I first saw the Fidra Hat when I visited EweKnit, one of our local yarn shops in Toronto. It was a knit sample just sitting on a table full of yarn, and it caught my eye. I loved the lace design that was simple but striking, and in a bulky weight yarn no less! Often […]
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DIY: Knit Débutant Bonnet for Sulo and Free Pattern by Sweet Paprika
I knit the Débutant Bonnet for my friend’s new baby. A few weeks ago, I wrote about the garter ear flap hat that I knit for his older sister. To knit the bonnet, I used leftover Woolfolk FÅR yarn from the Laurus Hat I knit last year. This yarn is exceedingly soft. It’s a 100% […]
DIY: Knit Red Beret, the Marie-Eve by Julie Asselin
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 […]
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 […]