Book Giveaway: Knitted Tanks & Tunics
If only I hadn't broken my arm, I'd have spent the past few weeks making summer tops from the lovely book Knitted Tanks & Tunics: 21 Crisp, Cool Designs for Sleeveless Tops. Designer Angela Hahn's patterns include a variety of techniques and skill levels, [...]
Reyna Shawl
The Reyna shawl is one of those lovely little projects when you're in the mood for something very easy to knit, or you have some pretty sock/fingering yarn you want to use up. The pattern, by Noora Laivola, is available for free on [...]
Ripplerock Shawl
I love knitting shawls! This time I was in the mood for something subtle but beautiful to wear during spring and summer dinners on the terrace of a favorite restaurant. Ripplerock, by Allison LoCicero, fits the bill perfectly. I chose a soft, sage color that will [...]
Mosaic & Lace Knits Winner
HAPPY SUMMER SOLSTICE! Ann from California is the winner of the Mosaic & Lace Knits giveaway. I hope she enjoys this lovely and innovative book as much as I do! Meanwhile, the Love Child shawl from the book is fresh off the needles. As you can [...]
Book Review and Giveaway: Mosaic & Lace Knits
I love new-to-me knitting books. What a treat it was to discover Barbara Benson's Mosaic & Lace Knits: 20 Innovative Patterns Combining Slip-Stitch Colorwork and Lace Techniques! In it she fuses lace and mosaic techniques to create patterns that have the lovely drape and lightness [...]
Texas Adventures: LBJ State Park Stone Cabin
West of Austin, Texas, near Stonewall, is an historic farm I thoroughly enjoyed visiting. Of course I would love it - it's a farm, after all! Anybody who knows me, knows I love rural living. The Living History Farm at the LBJ State [...]
Using Lifelines in Blocking
I love using lifelines in large projects, especially when lace is involved. When I stand back and realize I've made a giant mistake, I can easily rip back to the lifeline, rather than having to tink it all or rip back to the beginning. I used to [...]