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 ...
Patterns, projects and techniques
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 am in love with this delicate shawl, This pattern is a vintage pattern to make a beautiful Shetland scarf.
In a traditional Diamond and Shell design. This design is delicate and needs to be made in a Copley’s Cobweb … Read More ...
Beautiful baby blanket pattern to knit elegant heirloom style shawl for baby.
Suitable for taking baby home or his/her special day
Requires 4mm needles and 400 grams of 4 ply baby yarn
You can purchase this pattern via Etsy.
Finished … Read More ...
Worked from tip to tip, it grows into a triangular piece by increasing 1 st at the beginning of each RS row.
The shawl is worked in stockinette stitch featuring lace outside panel. You can purchase this shawl pattern via … Read More ...
Create this wonderful men’s traditional jussi sweater with a shawl collar that has been used in Novita 7 VELJESTÄ. This yarn contains 75% Wool and 25% Polyamide. The softness of the yarn comes from the high-quality wool, the strength from … Read More ...
A L-O-N-G time ago, when I first started writing about knitting for About, I learned about the Red Scarf Project, an initiative of Foster Care to Success, a program that helps young adults transitioning out of the foster care … Read More ...
I love cardigans for layering this time of year — sometimes on top of other sweaters! — and the Boho Texture Cardigan from Annie Lupton is a great layering piece with lots of fun texture to knit.
It’s worked from … Read More ...
“The latest entry in the ’60 Quick Knits’ series focuses on beginner-friendly projects knit in budget-friendly yarn. While the requisite hats and scarves are included, the designers branch out into shawls and wraps, socks, cowls, mittens, and simple … Read More ...
Mohair can be a little fiddly but the look of a finished piece worked in mohair or with mohair and other yarns is really lovely. It feels great and you get that fun kind of see-through look that’s really interesting … Read More ...
Most knitters who have been around the Internet for very long have probably heard of We Are Knitters, a Spanish company that sells yarn, knitting needles and kits (and now some crochet patterns as well).
Company founders Alberto Bravo and … Read More ...
I love slip stitch knitting patterns. They’re an easy way to add texture and color to a project and they make your work look more complicated than it is because it looks like you’re using more than one color at … Read More ...
There’s been a lot of talk lately in the knitting world about yarn substitution, and I noted when writing about the issue that I almost never use the yarn a pattern calls for.
But in this case I would … Read More ...
To give you that extra layer of warmth without the feeling and weight of bulky yarn. This knitted wrap pattern is perfect for accessories on a chill day while keeping you cosy. Patons Merino Extrafine DK is 100% wool making … Read More ...
I’m still kind of bummed we missed our normal beach vacation this year, but if you live near a body of water (or want to pretend you can visit your favorite beach this year) it might be time to knit … Read More ...
As much as I’m not ready to admit it, it’s probably time to start thinking at least a little bit about knits for fall. Shawls are great for the end of summer and beginning of fall, when the early mornings … Read More ...