I was hanging out over on Ravelry (aka avoiding work) and came across this beauty, the February Lady Sweater, by Pamela Wynne. I *heart* it so, it hurts! The pattern’s adapted from an Elizabeth Zimmerman baby cardigan, but super-sized … Read More ...
Retro Knits – Book Review
Cool Vintage Patterns for Men, Women, and Children from the 1900s through the 1970s
by Kari Cornell ,Jean Lampe
ISBN-13: 978-0760329771
RRP $24.95Â
A fantastic selection of retro knits from the 1900’s through to the … Read More ...
Choosing your Color Palette
Ever have trouble putting color together, trying to decide what will look good with that hot pink wool in your stash, or how to layout the colors in your Tulips Baby Cardigan? COLORovers is a site you should check out.… Read More ...
Lemonade for Hot Days
[tag]Auntie Amanda Knits[/tag] created a very cute short-sleeved cardigan using [tag]Filatura di Crosa[/tag] [tag]Elena[/tag], a 100% mercerized Mako Egyptian Cotton yarn distributed by [tag]Tahki Stacy Charles[/tag]. The yarn is discontinued, but in doing a search at [tag]google[/tag]… Read More ...
Geometric Patterns
I just love all the new [tag]geometric[/tag] patterns that are hitting the market lately. Designers and yarn companies are pushing the envelope with their thought processes and designing cutting edge sweater shapes that are not your grandmothers boxy cardigan! My … Read More ...