A sweet knit for a sweet soon-to-be

Before I am accosted by all my nearest and dearest, it’s not for me!! Sorry folks, I know you would have enjoyed a good ‘ol “Told you so!” at my expense, but it’s not to be. My stance on reproduction is just that, my stance, and it certainly doesn’t stifle any enjoyment in watching my [...]

Two-End Knitting

My first exposure to Two-End Knitting was an article on the technique in Vogue Knitting’s Winter 2006/07 issue; Meg Swansen On Traditional Scandinavian Two-End Knitting. I had not yet attempted any colorwork at the time of reading the article, though I had been following the Stranded Colorwork Challenge KAL, poring over patterns and techniques (yarn [...]

Chrysalis Video Tutorials

This is rather belated, but I have been wanting to take a time out to say thank you all so much for your positive feedback and comments on Chrysalis. I appreciate it more than I can say – it’s one thing to come up with a design that you yourself are happy with, but it’s [...]

 

 Decreasing in Brioche Stitch: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 

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Pinky Swear

I pinky swear that I will NOT start another project, until I finish one. In this particular case, that would be both mitts. One mitt only counts as 50%. Even though I’ve suddenly lost my motivation as it’s near 80 degrees today. They tell me it will get cold again next week [...]

Picot, Picot

Slightly nerdy technique analysis ahead. You’ve been warned.
I’m done with the picot hem on the Festjakke, now onto the colorwork! I thought some of you might enjoy seeing this neat technique (though for some of you master knitters, I’m sure it’s old hat! I do love learning new techniques!) For my swatch, [...]