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, […]
Clothing and Style
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, […]
DIY: Knit Yelena Cardigan by Amy Christoffers
I knit myself the Yelena Cardigan by Amy Christoffers. The Yelena Cardigan is a worsted weight, beautifully textured v-neck cardigan. I was sick and stayed home from work for several days, so I was able to finish knitting this cardigan in less than four weeks! The pattern includes six sizes, from a bust of 33″ […]
DIY: Pink Tierney Cardigan by Untangling Knots
The Pink Tierney Cardigan is only the second garment I’ve knit. I chose this pattern by Untangling Knots (Andi Satterlund) because I wanted a petite cardigan to wear over summer dresses. I have difficulty finding petite summer cardigans, so I knit one myself. Andi specializes in retro designs for busty shapes in bright colours, so […]