Embroidering on Knitting

Embroidering on Knitting

Embroidery is a really simple and quick way to add additional embellishment to your finished knitting. The July Mittens feature a riot of embroidery on the top of the hand,...

Embroidering on Knitting

Embroidery is a really simple and quick way to add additional embellishment to your finished knitting. The July Mittens feature a riot of embroidery on the top of the hand,...

Stranded: Colorwork vs. Fair Isle Knitting

Stranded: Colorwork vs. Fair Isle Knitting

One of the techniques I love researching is colorwork knitting, and in doing so have discovered a wealth of different styles and methods. Knitters commonly use “Fair Isle” knitting to...

Stranded: Colorwork vs. Fair Isle Knitting

One of the techniques I love researching is colorwork knitting, and in doing so have discovered a wealth of different styles and methods. Knitters commonly use “Fair Isle” knitting to...

Short Rows: Wrap and Turn

Short Rows: Wrap and Turn

Short row shaping is used often in sweaters – especially those knit in the round – most commonly to raise the back neck, create a sleeve cap, lower the back...

Short Rows: Wrap and Turn

Short row shaping is used often in sweaters – especially those knit in the round – most commonly to raise the back neck, create a sleeve cap, lower the back...

emma jacobsson of bohus stickning

A Brief History of the Bohus Stickning Cooperative

The Swedish workshop founded by Emma Jacobsson with humble beginnings as the Bohuslän Domestic Industry became the Bohus Stickning cooperative in 1939. Known for its unique style of colorwork, the cooperative...

A Brief History of the Bohus Stickning Cooperative

The Swedish workshop founded by Emma Jacobsson with humble beginnings as the Bohuslän Domestic Industry became the Bohus Stickning cooperative in 1939. Known for its unique style of colorwork, the cooperative...

Picot Edging

Picot Edging

We all know you can bind off using a picot edging, but did you ever think to cast on using one? This unusual shawl cast on was found in an...

Picot Edging

We all know you can bind off using a picot edging, but did you ever think to cast on using one? This unusual shawl cast on was found in an...

Inserting a Vertical Pocket

Inserting a Vertical Pocket

When Meghan designed Killybegs, she really wanted pockets, but also wanted the design to be easy to make for people looking to add a classic closet staple to their wardrobe....

Inserting a Vertical Pocket

When Meghan designed Killybegs, she really wanted pockets, but also wanted the design to be easy to make for people looking to add a classic closet staple to their wardrobe....

Embroidering on Knitting
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Embroidering on Knitting

Embroidery is a really simple and quick way to add additional embellishment to your finished knitting. The July Mittens feature a riot of embroidery on the top of the hand,...

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Knitted Cast On

Knitted Cast On

A knitted cast on provides a sturdy edging, and is easy to work as well! Use a knitted cast on when you need to cast on stitches during the course...

Knitted Cast On

A knitted cast on provides a sturdy edging, and is easy to work as well! Use a knitted cast on when you need to cast on stitches during the course...

Crochet Join

Crochet Join

The Amaryllis Mittens are knit in two halves and the pieces are then joined around the edge using a crocheted slipped stitch. Besides being an interesting way to knit mittens, the crocheted...

Crochet Join

The Amaryllis Mittens are knit in two halves and the pieces are then joined around the edge using a crocheted slipped stitch. Besides being an interesting way to knit mittens, the crocheted...

Latvian Braid

Latvian Braid

The Latvian Braid is a spectacular knitting technique that creates the look of a twist or rope embedded into your knitting. Unlike the Estonian (or Vikkel/Lateral) braid, the Latvian Braid...

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Latvian Braid

The Latvian Braid is a spectacular knitting technique that creates the look of a twist or rope embedded into your knitting. Unlike the Estonian (or Vikkel/Lateral) braid, the Latvian Braid...

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Double Decreases Across Repeats

Double Decreases Across Repeats

The February Mitten features an all over leaf lace pattern worked in the round. In order to work the pattern seamlessly, there are centered double decreases that utilize stitches at the...

Double Decreases Across Repeats

The February Mitten features an all over leaf lace pattern worked in the round. In order to work the pattern seamlessly, there are centered double decreases that utilize stitches at the...

February Mitten Lining

February Mitten Lining

The February Mitten cuff is a modified leaf lace edging by Nancy Bush. Worked horizontally, the edging is joined in a circle with a 3-Needle Bind Off and the stitches...

February Mitten Lining

The February Mitten cuff is a modified leaf lace edging by Nancy Bush. Worked horizontally, the edging is joined in a circle with a 3-Needle Bind Off and the stitches...

Free Pattern: Nana's Pullover

There is a sweater that has worn its way throughout my immediate family – it first began with my cousins, was next worn by my brother and myself, then passed...

Free Pattern: Nana's Pullover

There is a sweater that has worn its way throughout my immediate family – it first began with my cousins, was next worn by my brother and myself, then passed...