As you can see, taking photos of new designs are very difficult when most of your belongings are in storage! I can’t even complain about it, as this is totally my choice of life right now. Just to give you a giggle, that beautiful piece of wood holding the cowl …
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The Solo Skein Series: Magda
I planned to knit a scarf, but it turned into a shawl. It is dainty and classical, and I love it. You can wear it open, knotted, or draped around and knotted. The crescent shape is knitted from the top down, with a crochet cast off to create delicate little …
The Solo Skein Series: Jessica
I hate knitting scarfs. The first reason is that it is such a long and boring knit. The second reason is that one side of the scarf looks wonderful, but the wrong side always makes its appearance when the scarf if worn. And most often, the wrong side isn’t as …
The Solo Skein Series: Jeandré
Therapy. Pure therapy. This is what this knit was to me. I love knitting cables. I love an i-cord finish. I love knit and purl stitch patterns to provide texture. And the best of all? The yarn. Oh my goodness, the yarn was heavenly. The solo skein I used for …
The Solo Skein Series: Zaskia
This is the second design in the Solo Skein Series. If you don’t know what this is all about, read the previous blog entry first. I designed the Zaskia cowl while we were visiting our children in New Zealand. Obviously I went a big overboard with the yarn shopping while …
The Solo Skein Series: Jeanette
The first pattern in The Solo Skein Series is actually nothing to write home about. It is so easy, that I can’t even sell the pattern on Ravelry. But it has a place and a purpose. So, let me inspire you. You need a gift – FAST! Knitting in stocking …
The Solo Skein Series
Most serious knitters own a special hank of yarn. Whatever the reason was for that hank to land in your stash, it is often difficult to find a worthy project for that one special hank of yarn.
Free Pattern: Karoo Moon Beanie
Ten years in the hands of a mountaineer. That beanie has been worn a lot and it has been through a lot. And it still looks marvelous! It looks slightly felted, but I think that adds to the beauty of it.
Ravelry
With this series of videos, I hope to make Ravelry less scary so that more crafters can enjoy the benefits a brilliant platform.