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My cowl is finished and I finally took a photo in daylight which better shows the color but also the short row pattern. If you saw my video from over the weekend I noticed when I was nearly done with the project that I had not changed directions on one of my triangles. I cut one edge stitch and ripped out the section and grafted it back together. The graft isn't totally invisible but neither is the graft where the end and beginning meet. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Pattern is Running Uphill, free on @hi.ravelry. #rosekimknits
Jessica (noreply@blogger.com),
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Great time to try: knitting your first woolly scarf
Emily Brayshaw, Lecturer, Fashion and Design History, Theory, and Thinking, University of Technology Sydney,
The enduring popularity of knitting lies in its practicality, portability and mental health benefits. As the mercury drops and we head outside for bracing walks, it’s time to knit a woollen scarf.

The Red Jumpsuit & Other Things
Karie Westermann,
What a year 2020 has been so far. I hope you are safe and that your loved ones are okay. I’m writing this after almost two months from self-isolation. I continue to work from home, but all of my teaching engagements are cancelled/postponed. This is a tough time to be self-employed. My good friend W…

There's Only a Few More Days to Get My KnitCrate!
Dayana Knits (noreply@blogger.com),
If you've been tempted to knit my Mic Drop Top or crochet my Net Result Top -- jump in on the action quick! You have until April 30 to order my special KnitCrate complete with patterns for both tops, a sock pattern, a giftie AND (the best part) 2 skeins of sparkly super duper soft Uru.Yarn Sugared …

Fuss Free Shawls and Wraps
Lisa,
Today on the This is Knit blog, we are going to explore three easy, fuss free shawls and wraps for you to knit or crochet while social distancing at home. Sometimes we all just need a calming, mindless project to work on while we are binge watching our Netflix queue or listening to a podcast in the…

Blog: Apart Together - Designer Support
Allison Ause,
Our hearts are bursting and our LYS partners are over the moon with the outpouring of support and care you all have shown through our Apart Together initiative. Whether by purchasing sweater quantities from open shops, allocating your BT buys to shuttered stores, or simply sharing this initiative w…

Blog: Brooklyn Tweed – Apart Together
Allison Ause,
Pay What You Choose —  Support How You Can In the wake of the developing pandemic of COVID-19, there remains a lot of uncertainty and fear. But we have also seen an encouraging surge of compassion and generosity from our community. Though socially isolated, our hearts and minds are aligned in brain…

Our Top Four Beginner Baby Blankets
Lisa,
Are you new to knitting or crochet? Or are you looking to dive back in and are on the hunt for the supplies you need to begin a simple project to work on while we are all spending a little more time at home than usual? Look no further, for in this blog post we will be exploring some easy baby blank…

Free Pattern: Easy corner to corner (c2c) At The Cross Square
Kunbi,
Happy Easter, friends! Hope you’re keeping safe wherever you are. It feels weird to celebrate Easter on lockdown but this is what is absolutely necessary at this time to combat this terrible pandemic that has swept over much of the nations of the world. The virus cannot, however, take away the impo…

Lis Knits: the Weidlinger pullover
Lis Smith,
When the first Weidlinger samples started arriving at the office I knew it was something I would have to knit. My favorite sweaters all seem to be knit in seed and moss stitch. I love these stitches for their engagement while knitting and the finished fabric just seems extra cozy and plush to me. W…

I Designed This Month's Standard KnitCrate -- Yarn and All!
Dayana Knits (noreply@blogger.com),
No time to read? Get a KnitCrate here (this link gives me a small compensation) and also get 20% off with code: DK20 --- My knitted beret goes off to knitting and crochet pattern designers, it's WAY more work than you think! A pattern idea is great, but it's really just the start of a long process.…

Ripples Shawl Knitting Pattern
Hand Knitted Things (noreply@blogger.com),
Keeping busy and a positive mind set is something to be aimed for and never more than during this time of Covid-19. Knitting is something which helps me to stay occupied and focused generally but especially so now. This latest pattern is a shawl which uses a variegated cotton blend yarn with contra…

25% OFF — sending you virtual hugs ♥
Jane Richmond,
It's time for my annual spring sale however this is a spring like no other. I wanted to send out a virtual hug to each and every one of you. While we practice social distancing and for many of us, self isolation, at least we knitters can take comfort in our stitches and hopefully keep cabin fever a…

Virtual Shopping at This is Knit
Nadia Coburn,
An online personal shopping experience, provided by the This is Knit Team. We have been working on introducing ways to make our shopping more inclusive for the more vulnerable members of our society. If you have a project that you would like to make then tell us a little about your needs via our Vi…

Important Update
Nadia Coburn,
From 5 pm this evening we will be switching to virtual and online sales only. We are taking these steps now in an effort to help flatten the curve and protect the most vulnerable members of our society. We want to thank everyone for their support and well wishes this week, and we're immensely grate…