knitwear design & knitting pattern downloads
knitwear design & knitting pattern downloads
So… I’m doing something a little different today. I have been noticing lately that there are lots of great knitting patterns to be found via Pinterest (you can find me here on Pinterest). I’ve come across some great patterns for knitted items for the home. Now, …
I’ve been reminded this week of several favourite designers that I haven’t been paying attention to as of late. Take a look: Alana Dakos just released the Cabled Leaf Pullover pattern. It is a beautiful sweater. I especially love the neckline and how it flows into the cable detail …
I noticed some great knitting patterns out this week from some of my favourite Canadian designers. Check them out: The Winter Brunch Shawl by Laura Chau, from Toronto, is so beautiful. It is designed in Malabrigo Mecha, a gorgeous soft bulky weight yarn. It looks warm and cozy! Elena …
Some important knitting magazines, books, and collections were released this week in the online knitting world. Some are teasers… not yet available but so nice to look at. Others are available now. Read on! The spring issue of Pom Pom Quarterly, an online knitting magazine, is coming …
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 …
I have become very enamoured of these two new books this week that I would like to share. Available for pre-order is this beautiful new book from Kate Davies: Yokes. The seven gorgeous circular yoke sweater patterns can been seen here on Ravelry. I absolutely love Frost …
Some beautiful fall collections were released this week: Check out SEASONLESS: Mini Collection, Volume 1 by fellow Canadian designers Shannon Cook and Jane Richmond. Beautiful! Swan’s Island’s collection, The All American Collection, includes gorgeous patterns from Alicia Plummer, Bristol Ivy, Leah B. Thibault, Michele Rose Orne, and Stacey McCrea Warner. And the patterns from …