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by Kelley on May 16, 2013
. . .when a good friend asks you to knit a baby garment for her good friend? Well, when I think about how much Rachael has made my transition to living in Mexico so easy, the answer is simply, “Of, course.” |
Category Archives: gift knitting
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by Knit Picks Staff on March 29, 2013
I've been busily swatching away on my dad's sweater - and I think I've finally heeded to that little voice inside my head that tells me "Keep it simple!" |
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by Kelley on January 22, 2013
(photo from Raverly pattern page Contant Baby Blanket by Tina Laiho) I have a friend whose husband is a symphony conductor. With all of the musicians playing such an important role in her life, Jody feels like they are part of her extended family. A family in which it seems someone is always having a baby. |
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by Stacey on December 19, 2012
This year, I haven't been as excited about the holidays as I have in the past - I'm usually the one making all the cookies and sending all the cards but I haven't been as motivated this time around. Part of it has been the fact I seem to be busier with other projects than I have been in previous years and part of it has been the sad stories on the news recently (I don't think I need to remind you of those). But mainly I think it's because this will be the first Christmas without my grandmother, who passed away last summer. I was very close to my grandma and she was the first person who tried to teach me knitting and crochet when I was very young (even if it didn't catch on until much later) and over the last few years, it was wonderful to have this connection with her. We would tell each other all about the projects we were working on when I came to visit and I would always try to bring her some yarn from my stash for her to try out, since most of her yarn came from big craft shops. Every year, she would crochet a new afghan for her children and grandchildren and they are dear treasures to all of us. This year, as my way of keeping the tradition going, I decided to crochet an afghan for my mom. |
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by Hannah on December 12, 2012
I've been busy starting and finishing projects left and right. Honestly, I've been saying that I'm knitting presents for all those people on my holiday list but really I'm just avoiding the massive unfinished Hue Shift Afghan that I've got stashed in my closet waiting for that "after the holidays" time. I love the colors but it sure isn't an immediate gratification project like the ones I've been gravitating towards lately. By the time I'm done traveling and have actually remembered to write "2013" on everything instead of "2012", I think I'll be in the mood to make some serious headway into that lovely blanket. In the meantime, this is what's been keeping me busy: |
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by Knit Picks Podcast on November 8, 2012
This week, Jenny and Stacey chat about what is on every knitter and crocheter's mind this time of the year - holiday crafting! Both Jenny and Stacey share a list of their favorite knit and crochet designs for the holiday season. Find out what makes or breaks a project when it comes to crafting for the holidays and what go-to books (and eBooks) knitters and crocheters should be sure to check out this holiday season. We really love the holiday crafting season and had so much fun sharing our favorite projects and patterns. So consider yourself warned: in our holiday crafting excitement, there might be excessive uses of the words cute, pretty and adorable in addition to lots of "squeee"! And as very not-so-subtle hints for our family and friends, we also talk about what tops our very own wish lists. 3 easy ways to listen... |
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by Stacey on November 2, 2012
This week's Freebie Friday is featuring our annual free holiday pattern - the Tiny Sweater! |
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by Stacey on October 30, 2012
This time of year, I always start stressing out over gifts I want to make for the holidays - I, like many knitters I know, love to make handmade gifts for loved ones. But around the end of October, I discover my time management skills are pretty poor and there's no way I can make elaborate cabled sweaters for everyone on my list so I start looking for smaller items to knit. Well, thank goodness for the new Holla Knits Accessories eBook - 6 little patterns that I'm sure will work for several people on my list! |
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by Kelley on August 27, 2012
These are the big secret I've been keeping the last couple of months. Bob's youngest son, Jon, married Mara on August 18th in Stowe, Vermont. They will be living in Connecticut and have a particular affinity for owls. When I think of Vermont, Connecticut or the rest of the northeast, I think of cold winters and simple living. A perfect lifestyle for hot water bottles! When I found the Hoot Water Bottle Cozy pattern by Robyn Wade, it seemed like fate! I used Wool of the Andes Tweed in Marine and North Pole. I used little bits of Palette for the owl outlines and the branches. Notice how I have the owls' eyes open for the night (Marine) and closed for the day (North Pole). |
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by Stacey on August 24, 2012
This week's Freebie Friday is a gorgeous pattern by our own Kerin: This is the Tilework Afghan, a cozy and warm blanket, perfect for chilly fall days. |
