These pink Fallberry Mitts by Anne Hanson are a quick fun knit! I took them on my vacation to Italy last fall. I loved the tiny project bag I could carry around in my backpack and work on between sips of my Aperol Spritz.
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DIY: Knit Garter and Lace Shawl by Julie Turjoman
I knit my first lace shawl, the Garter and Lace Shawl by Julie Turjoman. It’s from the Spring/Summer 2018 issue of Vogue Knitting, and it’s the cover design in a beautiful blue. The shawl is an asymmetrical triangle shape of two types of lace with garter stitch in between. As I’ve only knit hats and […]
DIY: Knit Compass Pullover by Tin Can Knits
As Tomiko and I are heading to Iceland in June, I knew we needed knit sweaters for ourselves. I knit Ar Tresins for myself, and this Compass pullover for her! I used MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino, a sport weight 100% merino yarn. To fit Tomiko, I knit a size Medium using 3.0 mm needles for […]
DIY: Crochet Field Cardigan by Robyn Chachula
I started crocheting the Field Cardigan by Robyn Chachula last year. Ryan and I visited the Thousand Islands with some friends in May 2018, and this was my travel project. I had crocheted cardigans in the past (like my well-worn Chambray Jacket and summertime Garden Party Cardigan), but this time I wanted one that was […]
DIY: Knit Tucson Hat by Kiku Corner
I named the Tucson Hat after the desert Arizona city of Tucson. Ryan and I visited Tucson over the holidays last year. Although we went for a family wedding, I made sure we had time to visit the desert. The two weeks passed quickly! Ryan and I spent an afternoon in the nearby Saguaro National […]