Friday Faves: Blankets
I’ve been enjoying looking at all the gorgeous blanket FOs. The colors, the movement, the coziness – they’re all so tempting. And who cares if I’ve only ever finished one blanket? How many times do...
View ArticleFriday Faves: New Fall Patterns
Ah, autumn – a knitter’s mecca of cables, cowls and cardis. The hardest part of this time of the year is deciding what to make first. And this list won’t help with that one little bit. Brooklyn Tweed...
View ArticleFriday Faves: Single Ply Fingering Sweaters
I have 4 skeins of MadTosh Tosh Merino Light and I started searching for garment patterns for it. I realized there weren’t *that* many that fit my requirements of simple but with a little something...
View ArticleFriday Faves: Vogue Knitting Live Shopping List
It’s been a while since I’ve done a Friday Faves. Christy and I are going to VKL tomorrow so I had to pull together some of my favorite designs for shopping inspiration. I’ve selected mostly shawls...
View ArticleFriday Faves: Plush and Cuddly Pullovers
I know it’s mid-February and we (only?) have another 6 or so weeks for cold weather here in the Philadelphia area, but I’ve been looking at warm, cushy pullovers lately. Simple details, top-down,...
View ArticleFriday Faves: Sock Yarn designs
If you’re anything like me, you have TONS of sock yarn. It’s so easy – just one little skein to add to your cart. And look at all the gorgeous FOs with sock yarn. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of...
View ArticleFriday Faves: Norah Gaughan
Norah Gaughan Vol. 15 was released yesterday. 15! Can you believe the first volume was released 7 years ago? I remember how gaga we all were when that first volume came out. Ah, memories <cue the...
View ArticleFriday faves: styling outfits and wearing shawls
I love making shawls. The long rows and fine yarns speak to me. And the variety too – complex lace, simple garter, lovely textures. No matter what I’m in the mood to knit I know I can find a shawl...
View ArticleFriday Faves: Chevron patterns
I’ve been loving projects that use more than one color. There are lots of reasons to love these projects: great way to use up partial balls and leftovers fun excuse to use an unusual pop of color...
View Articlefriday faves: crochet
After last week’s post you realize I’ve gone a little gaga with the crochet. I’ve spent a lot of time browsing ravelry and pinterest looking at crochet projects. It’s a whole new world. Here are a...
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