Let’s face it, it’s 2020. It’s cold outside. The wolves are after you. All you need to do is cozy up with a hot water bottle, some knitting, and a cup of tea and wait for 2021 to come! But, in all seriousness, hot water bottles are guaranteed to bring the cozy times, and nothing…
Tag: year of gifts

Year of Gifts: Pantry Staple Washcloths
June’s Year of Gifts is here! This month’s design is the perfect knit for hot summer days, and is perfect for gift giving. We hope this is a pattern you’ll knit again and again! This pattern is really two patterns! The two texture stitch patterns are called Nut Stitch and Rice Stitch, hence the “Pantry…

An Interview With: Jennifer Burke
In conjunction with the release of the Sweet Pea Socks for the April installment of the Year of Gifts, I thought it would be fun to interview the designer, Jennifer Burke. We have been friends with Jen for well over a decade, and are delighted to have her as one of our featured contributors this…

Year of Gifts: Shamrock Cowl
I’m not sure if its the stress that is getting to me, but I’m hoping there is some sort of omen that we’re releasing a cowl in Lucky Tweed called Shamrock on St. Patrick’s day. (We try to steer clear of cliches around here, but I’m full on embracing any luck I can get these…

Knitting Along and Giving Together
Our next installment in our Year of Gifts knit along was released on Tuesday, and we’re so thrilled by the response we’ve received so far. Kate and I loved doing the Year of Hats last year, and when thinking about 2020 we really wanted to come up with a promotion that felt meaningful. We love…

Primrose Mittens Tuck Stitches
The stitch pattern on the Primrose Mittens from the Year of Gifts features a lovely tuck stitch that creates a waffle-like texture on the top of the hand. Working the stitch isn’t difficult by any means – anyone familiar with brioche will find it to be quite simple – but we thought a photo tutorial…

Year of Gifts: Primrose Mittens
The second design in the Year of Gifts, the Primrose Mittens, are here! A textural delight featuring broken ribbing and tuck stitches, these mittens are sure to keep the wearer cosy and warm. The Primrose Mittens are worked in the round from the cuff to top of hand. The cuff is worked in a broken…