I’ve always wanted a red beret. One day I plan to be that mature and eccentric lady with bright red lipstick and a red beret. Maybe that’s when I’ll finally get a big ol’ tattoo as well. This red beret is a free pattern called Marie-Eve by Julie Asselin. It was a fast and enjoyable […]
Clothing and Style
DIY: Simple Brioche by Lavanya Patricella
Read about my first attempt at brioche knitting, with a simple brioche cowl.
Free Stranded Colourwork Knitting Patterns
Here is a roundup of some beautiful free stranded colourwork knitting patterns. Lots of these are in my own queue! I’ve collected some beautiful patterns for hats, cardigans, sweaters, and scarves/cowls. Of course, you can always browse the massive archive of free patterns on Ravelry to find more free patterns. Many of these patterns are […]
DIY: Mustard Featherweight Cardigan by Knitbot
Last winter, I knit myself a Featherweight Cardigan. This summer, I cast on another! This mustard Featherweight Cardigan by Knitbot (Hannah Fettig) has long sleeves and a cropped length. Instead of the laceweight yarn I used my first time, I opted for a fingering weight yarn. The Loops & Threads Woolike is a super soft […]
DIY: Knit Kross Pullover by Védís Jónsdóttir
I knit the Kross Pullover by Védís Jónsdóttir for our Etsy shop. I knit the size large using 4.5 mm and 5.5 mm needles (my gauge is loose), and it only took me eight days! To knit the sweater, I used three shades of Canadian grown wool, milled in PEI. The wool is from Wool […]