Category: Knitspiration
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Fretwork but Fret Not (1 of 2)
If you were to read the notes of knitters who have tackled this project, Fretwork designed by Shiri Mor, you would be struck by a few common strands of thinking. The first common thread is one of curiosity over the sweater’s construction. I was no different. In viewing the pattern, you can see how initially it looks like a cabled sweater but then […]
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Checkered Cowl
What’s more difficult . . . finding a ready made present or finding a pattern to make your loved one something special? Recently, I met up with a dear friend, a Mom who was determined to find the just-right item to knit for her daughter. Where do you begin? Well, we chose to meet in a local yarn shop […]
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Blossom Keepsake
Well, I feel a bit like I have been cheating on my blog as I have been busily writing reviews of recent events that have been happening at the Knitting Guild of Greater Buffalo rather than writing posts, here. And, the deadline for entries for this monthly newsletter was moved up a week which put a cramp […]
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Almonds? Nipples? They are Short Rows!
Sock yarn, miles and miles of stockinette, short rows, pattern directions about 12 pages long, and an odd shaping of the garment are the hallmarks of this project, designed by the talented Atelier-alfa from Ravelry. And, when you think you are finally getting somewhere, you hold up your beautiful project and notice OH, NOOO! My sweater has nipples!
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Sporty Car Coat
When you hear an announcement of a baby who is going to be born, it is always exciting. When you hear an announcement of a baby who is going to be born and you are a knitter and have time to work up a little something, it is even MORE exciting. Especially when the newborn is […]
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The “Five Year Celebration” Project
I know. You’re expecting some sort of fantastical afgan, or yarn bombing of a city, or full blown suit knitted in fair isle with fingering weight yarn but you’re not going to see that with this post.
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R.E.D.
Do not mistake my angst as described below with my love of this project. I love the rich color of the French Red Egyptian cotton and the quality of the fabric that was created with this unique diagonal cable stitch. It was indeed this wonderful feel, drape, and body of the fabric that singlehandedly motivated me to continue on […]
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Cardipull
4 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 = final satisfaction. This project came to me as I was needing to embark on an easy and lightweight (as in heft) project after the challenging elephant cardigan and the gorgeous, but bulky-to-knit designer tapestry dress. The 4 in my equation stands for this yarn Manos del Uruguay, Rittenhouse […]
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Tapestry Dress
Sometimes you see a project that you have to have against all reasoning. I asked myself all kinds of questions to try to talk myself out of making this. What? I cannot purchase all the yarn needed for this in the same dye lot? When? Combination short sleeves with a high neck collar, what season will I wear […]
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