knitwear design & knitting pattern downloads
knitwear design & knitting pattern downloads
There is a wonderful series of professional knitter interviews done by Robin Hunter on her blog. It is called How To Become a Professional Knitter. She has interviewed many well-known knitting designers and I was thrilled when she asked to interview me. My interview is …
It’s the final week of April and May is beginning. It’s not surprising that shawl patterns are dominating my Ravelry highlights and the Hot Right Now List. You must check these out: Oceanbound by Melanie Berg and Crimson Blossom by Romi Hill are two beautiful shawl patterns that are available as Craftsy kits. Oceanbound is a …
I’m always on the look-out for new and beautiful yarn. Aren’t we all? This week, I’m really looking at the yarns that all of the latest patterns are designed in. I am beginning to realize that I am going to have to get my hands on …
Last week I talked about the many new and beautiful shawl patterns that were out. When spring and summer are near, knitting preferences often switch to shawls, socks, and light sweater patterns. Shawls are light and lacy. Spring and summer sweaters are often lighter, airier, short …
When spring arrives, my mind turns to shawl design. So I’ve been noticing some beautiful new shawl patterns lately. Here are some of my top favourites of the week: Laura Aylor‘s triangular sport-weight Rorqual is shown in Madelinetosh Pashmina on the pattern page. I love this yarn and …
There have been some great knitting patterns published this week. First off, take a look at these great knitwear collections: Kim Hargreaves, a long-time knitwear designer for Rowan, has a collection of 21 beautiful warm weather patterns in Echoes. Ten of them are up on Ravelry now. See all …
I was off on vacation for the past two weeks and while I was away the new edition of Knitscene Magazine came out with some great summer patterns: There are some cute sweaters in this issue – tees, tanks, and cardigans. But my favourite of all of …