Fingerless gloves are one of my favorite knitting projects. Add to that the yarn is from a special trip and I have gloves that I will wear often and memories of a wonderful trip. The yarn is Koigu KPPPM fingering weight yarn in a colorway that was specially dyed for the Vogue knitting retreat that… Continue reading Fingerless Gloves or Mitt Knitting
The length of the knitting needles that I use and my comfort when knitting is more evident now that I knit every day. Since it is often as many as 6 hours in a day, my hands and fingers are feeling the strain. I wanted to share with you some of the things that I… Continue reading Knitting needle length matters
My sweater knitting project for 2018 is this wonderful Dark Night Rose Sweater by Koigu. In October, 2017 I attended the Vogue destination trip to Ontario where we spent our time with the lovely owners of Koigu Yarns. At dinner on our first evening, they gave away 3 kits to the participants. I was fortunate… Continue reading 2018 Sweater Knitting Project
This lovely yarn is waiting for me to knit something wonderful. Yarn is Delicious Yarns in Blueberry/Mint and Banana Chocolate Chip. Will it be socks, gloves, a scarf? I can’t decide so in the meantime, I just enjoy admiring it!
Today’s stitch pattern is one that I call Buckles. The curved sections over the lines of stockinette remind me of a buckle. I discovered this pattern in the New Knitting Stitch Library by Leslie Stanfield. The swatch measure 7 inches wide and 6 inches long. The pattern is a repeat of 16 stitches and 14… Continue reading Knit Stitch Pattern Saturday
I am pleased to bring you this week’s Harmony Blanket square. To join in the fun and get all the details visit the undergroundcrafter.com or click the photo above. The pattern is from a stitch pattern entitled Caroline Squares in the Reversible Knit Stitches. What I love about this pattern is that it looks… Continue reading Harmony Blanket Knit-a-Long Square
January in New Jersey has been extremely cold! I recently finished designing and knitting the Cobblestone Lane scarf and mitts and I’ve been wearing them to keep warm. You can find the patterns for both in my Ravelry shop. Inspired by my Knit Stitch Pattern Saturday swatch, I designed this textured scarf… Continue reading Scarf and Mitts for the January Weather
Another year is coming to an end and I enjoy looking back throughout the year at my photos and thought I’d share some of my favorites with you. 2017 was a very challenging year for my family. Lots of change and so I continued to knit through every crisis. Here’s a few highlights: I haven’t… Continue reading Knitting throughout 2017
Here’s our family Santa. A hooked rug with a story. Santa is a hooked rug that I made more than 35 years ago for my son’s first Christmas. One strand at a time, I hooked each piece of pre-cut yarn around the printed canvas mesh that came with the kit. I finished sewing the binding… Continue reading Santa wishes you a Merry Christmas
September and October were very busy months for me. I had 4 opportunities to spend time immersed in yarn and knitting. Each experience was unique and allowed me to meet new knitters and learn new skills. Here’s a few highlights from each of my trips. Starting in early September, I attended the Garden State Sheep… Continue reading Fall Festivals and Knitting Retreats
