I’ve been having a lot of fun this winter revisiting and re-knitting my hat patterns. As you saw in my earlier post, Hats, Hats, and More Hats (Part 1) I knit new versions of the Bestie Beanie and the Bestie Slouchy, as well as a …
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Hats, Hats, and More Hats (Part 1)
As I was updating this site this past fall I realized that it’s been a while since I paid any attention to my hat patterns. I haven’t designed a new hat pattern in several years and my old hat pattern photos were looking a little …
The Winter Comfort Collection: Find Your Perfect Winter Knitting Project
The beautiful colours and warm temperatures of fall are wonderful, but we all know that winter will soon be upon us. That means your winter knitting is already underway, right? My Winter Comfort Collection of cozy winter knitted accessories has something for everyone. Each accessory …
Introducing … the Gratification Hat!
The Gratification Hat is the fifth and final pattern in my Winter Comfort Collection. This slouchy hat is naturally asymmetrical, giving it a unique shape and style. It uses an easy slipped stitch pattern that creates a triangular section on a background of stockinette. It uses 2 skeins of Brooklyn …
Beret Blocking 101
So, you’ve decided to knit a beret. There are so many beautiful beret patterns available and you’ve searched through them all and chosen the perfect one. You purchased and downloaded it, used the suggested yarn, and followed the pattern instructions exactly. When you finish, you …
As Seen In… Vogue Knitting Magazine
Check out the Holiday 2012 issue of Vogue Knitting International magazine. I am mentioned in the ‘Made in Canada’ column! There’s even this photo of my Bestie Beanies: It’s on news stands now! Michelle
Slouchies and Beanies
My most recent pattern, the Boxy Slouchy, has been a big hit – with my friends and family. Now that winter has officially arrived here in the north, I have been making more Boxy Slouchies and more Bestie Beanies – with different yarns. It’s always …