I knit the Attic Windows Baby Blanket by Elizabeth Sullivan from Sweet Paprika Designs. Last year I bought a kit from Sweet Paprika Designs when they were on sale. I chose the colour scheme with shades of yellow, pink, and blue. Sweet Paprika Designs offers kits in three other colour schemes. This colourful and fun […]
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DIY: Rainbow Cardi by Yelena M. Dasher
The Rainbow Cardi by Yelena M. Dasher is from the book Mini Skein Knits: 25 Knitting Patterns Using Small Skeins and Leftovers. I had borrowed the book from our library at least three times before, oohing and ahhing over the many beautiful, colourful patterns. This pattern jumped out at me, not just because I love […]
DIY: Knit Vianne Cardigan by Andi Satterlund
I knit myself a yellow Vianne Cardigan by Andi Satterlund. Unfortunately Andi Satterlund closed her pattern shop recently. Tomiko and I had always liked the appearance of her patterns. They included interested designs while having an hourglass shape. Many were also cropped and styled to be worn with skirts or dresses. There are many new […]
DIY: My Cup of Tea Socks and Free Pattern by Robin Lynn
I knit the My Cup of Tea Socks, a free pattern by Robin Lynn, for Nina’s birthday. Nina has small feet that are frequently cold, so for her birthday this year, I decided to knit her some cozy, wool socks! My Cup of Tea Socks are worked top down and in the round on dpns. […]
DIY: Aqua PokaPoka by Kiyomi and Sachiko Burgin
The Aqua PokaPoka hat by Kiyomi and Sachiko Burgin is the answer for Canada’s cold and windy winters.