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iCord Side Edging (i-cord)
Instructions for working this edging: Right Side: Knit 1, slip 1 with yarn in front, Knit 1, work across row to last three stitches, Knit 1, slip 1 with yarn in front, Knit 1 Wrong Side: Slip 1 with yarn in front, Knit 1, slip 1 with yarn in front, work across row to last […]
Latvian Long-Tail Cast-On
The Latvian LTCO is pretty, fairly deep, and has decent stretch to it. But I think most knitters will get excited about this fact – after close inspection, I’m pretty sure it’s IDENTICAL ON BOTH SIDES. Please excuse the green screen background – we’re under a bit of construction in the studio. Exciting changes to […]
Interview with Lindi from Inspiration for Creation
On Friday, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Lindiwe Maqhubela from Inspiration for Creation. In a very unique interview for me, Lindi asks me about being an entrepreneur, the creative process, marketing, balancing work and life, and managing my public persona. Lindi has a great blog with lots of interviews of interesting and […]
Barber Pole Cowl Tutorial
No matter how you twist this cowl around your head and neck, you always look perfectly dressed. With no wrong sides, luxurious cashmere blend yarn, and a fair isle stripe pattern to keep the knitting interesting. Free pattern + three-part video tutorial.
Lifted Increases
Instructions for working both right and left lifted increases. Please excuse the green screen background – we’re under a bit of construction in the studio. Exciting changes to come! Information on things you’ll see in this video: The poncho on the mannequin behind me is my Rodeo Drive Poncho, pattern + video tutorial. The purple […]
Purl 1 Below (P1B)
Information on things you’ll see in this video: The poncho on the mannequin behind me is my Rodeo Drive Poncho, pattern + video tutorial. The purple scarf I’m wearing is this pattern. The yarn I used in the samples and for demonstration is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky in color Yonder. The bamboo […]
Easy Toddler Pullover – 3 Ways
Plain, stripes, fair isle, or fabric appliqué? This tutorial walks you through the knitting as well as three different treatments to make your sweater unique. Pattern + links to seven-part video tutorial.
Traditional Dishcloth Pattern – Free Update
My free Learn to Knit a Dishcloth pattern + video tutorial has received a much-requested update. This update includes instructions for making rectangular dishcloths, any size. Now, they’re all called “dishcloths”, regardless of the shape or size you make them. But I personally find the 9 x 9″ squares too big for washing dishes. Instead, […]
