This week, I’m knitting with Rozetti Yarns Merino Mist, which sports a shimmer that’s sure to brighten up a dreary winter’s day. If you missed it, see how my version of the free pattern, Jay Sweater, turned out using Merino Mist in Rain Cloud and Night. Hint: Stunning! Today I’m…
This week, I’m knitting with Rozetti Yarns Merino Mist, which sports a shimmer that’s sure to brighten up a dreary winter’s day. It was important to knit up 3 swatches yesterday using US 5 [3.75mm], US 7 [4.5mm], and US 6 [4.0mm] to determine the best knit fabric for today’s…
This week, I’m knitting with Rozetti Yarns Merino Mist, which sports a shimmer that’s sure to brighten up a dreary winter’s day. Yesterday I described this feather-like yarn, its gauge, and care instructions. Today, I’m knitting some swatches using three different needle sizes to determine which fabric I like the…
Now that the holiday season is over, we’re into the winter doldrums. What better way to combat those winter blues than to settle in and knit. This week, I’m knitting with Rozetti Yarns Merino Mist, which sports a shimmer that’s sure to brighten up a dreary winter’s day. Feather-soft and surprisingly…
This series of posts has been exploring some knitting fun with Universal Yarn Uptown DK yarn, a soft, anti-pilling acrylic yarn that is perfect for fun projects like the one I have planned for you today. My last two posts have been dedicated to embellishing ideas for the Double Braid Cable Wreath, and…
Universal Yarn Uptown DK yarn is a soft, anti-pilling acrylic yarn that will hold up well for many craft projects. Earlier this week, I gave the pattern for the Double Braid Cable Wreath, and in my last post, we talked about various options for adding embellishments to it. In this post, I developed a…
This series of posts has been dedicated to Universal Yarn Uptown DK and using it to make a wreath to welcome visitors at your door. In my last post, I shared the instructions for an attractive knitted wreath base using Root, a beautiful, retro Christmas green. While it’s pretty enough on its own, there…
This series of posts is devoted to Universal Yarn Uptown DK Anti Pilling Acrylic yarn. Uptown DK is a soft, acrylic yarn that has anti-pilling qualities. In this post, I’m covering a styrofoam wreath form (about 12” [30cm] in diameter) with a double braid cable wrap to make a Christmas wreath…
I’m not a yarn snob. A yarn snob is defined as someone who will not knit with inexpensive yarn, and worse, someone who looks down on people who do. Perhaps it’s the humanitarian nature of the Aquarian in me, but I firmly believe that every yarn has a place and…
It’s Friday! The weekend is stretched out before us with the potential of hours of knitting, and with many gift giving opportunities just around the corner, we’ll explore the magical world of holiday knitting! This year I’m way ahead of the game because I used Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted Superwash wool to complete a Willowworks…
This week I’ve been sharing the details of how I knit the Willowworks Cowl in Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted Superwash wool. Yesterday, we covered how to knit the twists and cables in the colorwork section of this project. I hope you’re ready to learn a simple elastic bind off that will add flare to the Willowworks…
Has everyone tried knitting the gauge swatch in the round described in yesterday’s post? Then we’re on to the beautiful lattice colorwork, the highlight of the Willowworks Cowl. The colorwork is accomplished using a combination of stranded knitting, twisted stitches, and cables. For my cowl, I used Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted Superwash yarn in Pomegranate Heather…
Hello Knitters! Yesterday, I shared my strategies for getting through boring knitting like ribbing as I worked on the Willowworks Cowl. Before even casting on, however, to make sure this cowl fit right, I knit a gauge swatch in the round using Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted Superwash wool and the Willowworks colorwork pattern. This swatch helped…
Hi again, Knitters! I’m back this week to talk about an intriguing and beautiful knitting project: Willowworks Cowl. I chose Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted Superwash wool for this cowl, because the colors called to me: Pomegranate Heather and Azure Heather. Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted Superwash’s rich combination of deep red and slightly teal blue is show-stopping. This cowl is a stranded…
I have had so much fun knitting with Dona yarn by Fibra Natura this week. I sort of ran out of time to finish the three projects, but I hope that with the complete patterns available, you’ll knit either a pair of baby booties from my post about creative shaping, a baby blanket from yesterday’s…
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.