I’ve been knitting for just under 44 years. That’s a lot of yarn that has slid through my fingers, some of it amazing and some of it dismal. I have yarn in my collection that is from 30 years ago…it’s just a few odd partial balls, but they bring back…
Welcome to another informative and exciting issue of KNITmuch! Among the several tutorials and yarn reviews in this issue is how Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop behaves in five knit stitch patterns. Using four yarns from the Super Saver family we play with another four extraordinary knitted stitch patterns you’ll want…
After several years of winding yarn cakes using a generic wood swift, I was getting tired of several things when using it. My swift was made of unpolished birch, that although it wasn’t obvious at first sight, it was somewhat rough. It never ruined the yarn, but the yarn would…
This week, I’m knitting with Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Waves, which is 100%, high-quality cotton in bright self-striping colors. Yesterday, I made the Lagoon Wrap that showed the long colorways in a diagonal motif. Today, I’m doing something completely different . . . outside of the box, so to speak.…
This week, I’m knitting with Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Waves, which is 100%, high-quality cotton in bright self-striping colors. Yesterday, I knit up the Fresh Berries Tee using Heliotrope colorway, a top-down Tee in bright and cheerful purple and pink stripes. Today I’m making this free pattern for a triangular…
I’m knitting with Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Waves, which is 100%, high-quality cotton in bright self-striping colors. Yesterday I talked about my swatches knitted using 3 needle sizes. I laundered them and remeasured – check out the post to see what that looked like. Today, I’m knitting a top-down Tee…
Yesterday I went over the characteristics of knitting with Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Waves, which is 100%, high-quality cotton in bright self-striping colors. Today, I’m knitting some swatches using three different needle sizes to determine which fabric I like the best. This impacts how I’ll proceed with my selected projects…
With winter behind us, it’s time to look forward to the sunny and warm days ahead. To me, that means working with bright and light weight yarns to make those perfect summer projects. This week, I’m knitting with Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Waves, which is 100%, high quality cotton in…
Hi again! This week I shared with you my secrets to making the beautiful Contours Cowl into a more spring-like cowl. The original was knit up using a worsted weight yarn, but I used the lusciously soft Fibra Natura Donnina Merino, a sport yarn in a pretty Blue Hint color.…
I hope this week’s posts have inspired to cast on your own Spring Contours Cowl with the light and lovely Fibra Natura Donnina Merino yarn! I’m so happy to be able to share this simple and sophisticated pattern with you and help you adapt it to a lighter, springier cowl.…
I hope you had a chance to look over yesterday’s post on choosing the right needles and accessories for your knitting, we looked at Knitter’s Pride dreamz, KARBONZ, Nova and the Clover and Knit Picks cable needles too. Choosing wood over metal is important. So you now have everything you…
This week I’m sharing with you my experience in knitting the Contours Cowl I’m knitting using Donnina Fine Superwash Merino Yarn. If you’re looking for your next project the Contours Cowl is a pretty cabled cowl with a lovely twisted rib detail. In upcoming posts there will be details on…
Hello everyone! With most of us at home, we’re all looking for something to knit to keep ourselves sane. This week I’ll share with you the Contours Cowl that I’m making with Donnina Merino Yarn. If you’re looking for your next project, the Contours Cowl is the perfect combination of enough…
Through the week we’ve talked about tips and tricks to knitting with Bella Chenille Big. In yesterday’s post, I gave you tips on what to keep in mind when knitting a wickerwork stitch patter using a big yarn like Bella Chenille Big. For the Mosaic Cowl we need to carry…
The Wickerwork Blanket is the other pattern I chose to knit using Universal Yarn Bella Chenille Big. Have you read my 3 tips on knitting with Bella Chenille Big yarn from yesterday’s post? Sometimes patterns are marked as easy, intermediate, and difficult so you’re able to choose one appropriate to…
Sue Sindrey knits the upper envelope panel for her pillow cover in UNIVERSAL YARN Thula, working staghorn cables with stockinette, then finishing with ribbing for overlap.
Knit honeycomb stitch in the round from the center out for a pillow cover using UNIVERSAL YARN Thula in Delphinium, Sue Sindrey shares m1 increases, and cable repeats.
Explore UNIVERSAL YARN Thula’s shine and stitch definition with honeycomb and cable swatches as Sue Sindrey designs an envelope-style pillow cover, 18-inch square, in Delphinium.
Complete the Cozy Atlas Cardigan with finishing touches like weaving ends, sewing buttons, and blocking. See how Universal Yarn Linear blooms after washing.
Finish the Cozy Atlas Cardigan by knitting roomy sleeves and adding a twisted rib button band. Learn stitch pickup ratios, magic loop tips, and sleeve shaping details.
Watch the Cozy Atlas Cardigan take shape as the back and fronts are knitted with Universal Yarn Linear. Shaping tips, helper yarn tracking, and relaxed body knitting.
Follow along as a cozy winter cardigan begins using Universal Yarn Linear. Pattern selection, swatch blocking, supplies, and project prep before the first stitches.
Discover Universal Yarn Linear, a marled alpaca merino blend perfect for warm lightweight winter knits. Gauge swatching and needle choices to start a cozy project.
Knit a Christmas Tree reversible ornament using UNIVERSAL YARN Uptown DK and Noelle. Learn how to create day and night versions, add overstitching, and frame it in garter stitch.
Create a joyful Holiday Word Art ornament featuring JOY and HO HO HO using UNIVERSAL Uptown DK and Noelle. Learn how to knit inlays, add overstitching, and frame the design.