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[yarn review] Berroco Gaia
We’re trying something new with our yarn reviews! Instead of showing you a bunch of new yarns, all in a single swatch, we’re showing you just one yarn but in several different swatches. I hope this deep-dive will be helpful! But first, the details of the yarn… Details Berroco Gaia 70% Cotton, 30% Polyester Knitting …
[stitch] Embossed Wave
Cables without Knitting Cables The swatch really looks like you’ve knitted cables, but they’re all just increases and decreases! Movement, Too The back and forth zig zags give some great movement to the piece! Not a Big Impact to Gauge Unlike some more-complicated cables, these waves won’t make a big difference in the gauge. This …
[stitch] Waves
Are They Cables or Are They Braids? The way they go up and down, I could see calling them braids. But they’re unlike any hair-braid that I’ve seen. The Swatch Expands Do you see how the swatch gets bigger at the top? This is because the cables were scrunching it in. If I was making …
[stitch] Undulating Waves
Great Study of How Decreases and YOs Impact the Shape See how the swatch goes out to one side and then the other? It goes out because there are YOs on that side AND the decreases are spaced out from the YOs. I Learn SO MUCH from a Swatch I was concerned that I’d be …
[pattern] Loche Ness Scarf
What mysteries lurk beneath the surface? Inspired by the much-loved and highly debated myth of the Loche Ness monster, this two-tone scarf sports intarsia colorwork emulating the undulating surface of the lake and the curved body of Nessy. Add a pop of color and a touch of mystery to your outfit with the Loche Ness …
[pattern] Moods of the Sea Shawl
It’s always ourselves we find in the sea. Stormy or calm sea, waves stroking the beach…we wanted to capture it with our shawl design. How It’s Made Though the construction appears to be uncommon, it is clean and easy to knit. The shawl is made of 3 sections: Two rectangular scarves surround a center square, …
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[pattern] Airy Hoodie
Yarn Ito KINU (100% Silk; 464 yds [425 m]/50 g): 362 Enji, 1 cone (MC). Garnstudio DROPS Kid-Silk (75% Mohair, 25% Silk; 230 yds [210 m]/25 g): 36 Bordeaux, 1 ball (CC) Needle US 6 (4.0 mm) needles 22” (56 cm) circular, or size needed to obtain gauge. Or size needed to obtain gauge Gauge …
[pattern] Aer Beanie
The Aer Beanie takes its name from the Irish word for ‘Air’. How It’s Knit This hat uses simple 1/1 cables to create air bubbles that rise from the twisted ribbing to the crown decreases of the hat. Make It Your Own At first these bubbles are regular, but as they rise (and as you …
[DR] Snow Cap Hat by Chantal from Knitatude
In our latest installment of the Designer Retrospective on Chantal from Knitatude, we’re sharing our thoughts on the Snow Cap Hat. My Quick Thoughts It went SO FAST in that large gauge! I don’t normally knit at such a large gauge, but wow it went fast! I think it took me about 3 hours to …
[free pattern] Convolution Hat
The Convolution Hat is a spiraling hat, knit at a tight tension to create a very tight, windproof hat, perfect for cold winter days, defeating the winter winds and snow; and it will keep your head warm in all but the coldest weather! The brim can be folded up or left down, as both weather …
[pattern] Pop Rock Hat
Hats are a great quick-knit – either for yourself or as a gift. How It’s Made With a double brim and an easy-to-follow slip stitch pattern, this hat is the perfect cozy accessory for any outfit. Yarn Knit Picks Capra DK (85% Merino, 15% Cashmere; 123 yds [112 m]/50 g): Color Loganberry Heather (MC), 1 …
Giveaway!
We’ve curated a Colorwork Starter Kit! It has: The Colorwork Bible by Jesie Ostemiller 2 Skeins of yarn by Freia!: Note that it’s a mini in the picture, but yours would be a full skein, and both colors are chosen by you. By Knit Picks Yarn Stranding Guide Smaller Bobbins Larger Bobbins Enter Just leave …
Speedy Knits
If you want a project that you can knit quickly – this is the one for you! Gift-Knitting and Companion Gift Ideas Each project gives you ideas for what else you can give with it! For example, the cowl is great to also give a gift membership to the local arboretum! Or maybe, you just …
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[free pattern] Lightshow Hat
I can’t be the only knitter who has opened her calendar to find that a gift giving occasion is around the corner and I only have days, or worse hours, to knit a little something special to go with an “ordinary” purchased gift. This hat pairs well with an admission ticket to see the winter …
[pattern] Hawthorn Cowl
Mosaic knitting is perfect for knitters who are new to knitting colorwork. This colorful cowl is knit with tonal DK yarn, using fisherman’s rib to border an allover mosaic stitch pattern in contrasting colors. Knit seamlessly in the round, it is a relaxing, but intriguing cowl to knit. Inspiration Inspired by the Hawthorn tree, sacred …
[pattern] Up, Down and All Around Socks
The color sections form staircases that go up and down and all around the socks. These socks are knitted from the cuff down, mostly in an intarsia in the round technique. Add to Your Sock Drawer Whether intarsia in the round is a new technique or not, these socks will be a gorgeous addition to …
[pattern] Snorkmaiden Socks
Snorkmaiden is a small troll of the Snork family. She lives in the Moominvalley and she wears a golden anklet that she is very proud of. The Inspiration This design sprung from the want to wear something as elegant on my own ankles. It’s not golden as hers but I think it’s still pretty cool! …
[pattern] Cowl of the Norns
In Norse cosmology, all beings live in the Nine Worlds that center around the cosmological tree Yggdrasil. The Tree itself has three major roots and at the base of one of these roots live a trio of Norns, the Norse demi goddesses who create life and determine man’s destiny. This cowl has an unusual construction …
[pattern] Shield Maiden Pullover
Shield maidens were ferocious female Viking warriors that were vibrantly described in many Norse sagas. Until recently, shield maidens were largely considered mythical; however, a 2017 DNA analysis confirmed that a body found buried along with several weapons and horses was in fact female. I’ve always found inspiration in strong female figures. Shield Maiden is …
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