Doing it my way The most curious thing about making a sweater on my own was how much it strengthened my idea of following the tried and true basics; the knitting clichés of gauge and yarn, which are really the bedrock of getting garments right. It …
In This Issue: November 2017
Take a look at all our projects this month: Quick Gifts They may be short on time-needed but these projects aren't short on style! See all three patterns > A Bit More While these projects take a bit more of a time …
If You’re a Raveler, You Need This App
The Ravelry app I wish I’d built myself I’ve been with the Ravelry community since the very beginning. I joined in 2007 and was member #85 (a badge I still wear with honor!). It’s been my go-to resource for tracking projects, finding inspiration, …
Study Break Shawl
This shawl was inspired by something mundane—carpet patterns! When I was traveling in Ireland, the carpet in my hotel had a fantastic yellow and gray pattern that I loosely interpreted into the colorwork for this shawl. This shawl is worked entirely …
Astrid Blouse
Dance the night away in the Astrid Blouse, a delightful, elegantly cut pullover that features a softly waving texture to the under bust and wide V-neck. Strong lines through the body lace create a modern, fashionable silhouette that makes this piece …
Sinatra Pullover
The Sinatra Sweater is a top down seamless sweater knit in the round. I use three weights and types of yarn, from chunky wool to brushed mohair/silk lace. The differences in the thicknesses of the yarns is part of the charm of the sweater. How did …
Snowcapped Beanie
I don’t use Red Heart’s With Love very much, but I happened to have two skeins in my stash, and couldn’t help but fall in love with the soft, squishy feel. One of my favorite stitches for texture is the puff stitch, and I knew it would be a perfect …
Snowcapped Cowl
I don’t use Red Heart’s With Love very much, but I happened to have two skeins in my stash, and couldn’t help but fall in love with the soft, squishy feel. One of my favorite stitches for texture is the puff stitch, and I knew it would be a perfect …
Clarita Cowl
It's the story of a smooth and soft cowl without seam, designed to pamper your neck and to be your best friend during cold times. I choose a very warm yarn, Eskimo of Drops Design, 100% wool, at an attractive price (less than 2,50€); fast to knit …
Center Street Pullover
Center Street is a worsted weight, oversized boatneck pullover. It is knit in the round, bottom up with raglan shaping and a simple, intuitive lace panel up the center back. Tutorials How to Read a Knitting Chart How to Count for a …
Walter the Walrus
Walter is a handsome devil who looks even more dashing in any of his collection of hats. He likes long flops on the beach. This pattern is suitable for an intermediate crocheter. You need to have knowledge of single crochet (sc), half double …
Gifts of the Magi Ornaments
The three gifts of the Magi were gold, frankincense and myrrh. This trio of ornaments takes their inspiration from those gifts. Cables create gold ropes, chains and coins, gold and pewter texture imitate traditional censers of the Middle East, and …
Horse Track Wrap
This is a gorgeous wrap worked in a wonderful cable pattern that creates a warm wrap for cold winter days. It is easy to make and easy to follow, yet beautiful and more importantly practical. Tutorials How to Count for a Large Cast …
Autumn Cornucopia Shawl
The best things about autumn are leaves that change their color, and having a walk through them on a day with clear, blue skies. The colors of both come together in this shawl to create a cornucopia, shaped with short Rs, from which a bounty of …
