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.
A Happy Mothers Day IOU
My knitting got too big and Mother’s Day came too fast. My Mother’s Day gift isn’t ready and that won’t surprise Mom at all. So here is my IOU, some pictures of the project in its current state, and true story about just how tough my mom really is. Happy Mother’s Day!
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.
I won’t be getting the Highland Knits book
After looking forward to the release of Highland Knits, I’m not buying it. I wanted to love it and I wanted to recommend it. I just can’t.
Knitted on Borders and How to Make Them
Who says you have to bind off? Add a knitted on border instead. Pick any edge pattern, cast on, and knit it right into your project.