knitwear design & knitting pattern downloads
knitwear design & knitting pattern downloads
I am working on several knitting projects right now. I always have something on the go! My #ultimateKAL Sweater I mentioned last week that I was taking part in the PlumDandi #ultimateKAL. I am knitting the Birchbark sweater in Malabrigo Rios. I finished the beginning …
So, I might have mentioned in a recent Friday Follow-Up that I might take part in a knitalong…. Well, I decided to jump in and take part in the PlumDandi Ultimate KAL! Alicia Plummer and Melissa Schaschwary are running this sweater KAL in their Ravelry group: Plum Dandi. The response has …
I always strive to make sure that I am consistent with the knitting abbreviations in my patterns. And I always provide a list of abbreviations used in each pattern. Although knitting abbreviations are mostly consistent among designers and patterns there are some differences, especially regional differences. So, …
For me, the beginning of a new year signals a time to organize, plan, and set goals. I’m not talking about New Year’s Resolutions. Those are rarely successful (for me, anyway). I’m talking about revisiting and revising existing plans and goals. So, you may be …
My knitting bookshelf has grown over the past several years. I am developing a wonderful selection of knitting resources now, including how-to books, pattern books, stitch dictionaries, and books on designing. I often see knitters asking for book recommendations in the Ravelry forums so I thought …
This easy one-skein worsted weight cowl is a great beginner project or some easy ‘tv knitting’ for an experienced knitter. Worked in the round, there is no increasing or decreasing, just a simple 2 x 2 ribbing on each edge and some easy stockinette stitch. …
My latest pattern is perfect for those last-minute knitted gifts. The Fitted Mittens pattern includes instructions for 3 sizes of these quick, easy, snug, and cozy mittens. The cuff is ribbed and the hand and thumb are shaped at the top with decreases for a snug …
