I knit the Limerick Henley by Mary Anne Benedetto for Ryan. I knit him a cardigan a couple years ago and it didn’t fit too well (I never even put it on the blog). So I’ve been wanting to knit him another sweater and he finally agreed. The Limerick Henley is a raglan-sleeved pullover with […]
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DIY: Red Gratitude Hat by Josée Paquin
The Gratitude Hat by Josée Paquin is a ribbed watchcap-style hat with a bit of a twist. The rounded shape is formed by a strip of decreases that are an interesting detail to an otherwise plain hat. I found the hat both fun and interesting to knit! It also suits anybody with a head! A […]
DIY: Deren Cardigan by Jacqueline Cieslak
I knit myself the Deren Cardigan by Jacqueline Cieslak, from her book Embody published by Pom Pom Press. It took me about six weeks to knit, even with all my ripping back. The pattern is extremely customizeable and inclusive for all body types. It includes directions for adjustments such as full bust adjustments, bicep adjustments, […]
DIY: Knit Sorrel Hat by Allison Jane
The Sorrel Hat by Allison Jane is from Pom Pom Quarterly, Issue 11: Winter 2014. I have had this gorgeous hat on my to-knit queue for ages, and now I finally cast on! The finished hat is available for sale in our Etsy shop. I used just over one skein of West Yorkshire Spinners Bluefaced […]
10 Uses for Stitch Markers
Stitch markers are an essential part of our knitting and crochet toolkit. There are many different styles available, from handmade charms to colourful silicone rings. Here are our favourite uses for stitch markers! 1. Use stitch markers when casting on to keep track of the number of stitches This is especially helpful when casting on […]