I knit the Gartrell Crew by Tanis Lavallee for Kenji. Kenji has outgrown most of the sweaters I’ve knit him, so he’s getting a new one this winter! The Gartrell Crew is a raglan-sleeved sweater knit in pieces and then seamed. I, like many knitters, prefer knitting in the round, so I was a bit […]
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DIY: Knit Salal Cardigan by Untangling Knots
I knit myself a Salal Cardigan, designed by Andi Satterlund of Untangling Knots. Unfortunately, just as I was finishing this cardigan, Andi Satterlund announced she was closing her pattern shop. Sorry, but the pattern is no longer available! The Salal Cardigan is a vintage-inspired cardigan with a lace inset on the front yoke. The rest […]
DIY: Knit Rye Light Socks and Free Pattern by Tin Can Knits
I knit the Rye Light Socks by Tin Can Knits as a gift for one of Kenji’s friends. Many of Kenji’s friends have birthdays December through March, perfect for gifting handknits! Last year I knit everyone hats (including the Baby Bear Balaclava). Many of those hats still fit their recipients this winter. So this year, […]
DIY: Knit Open Edge Tee by Jessie Maed Designs in Sandbox
This is the second Open Edge Tee by Jessie Maed Designs that I knit for myself. I knit my first Open Edge Tee as part of the Summer Top Make-Along (MAL) hosted by Yarns Untangled, one of our local yarn shops. This tee was actually a mistake… I had meant to cast on the Outline Tee, also […]
Free Brioche Knitting Patterns
I’ve created a roundup of some beautiful free brioche knitting patterns. Of course, you can always browse the massive archive of free patterns on Ravelry to find more free brioche knitting patterns. Many of these patterns are by established designers, so they shouldn’t have errors and should be well written. However, I have not tested them, […]