I knit the Gartrell Crew by Tanis Lavallee for Kenji. Kenji has outgrown most of the sweaters I’ve knit him, so he’s getting a new one this winter! The Gartrell Crew is a raglan-sleeved sweater knit in pieces and then seamed. I, like many knitters, prefer knitting in the round, so I was a bit […]
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DIY: Knit Salal Cardigan by Untangling Knots
I knit myself a Salal Cardigan, designed by Andi Satterlund of Untangling Knots. Unfortunately, just as I was finishing this cardigan, Andi Satterlund announced she was closing her pattern shop. Sorry, but the pattern is no longer available! The Salal Cardigan is a vintage-inspired cardigan with a lace inset on the front yoke. The rest […]
DIY: Knit Rye Light Socks and Free Pattern by Tin Can Knits
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, […]
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″ […]