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Ever made cinnamon rolls? I’m not talking the kind that comes in a can (though I will most certainly eat that kind with relish); I mean from scratch, where you mix the dough and knead it and sprinkle on the cinnamon sugar with your own two hands. If you’ve ever done that, you’ll understand what …
Today’s post is sort of like the “Acknowledgements” section at the front of books; except instead of just telling you about it, I get to show you! About six weeks before the release of Le Soir, I put out a testing call on Ravelry and ended up with 4 fabulous knitters who offered to help …
Last weekend was a humdinger in the best possible way—the response to Le Soir was beyond what I’d imagined, and I’m thrilled that so many knitters loved it! A large number of entries came in for the free pattern giveaway and winner has been chosen by random number generator; without further ado, the giveaway winner …
And about time, too! This project, Mélodies, has been in my daydreams since December of last year, though Le Soir has been a picture in my mind since September of 2018. It’s finally here! This is going to be a longish ride; so if you’d like to cut to the chase and get to the …
Muntins is here!!! (Pardon me—I’m not actually a screamer in person…) As I mentioned last week, this scarf is part of Knotions September 2020, which is portal-themed; when I saw the issue theme in the submission call, my geeky knuckles began cracking on reflex. I’ve loved windows as long as I can remember; originally I …
Me oh my, am I glad this day has come—now I don’t have to keep this a secret anymore! Meet the Muntins Scarf, part of the September 2020 portal-themed issue of Knotions webzine. As you can see, it features cables and lace, as well as a fun picot edging. It’s a decorative scarf and knit …
Remember this project from a few weeks ago? As you can see, it’s gotten bigger. A lot bigger. Last time, this project was living on a Knit Picks Sunstruck 32″ circular needle; I’ve been using Knit Picks circulars exclusively for years and have been a happy camper. However, the more the project grew the more …
Finally we can talk about what this pile of yarn is for! (And why it’s inside a piano…) What It’s All About The notion of a shawl collection inspired by music has been kicking around in my head for at least a year now. Originally the idea was to use general musical terms (obbligato, allegro, …
Despite the fact that it seems to barely get squeezed in around the more important parts of life (laundry! vacuuming! puppy training!), quite a lot of knitting has been happening hereabouts and it’s time for an update! The Tourist Shawl is progressing nicely, in spite of only coming out for an hour or two a …
Some things never get old. Of all the knitting books in my library, Romi Hill’s New Lace Knitting is my absolute favorite; my absolute favorite design from it (and it’s chock-full of beauties) is her Crystal Bay Shawl. I knitted myself one years ago out of some black merino/silk laceweight yarn, playing a white-knuckled game …