When is a shawl not really a shawl? When it’s an asymmetrical cowl, which has sort of a shawl shape but is attached at the back so it won’t fall off.
It’s really the best of both worlds, a cowl … Read More ...
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When is a shawl not really a shawl? When it’s an asymmetrical cowl, which has sort of a shawl shape but is attached at the back so it won’t fall off.
It’s really the best of both worlds, a cowl … Read More ...
I’ve been focusing a lot on holiday specific knitting projects lately, but if you’re looking for gifts to knit that will carry the recipient through the year, it’s time to start thinking quick and easy projects with big yarn and … Read More ...
Of course holiday knitting patterns don’t have to be knit in holiday colors, or even at the holidays, but if you’re looking to knit something fun for your holiday Zoom calls, check out the Merry Cowl Mas pattern from Safiyyah … Read More ...
It’s the perfect time to knit a giant cowl, and this is a great one if you also want to send a little money to a good cause.
The Good Trouble Cowl, designed by Karen Clements of Knit1Designs and … Read More ...
I am always looking for ways to use up bits of my stash (and am in fact knitting a stash-busting sweater right now), but even if you’re not a fan of the scrappy look the Exotic Burst Cowl by Dolly … Read More ...
Houndstooth is such a fun knitting stitch pattern because it’s actually a pretty easy colorwork design that looks super fancy. It also has a slightly creepy sounding name, which is fun this time of year.
The Halloween Houndstooth Cowl is … Read More ...
It’s prime spooky knitting season, and I love this design for those times when you might want something seasonal that’s not a costume.
The Cemetery Drive Cowl by Emily Haver features ghosts in a graveyard and it looks great in … Read More ...
I told you back in July about the emPower People project, which encourages people to knit or crochet a purple headscarf or cowl to be worn when voting and engaging in other civic activities like gatherings or marches, with the … Read More ...
The passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg last week has been emotional for a lot of people, and has increased the popularity of RBG inspired knitting projects.
In case you want to bring a little of her style and dissent to … Read More ...
Cat Bordhi, a renowned knitwear designer, innovator, teacher and advocate for the fiber arts, died September 19, according to a Facebook announcement from her daughter, Jenny. Cat had been diagnosed with cancer and announced in July that she was dying… Read More ...
I don’t know why I hadn’t thought of this before, but colorwork knitting is sort of like a very slow coloring book page. You add your own colors bit by bit and make the basic design something your own.
This … Read More ...
I know fall hasn’t technically even started yet but it’s time to start thinking about Halloween, right? And Halloween means cats and amazing knitting patterns.
The Cat Nouveau cowl knitting pattern from Jacquline Rivera is an awesome design, using double … Read More ...
Whether you’re new to changing colors in your knitting or have a bunch of scraps you want to use up quickly, the Brightside Cowl from Elizabeth Smith Knits is a great little project.
It’s worked in Garter Stitch and changes … Read More ...
Are you a fan of small-skein projects? Do you love finding new ways to use up those leftover yarn skeins from long-finished projects or impulse buys? Look no further than this creative collection of 40+ portable knitting projects!
This book … Read More ...
Earlier this month I told you about the emPOWER People project, which aims to get people to craft purple cowl/bandanas to start a conversation about social justice and to give people something special to wear when they go to protests … Read More ...