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How to M1 (Make One) in Seamless Yokes
Have you ever seen in a knitting pattern M1 (Make One) that doesn't specify whether it's left leaning or right leaning? I have and if you're not an experienced knitter, which was me and all of us at some point, it can be very confusing. After looking into this a...
The Throwback Biscotte Style with a Little Stranded Colorwork 101
If you're a knitting addict like me, you don't hear about the latest makeup to hit the shelves or the latest trends to strut the runway..........no no, you hear about the new pattern releases on Ravelry!! And I'm sure you've heard about Andrea Mowry's new Throwback Cardigan. Well, I'm doing...
Put a Pocket on It
I LOVE pockets! I love them for decoration, for keeping my hands warm, and of course a place to put my hands when I have no idea what to do with them! They really add something special to a piece of clothing. How many times have you been out shopping...
Drop That Stitch Cowl
Normally dropping stitches in our knitting projects is one of those things that can take it from hero to zero! However, when dropping stitches on purpose they can make for beautiful decorative details. The best thing about this adorable little project.....we ALL know how to drop a stitch! With the...
Delicious Hand-dyed Yarns and Alternating Skeins
The most wonderful time of the year is upon us....sweater weather! It’s time to take out your woollies or knit some new ones! I’m all about knitting some new ones and I’ve got a goodie on my needles :) It's no secret that I have a little obsession with Biscotte's...
How do you like your Latte?
Normally my answer would be large, with 2% milk and extra foam in a to-go cup; but not today! Today I would like 478 yards wound into a perfect little skein, with an adorable Biscotte tag......in a to-go bag! If you haven't already discovered this amazing yarn that I speak...
Playing with Pleats
I have mentioned this sweater so many times and even knit a summer tank inspired by it....Folded by Veera Valimaki. It has to be one of my all time favorites! This is the perfect sweater to add to your list of knits if you're looking to transition from summer to...
How to Pick up Wraps when Knitting Short Rows
Ahhhhhh....the downward slope from summer! It's just a slope and we're still on the top of the hill so need to fret just yet! You know the season is nearing the end though when you start to see the commercials for back to school....for some moms the most wonderful time...
How to Turn your Favorite Sweater into a Tank Top
Do you have that one sweater that you reach for perhaps a little more than the rest? Did you ever wish you didn't need to put it in hibernation for the summer? Well, I've been there! Being in Newfoundland I can't say that anything really goes into a full hibernation,...
Sunny in Lemon Seams So Easy
I've always thought an octopus to be very lucky with all those arms! I find myself wishing so often that I had more hands so that I could knit more than one project at a time. Well, I'm knitting three sweaters at the moment.......and no I didn't grow any extra...
Decreasing Stitches
Decreasing stitches is another very important staple to know when knitting projects. Having a decrease lean in the opposite direction than what it needs to can take away from your work and it just won't look right! In my last blog post we went over three different techniques on how...
Increase Your Knowledge
Increasing stitches are very important when knitting almost any project. There are a few different ways to do them and they all have a time and a place when they would each be considered the best choice to be used depending on your project. I'm going to show you some...
Sunny with a Chance of Jogless Stripes
I am so excited to finally be knitting my Bobbie sweater by Pam Allen. This is one of the summer tops that I've had in my mind to knit since LAST summer, so I've decided not to let another year go by without adding this adorable top to my knit...
What's Next On Your List To Knit?
So do you ever find yourself thinking about your next project while you literally have yarn on your needles? I have a tendency to get carried away! While I have sooooooo many projects in my mind to knit and never sure how I will get them all done at once,...
Flash Back to the 80's With Tube Socks
Ok....so this all started as a joke with a friend of mine. We won't mention a name but she knows who she is LOL The girl loves a pair of handmade socks, but can't get past the heel no matter what the style! I think she can do it but...
Call for knitting patterns submission - Early spring to summer 2019
We are currently looking for new knitting patterns to be published from March to August 2019. It can be any type of garment: hat, mittens, socks, sweater, cardigan, shawl and baby/child garments as well. Yarn: You can use any yarn from our hand-dyed yarn collection. If you need a specific color...
Black to Summer with New Seams
Summer is exciting enough as it is without literally having a stack of summer knits just waiting to be cast on my Chiaogoos! I've had at least half dozen patterns in my ever so growing binder that I've wanted to knit since LAST summer, as well as a few new...
Knitting and Your Health
Knitting. To some this is a very enjoyable hobby. To me? It’s a way of life. Depression and anxiety affects 1 in 13 people. This disorder hits not only close to home but is in my home. I’m the 1 in that equation. Along with treatments from doctors, this is...
How to do the Increased Bind Off
So.... have you ever knit a pair of socks and very excitedly cast them off, ready to wear ever so proudly, only to find that they are cutting off the circulation in your legs? That is if you can even pull them up!! I'm sure we've all been there a...
Made to Fade Sweater
I am beyond excited to be casting on Andrea Mowry’s So faded sweater!! I’ve had this one in my sights for some time now but just couldn’t seem to find the confidence to choose what colors and what I wanted the end result to be. I used to find patterns,...