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by Kelley on May 25, 2010
Angela knit a Wool of the Andes bunny nugget as a catnip toy for her cats, and I’m a little jealous. She did let me snuggle with it during my nap today though, that was nice. She said she got the pattern on Ravelry for free. It would make a good Easter present for someone, don’t you think? (hint hint). There is also a very clever pattern for a seder plate for Passover on Ravelry. I don’t actually play with toys much, but I can see their appeal. And who doesn’t love presents! I hope you have a Happy Easter or Happy Passover this weekend!! < |
Category Archives: Inspiration
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by Kelley on May 25, 2010
I will be ripping out my knitting and starting again with 6 inches fewer stitches. So, my new number will be 160 stitches. I’m taking off just a few more stitches to play it safe. I will knit a couple of inches and try it on for a second time! Yep, then I will be sure that everything is fixed. < |
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by Knit Picks Staff on May 25, 2010
Have you seen Handknit Heroes yet? It’s the first graphic novel for knitters, and it’s pretty awesome. Not only did the first issue feature twins with superhuman powers and a mom who is secretly working to invent bullet proof fibers, it also included a pattern for the POW! Hooded Scarf, designed by Erssie Major. Stephanie Bryant, the comic’s author, took a few minutes to answer some of our nagging questions about what it’s like to write a graphic novel for fiber enthusiasts. Q. What inspired you to create a graphic novel for knitters? A. Like all great inspiration, I came up with the idea at a SnB knitting night at my local yarn shop. We were talking about how much fun the comic-inspired knits like Wonder Woman wristlets are, and I had this idea that you could do an entire knitted superhero costume pattern, with various colorways ... |
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by Kelley on May 25, 2010
I cast-off my swatch yesterday. Since I strung the yarn along the back of the swatch, I needed to cut the yarn. I made simple overhand knots along each side of the swatch to secure the stitches before giving the swatch a nice warm bath. < |
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by Alison on May 25, 2010
Ever since we had the Speed Knitting contest featuring the Hemlock Ring Blanket (Ravelry link), I’ve been a bit blanket-crazy. The Hemlock Ring Blanket is based on a vintage doily pattern, but it’s sized up and knit in rustic wool yarn. When you catch the blanket bug, it’s difficult to break free – now I’ve knit a Girasole blanket (Ravelry link) in stash yarn, finished my own “hemmie” in WotA Persimmon Heather, and I just finished up this bad boy in WotA Sapphire Heather. With just under 16 balls of WotA, I was able to make a blanket that’s over 6 feet across. The pattern is Meg Swansen’s “Super Spiral Shawl” (Ravelry link) from A Gathering of Lace. It looks complicated, but the spiral is broken up into eight sections, and you add the optional mesh pattern to every other ... |
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by Kelley on May 25, 2010
Today I started a KAL for a steeked cardigan called the Classic Lines Cardigan. It has many elements of sweater design that I love. Things that will help you become confident planning your own sweaters in the future. I spent most of my weekend finishing off the details for the KAL launch. So, I didn’t do any spinning. That turned out just fine because my order from Crown Mountain Farms arrived today. I can return the roving I “took” from Alison and work from my own stash of chocolate brown Corriedale roving. But, I’m so excited about the KAL that I probably won’t be doing much spinning for the next few weeks. I haven’t made the sweater yet so we will all be having a good time together as we each make our own colorful cardigan. < |
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by Knit Picks Staff on May 25, 2010
I’ve been doing secret Christmas knitting, and I haven’t been able to post about it because I know some of my family members browse this site. I didn’t want to spoil their surprise. But, Kelley suggested I show a close-up, so you can’t really tell what they are – just proof that I have, indeed, been knitting! So here you go, in all sorts of bright, cheery Swish Worsted colors. (Machine washability is a very important trait for all my gift knitting!) Can you tell what they are? I will send a prize to the first person who guesses correctly (post a comment below with your guess). I won’t be able to announce the winner, in order to keep the secret from my family, but I will send the winner a private message to let them know. I want to make sure the prize suits ... |
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by Knit Picks Staff on May 25, 2010
We have a new poll at the bottom of the page. Tell us which of your knitting tools gets the most use! < |
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by Knit Picks Staff on May 25, 2010
Hi Knitters! I’ve been very busy since getting to KnitPicks, but I wanted to share my first project as a KnitPicks employee with you before I wear it out! I’m not the only one around here who likes to kick off her shoes and make her desk a more relaxing place to spend time, right? But, most workplaces frown on us wandering around in our stocking feet. So, my first order of business around here was to knit up a pair of desk slippers to wear around the office! I chose Shamrock, a heavy worsted wool yarn, for it’s warmth, cushionyness (it is so a word!), and pretty color changes. In fact, you can see me knitting the first slipper on Harmony straight needles in our Knitting Community banner! Having my handknits in use at work is so comforting and home-y, that I’m now wondering what else ... |
