I knit the Mount Robson Pullover by Jessie McKitrick for our brother. The Mount Robson Pullover pattern was one of the few masculine patterns included in 100 Knits: Interweave’s Ultimate Pattern Collection. I saw this military-style sweater and wanted to knit it for Ryan. Unfortunately (but not surprisingly), he wasn’t interested. So I offered to knit […]
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DIY: Knit Madeleine Shawl by Courtney Kelley

The Madeleine Shawl is a lush triangle shawl with a mesh-like body and an edge of picots. It is designed by Courtney Kelley and published in Classic Knit Shawls by Interweave Press. I selected this pattern because I was looking for an interesting knit but one that wouldn’t require a complicated pattern and all of my […]
DIY: Crochet Emma Lace Scarf by Simona Merchant-Dest

The Emma Lace Scarf is from the book Simply Crochet: 22 Stylish Designs for Everyday by Interweave Press. I chose this scarf pattern because I loved the scalloped edges and the lacework, and I was intrigued by the lengthwise construction. Since I have a rather tight gauge, I used a 4.5 mm hook for this […]