We know that we have talked about Knitted Knockers here on the blog more than once, but we just so happen to have a never ending list of really good reasons for repeating ourselves! Knitted Knockers is an incredibly important cause that supports hundreds (even thousands!) of women across this country, and we would write about…
Continue Reading | Leave a Comment60 Quick Knits by Sixth & Spring Books
There is something to be said for the classics, which is why we thought that today we would review a book that might very well already be on your knitting book shelf. And if it isn’t? It should be! Originally published in 2010 by Sixth & Spring Books, “60 Quick Knits” is the book…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentMagnum Chunky Cowl- Free Pattern Friday
While you may not be feeling the pressure of last minute gift knitting just yet, you might be feeling like the time has come to get one or two new knitting accessories incorporated into your cool-weather-wardrobe! The fact of the matter is… the weather is cooling down FAST. So you are going to need something on…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentA Shawl For Sharing- (With You!)
Marsha was recently visiting our friends at the Purple Purl, when Robbie, a much-loved employee at the Purl showed her his latest design which uses 1-2 skeins (dependent on size) of Cascade Eco. The name of the pattern is ‘A Shawl For Sharing’, and is available for purchase through Ravelry. We love this piece!…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentCables and Lace Cardigan by Melissa Leapman- Free Pattern Friday
It has been a while since we posted a sweater pattern on the blog, so being that it’s the middle of September, it feels as though the time has come. All of us knitters are dreaming of cooler days and crunchy leaves (some quite happily, some might consider these dreams to have more of…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentNevado Hourglass Cowl- Free Pattern Friday
Today we thought that we would share a pattern with you that admittedly, we have shared before. This may appear a touch cheeky, but we felt that it couldn’t hurt! Sometimes… a pattern is just THAT good! The pattern in question? Why it’s the Franca Hourglass Cowl by Helen Firing. Ring a bell? But…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentForest Hills Dayflower Wrap- Free Pattern Friday
This week we received a phone call from a customer who was inquiring about this beautiful shawl/wrap. The pattern was featured in the 2015 Spring/Summer issue of Vogue Knitting, and they wondered where they could find the pattern. They were simply dying to cast on! Which got us thinking… what a fantastic project to…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentA Completed KAL Sweater!
We were completely delighted to come into the office last week and find an email in our inbox with a completed KAL sweater! And while the KAL may be ‘officially’ over, we are thrilled to know that some of you are still working away on yours! This version is brought to us by Karen…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentAryn Socks- Free Pattern Friday
It’s Friday, and the weather is heating up out there. So we thought that a pair of socks might be exactly what you knitters are craving for this edition of ‘Free Pattern Friday’. Nothing too bulky that will pool in your lap, something portable to cart along with you to that family picnic or…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentMore Finished KAL Sweaters
Today we are absolutely thrilled to show off three more versions of our KAL sweater, all made by some pretty talented people. Prepare yourself for some inspiration overload! To kick off this installment of ‘Show & Tell’, we have a ‘His & Her’s’ set, knit out of King Cole Splash in shade 819. Talk…
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