knit on size US 6 needles. It's a fun knit! Can't wait to cast on? Click here for the yarn. Click here for the pattern. Happy Knitting!.

Latest Video
noreply@blogger.com (Diana L. Sullivan, CPA),
I didn't know how many of you would be interested in this, but I've been fascinated with it, so I'm sharing.  I had purchased a TINY Sister toy knitting machine, so small I can put it in my suitcase for an ordinary trip, and it is quite old.  I did a video on it, and someone suggested we replace th…

🧶 A rookie mistake we can all learn from
Shelley Brander,
Hello dear reader, This is so embarrassing! After 30 years of knitting sweaters - due to an absolute brain fart - I made a rookie mistake and had to completely start over on my Balloon Cardigan. 🤦‍♀️ I know a bunch of you have cast on to make your own beautiful Balloon Cardi along with me…so I prom…

Ok Do it Now
Stephanie Pearl-McPhee,
My friend Debbi – she’s pretty great in general, but there’s a few gifts she’s given me over the years that are shining stars of enrichment in my life and one of them is the phrase “Don’t panic early” usually … Continue reading →