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a new year
Dianna,
Happy new year to you all! It’s been a little while, hasn’t it? It seems I haven’t posted since August, and if I’m honest, 2021 feels like a year that just quietly slipped by. I can hardly believe Christmas and the new year have come and gone again already. Nonetheless, I wanted to pop by […]

Sven Scandinavian
Hand Knitted Things (noreply@blogger.com),
First post in 2022 about my last completed project in 2021. This is Sven Scandinavian. I loved knitting him! Sven was purchased as a knitting kit from the lovely Lucy Locket Land in the north east of England. The pattern is by Carol Anderson of Cottage Creations and originally printed in 1983. Sven…

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!!!!
Stana D. S. (noreply@blogger.com),
I hope that everyone who have visited and will stop by to visit my small corner of the Internet will have a magical Holidays and an even better Happy New Year! I have been extremely busy over the past two months with few special requests knitting projects. I cannot share the pictures yet as these k…

The Ceej Hat + Holiday Hat Pattern Sale + Five Things
Tanis,
First up, the exciting news that ALL OF MY HAT PATTERNS ARE CURRENTLY 20% OFF ! You can browse them here on my website (CAD) and here on Ravelry (USD). No coupon code needed, the sale runs until the end of the day on December 25th so you’ve got loads of time to pick your favourites. Among those pat…

The Year That I Changed
Karie Westermann,
Oh, all the best plans fall to pieces. After writing part one of my Everyday Wardrobe bullet journal use, I fell very ill and now I’m back on my feet all the natural daylight in Scotland has vanished. Roll on, Winter Solstice. In lieu of taking photos of my Everyday Wardrobe planning, I thought now…

Almina Shawl featuring our Luxe Yak/Silk DK
Tanis,
Pattern: Almina by Lisa Hannes Yarn: New TFA Luxe Yak/Silk DK in Caramel Chaud (coming on Boxing Day!) Ravelry Project page here . Mods: I used 3 full skeins of DK for this shawl rather than the aran weight the pattern calls for. It’s very easy to modify for gauge as it’s basically 2/3 cable patter…

How to Kitchener Stitch
Laura Chau,
Kitchener stitch is a knitting technique used for grafting together two sets of live stitches, most often stockinette stitch. Instead of binding off and sewing two edges together, you can use a tapestry needle and yarn to join the stitches completely seamlessly. More

Gift Guide 2021
kristinledgett,
We’ve all been through a lot these last few years. We all deserve treats!Here are our picks for gifts for crafters of all kinds: For New Knitters My First Scarf Kits, My First Hat Kits, and Mini Scarf Kits from … Continue reading →

BexKnittyDesign (noreply@blogger.com),
Happy Holidays Sale! Enjoy 50% off any of my patterns, no buying requirements, until 3rd January 2022 Available through Lovecrafts.com & Ravelry.com

Crochet Provisional Cast-on
Laura Chau,
The crochet provisional cast-on is easy to work and unzips perfectly every time! A provisional cast-on can be used anytime you want to pick up live stitches from your cast-on edge, either to knit in the opposite direction from or to create a seamless kitchener stitch join. More

New Pattern: Karneval Gloves
Beth Brown-Reinsel,
I finished up my pattern inspired by Estonian Roositud gloves: Karneval. All the little bits of color in these gloves remind me of the fabulous parades and celebrations in New Orleans for Mardis Gras and Karneval in Rio de Janeiro, as well as in Germany and Spain and more!  This pattern will teach …

Sanctuary Place Cowl has been released!
BexKnittyDesign (noreply@blogger.com),
Today sees the release of the ' Sanctuary Place Co wl ', available in my Ravelry store ' Bex Knitty Design ' and shortly also on LoveCrafts.com! This is a quick and easy pattern to create a cosy worsted weight cowl, with a mixture of garter, twists, and cables, it has just enough interest to keep t…

Learn to knit: How to knit in the round with double pointed needles
Laura Chau,
Double pointed needles can be intimidating - how do you knit with so many needles? Knitting in the round on double pointed needles creates a seamless tube of fabric, and allows you to work small circumferences such as socks and mitts that don't have enough stitches to fit around a circular needle. …

Learn to knit: How to knit in the round using the magic loop technique
Laura Chau,
The Magic Loop is a technique, not a needle! Using one long circular needle, you can knit different circumferences of project using the Magic Loop technique. It’s a great alternative to double pointed needles for working small circumferences in the round, such as socks, mitts, hats, and sleeves. Yo…

Learn to knit: How to knit in the round
Laura Chau,
Learning to knit on circular needles opens a world of possibilities in knitting! Circular knitting eliminates the need to sew seams to create a continuous fabric. Rather than turning your work after each row as you would with knitting flat, you keep knitting around and around in the same direction,…

Organising My Making Ideas: The Everyday Wardrobe Journal pt. 1
Karie Westermann,
I have long been obsessed with the idea of the Everyday Wardrobe - the idea of spending my making time on items I actually wear. Over on my Patreon , I have devoted no less than 16 entries to the art of thinking through what we wear, how we wear our clothes, and what we choose to wear, but today I’…

TRAVELING AFGHAN SQUARE #12 2021
Chantal Miyagishima,
Get ready for another year of the Traveling Afghan. A project where 13 different knitwear designer come together square by square to create a beautiful afghan.

Knitatude X We Are Knitters: Meripaca Collection
Chantal Miyagishima,
Don’t mind me as I pinch myself over here. I officially have a Knitatude x We Are Knitters kit collection and I am SO excited to bring it to you. 5 news kits, all with their newly re-launched Meripaca yarn.

Are You Okay?
Karie Westermann,
Mental health is something people find difficult to talk about, although it is getting better. When I mention that I am currently in therapy, people will ask me in a very gentle voice: are you okay ? And I have to reassure them that I am actually okay. Therapy is making me a lot better than I’ve be…