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Book Review – Bath Knits
After a year full of washcloths in the Knitted Kitchen KAL, I gave away most of them but did keep a couple. I'll be honest though, I don't actually use them in the kitchen. I replaced my bath pouf with a knitted washcloth and liked the feel so much better I'll never go back! This, of course, makes me want to knit more fun things for my bathroom. That's where Bath Knits by Mary Beth Temple comes in.
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A Birthday Treat – 4 Giveaways and a Coupon Code!
Today is my birthday! I want you all to join in my birthday fun, so I'm celebrating by sharing some goodies with you. Enter to win one of 4 prize packages, plus get a coupon code for 50% off everything in my Ravelry store!
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Book Review – Knits in a Day
Sometimes, I just need it NOW. I've forgotten a friend's birthday and need a last minute gift, or I'm going out tonight and want something cute to go with my new top. Whatever the reason, I need a pattern I can make in just a few hours. Been there? If so, Knits in a Day is the book for you! Each project in this book can be made in 3 hours or less.
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Book Review – Needle Felted Tapestries
With my Felting / Fulling tutorial and Edgewater bag pattern, I've been in a bit of a felting phase recently. Needle felting is a whole different kind of felting. When done on a flat surface, I've heard it referred to as painting with wool. With this technique you can create stunning tapestry designs, like the one pictured on the cover of Needle Felted Tapestries by Neysa Russo.
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Tutorial – Decoding Cables (with Licorice)
If you've never done them, cables can seem intimidating. They have weird abbreviations and symbols, with complicated instructions for each one. But it doesn't have to be hard! The abbreviations for cable stitches tell you exactly what you need to know to make them - you just need to be able to decode them. This tutorial explains the language of cable stitches...with licorice.
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Sewn Tubular Bind Off in the Round
The tubular bind off is my absolute favorite for 1/1 (knit/purl) ribbing. This sewn bind off is very similar to working a kitchener stitch, as though the knits were on one side and purls on the other. It creates a stretchy edge that looks like the ribbing has just flowed right over it. When working this bind off in the round, I do it a little bit differently than most tutorials I have seen. I find this way gives me a more seamless join at the end of the round.
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Tutorial – Knitting with Beads, Using a Crochet Hook
Beads are a fun and easy way to dress up a knitting project. This method of knitting with beads lets you add them as you go, so there's no need to plan ahead. It's also useful when working with delicate yarns, or yarns that felt easily.
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Startitis strikes again!
I have a serious case of startitis again. This is a chronic, recurring condition and there doesn't seem to be any cure. Symptoms include an inescapable urge to queue all the things on Ravelry, a constant need to start a new project, and the complete inability to finish anything. Been there?
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Book Review – Customize Your Knitting
I was so excited to get this book, Customize your Knitting, by Margaret Hubert. I've had the privelege of meeting Margaret a couple of times now, at the Knit and Crochet Show. She's a fun, and amazingly talented fiber artist. Customize your Knitting is not just a book of patterns, but rather uses the patterns to teach a variety of different techniques.
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Pattern Review – Wavy Garden Shawl by Iris Schreier
In the June Yarnbox last year (2014), was the Wavy Garden Shawl pattern by Iris Schreier, and the yarns needed to make it. I’m fairly inexperienced with knitting lace, and this pattern had a lot of things going on that were new to me. I made several mistakes (probably more than I even noticed), but in the end I think it turned out quite nicely. This post contains affiliate links (click for more info). If you click one of these links and then make a purchase, I may be compensated. You get the same great prices, and you will be helping to support this site! The yarns themselves were lovely. There…
