The Magic of Blocking
My Pie Are Shawl is done and ready to be blocked. So its time to soak some knitting in a big tub of water, fend off curious cats, get the blocking wires out, and figure out just what this shawl looks like.
Pie Are Done
Two pounds of handspun alpaca went into this Pie Are Square shawl. No wonder it took me so long!
Knitted Borders and Corners
When you’re adding a knitted-on border there may be corners. Here is a method using short rows to smoothly round those turns.
Random Progress on a Random Monday
Jenn here, reporting to you from a place where the laws of physics don’t seem to apply. I’m knitting and knitting and getting no where on this shawl.
A History of Shawls
“What’s a shawl?” is a question I was asked this week. How do you explain the fascinating world of shawls to the non-knitter/crocheter? So today I’m taking a look at the history of shawls, that simple garment which has made its way into every culture.
For knitters ready to make lace
For all interested in knitting up lace, I’ve got two wonderful and free resources to tell you about. Here are patterns, history, and help.
May Sale Day 4 - GIMME THE REST
Its Day 4, last day, of my little May Sale. So let’s have all the rest. Here are three patterns that I just couldn’t resist designing. Sometimes I get an idea for […]
Living on the edge
So after a few miles of garter stitch knitting, I’m working on the lace edge of this Pie Are Square shawl.
May Sale Day 3 - GIMME COWLS
Its Day 3 of my little May Sale. That means cowls. Early in my stitching career I made scarfs. Lots and lots of scarfs. I had to make lots because I […]
May Sale Day 2 - GIMME WRAPS
Its Day 2 of my little May Sale! Today I have three knitted wraps, a lace, a slip-stitch, and a mosaic. All three on sale for $1.