I’m excited to announce my new Facebook page! Actually, there are two new developments in the ‘Communications Department’ at Leah Michelle Designs. The Facebook page is the first one. Be sure to ‘Like’ my page so that you can keep up with announcements, news, photos, and …
Working The Right Twist Stitch (RT) 101
I use the right twist stitch in several of my early patterns. I love the look of it and it’s easy to work. You will see it used in these patterns: Cables & Twists Hat Lacy Lady Beret Lacy Lady Shawlette Lacy Lady Scarf A …
I Wish I Had Time To Knit This – my updated list!
It was over a year ago when I first posted here about my ‘I Wish I Had Time To Knit This’ list. This was my list: Pendulum by Amy Miller Color Affection by Veera Välimäki Featherweight Cardigan by Hannah Fettig I’m pretty flexible and I believe that any …
Grafting I-Cord Ends 101
The Royal Cowl pattern uses an i-cord cast-on and an i-cord bind-off. Each of these techniques gives a beautiful formal edge to the top and bottom of the cowl. To complete this sophisticated look, it is important to graft the ends of each i-cord edge …
A Touch of Royalty
It’s time for a new pattern release, just in time for the holidays. It’s the Royal Cowl pattern! The Royal Cowl is made up of alternating cable stitches which creates a dense, textured, and warm fabric. The pattern also uses a new cast on technique and …
Let’s Make Mittens!
It’s time for a new pattern release – check out the Drawstring Mittens pattern! Drawstring mittens are easy to make. The pattern uses an afterthought thumb so the left and right mittens are interchangeable. The top of the mitten and the top of the thumb …
A New Hat!
Meet my new hat pattern – Cables & Twists. My 13-year-old daughter inspired this one. She is a fashionista, following all the latest trends. She showed me a selection of hats and knits from the fall fashion runways and I put the pieces together. Cables …
