I’m glad you tuned in to find out how to fix a twisted cast on when knitting in the round. Knitting in the round is a skill in the second round (excuse the pun) of knitting. In other words, knitting in the round is something that can easily fall into…
Inspired by a classic movie! I love how fun and playful this is. What’s your favourite movie? Kate Atherley Knits. A Lot. Mainly Socks.: You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Stash Stash. Boat. Whatevs. Cruising through my stitch dictionaries a while back, I tripped over a rather lovely edging pattern, called Shark…
Who doesn’t like “Story Time”? Check out Michelle’s post on “Stitches Be Slippin” for The Story of the Dreaded Pocket… The Story of the Dreaded Pocket I’ll start with my own knitting, then… we will have story time!! I’ve been plugging away at my knitting, little by little. Working on…
Sometimes, one needs something more substantial to bite into. Check out what Glenna has started on her blog, “Knitting to Stay Sane” We are go for blanket | Knitting to Stay Sane For the last month or so I’ve been working away on smaller accessory projects – my larger Charlotte…
Check out this crazy sock skein on Kate Atherley’s blog: Kate Atherley Knits. A Lot. Mainly Socks… Kate Atherley Knits. A Lot. Mainly Socks.: New Pattern: Lemon Difficult Difficult Lemon Difficult. Admit it. You’ve got one in your stash. That skein of one-of-a-kind limited-edition crazy-variegated sock yarn that you just…
Check out Glenna’s Jaywalker socks, on her Blog, Knitting to Stay Sane Around and around | Knitting to Stay Sane Thank you for your lovely comments last week on my new Fortuna pattern! I’m pleased with it myself and am glad it is out there in the world. They’re saying this…
How many of you have a knitting helper pet??? Check out the post by Michelle on “Stitches Be Slippin” blog… A Cat Calling I realize I haven’t officially introduced my fur-balls on the blog, so I am going to do so now. I have three cats; who are my constant…
So you’ve discovered sock knitting | Knitting to Stay Sane Since I’ve been chattering a bit about socks lately, I’ve had a few folks ask me a bit more about the whole sock knitting thing. If you are relatively new to this whole experience (perhaps you came…
Technical Tuesday: The Colour of Truth Part 2 Today we’re going to talk about long colour shifts! These ones are by far my favourites, but you really have to watch what you’re doing if you’re trying to get clever with them. I’ve seen photos of…
Summer Pattern Love I know there are some seasonal knitters out there who slow down or even stop in the summer, but I’m obviously not one of them! There are so many things outside of our control in life that we defini…
Some walking-around cables | Knitting to Stay Sane Now that it’s July and the unofficial start of summer, I’m reminding myself of my summer knitting goals that I was making for myself back in May when summer seemed forever away and like it will str…
Top 5 4th of July knitting patterns • LoveKnitting Blog It’s that time of year again – the summer is hot, the skies are clear, the barbecue is sizzling, and the knitting needles are clicking away. Check out our top 5 Independence Day knitting patterns, bound to keep the patriotism…
How to Read a Yarn Label | Knitting to Stay Sane This past season I’ve had the chance to do a couple of LYS workshops on yarn substitution, which is a regular challenge for many of us knitters since we just have so much fantastic yarn to choose f…
Technical Tuesday: The Colour of Truth Part One I had a really good question about variegated yarn the other day and I thought it was something good I should address. How do you know what a multi-coloured yarn would look like after it is knitted…
Good job being boring, everyone | Knitting to Stay Sane For the last week or two my knitting has been a mix of pre-knitting work, for design thoughts and big projects that I’m not ready to actually start yet (swatching, planning, figuring out yarns), an…
Knit Lazy Daisy Socks by Lorraine Thompson from ANPTmag Issue 58. Practice textured floral stitch patterns and classic sock construction in a cheerful, witty design.
See the finished Sunshine Throw knit with Universal Yarn Mystical Marl! Sarah Dawn shares her thoughts on yarn substitution, striping, drape, and stash-busting success.
Learn the best ways to manage yarn ends in striped knitting projects like the Sunshine Throw using Universal Yarn Mystical Marl, from carrying yarn to weaving ends neatly.
Discover why stripes zigzag in lace knitting! Sarah Dawn explains how lace decreases affect striped fabric while knitting the Sunshine Throw in Mystical Marl yarn.
Learn how to stripe a lace blanket using Universal Yarn Mystical Marl. Sarah Dawn shares smart planning tips for color changes, stitch patterns, and stripe sizing.
Turn leftover Mystical Marl yarn into a cozy Sunshine Throw! Learn how to choose the right stash-busting blanket pattern and substitute yarn successfully.
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.