Summer Lace Summer is a great time to wear lace. It’s also a great time to knit lace! So often lace projects are worked on a lighter weight yarn, which means that you have less weight to carry around with you and your WIP. I’m not going to tell you that lace is simple, but… Continue reading Summer Lace
Category: Project Ideas
Vacation Knitting: Summer 2018
Yesterday someone came into the shop with a familiar request: I’m going on vacation tomorrow and a simple project to take with me. Honestly, I feel like I just wrote that blog, but I guess that was a year ago. So, I suppose it’s time for a new version with some fresh ideas. It’s time… Continue reading Vacation Knitting: Summer 2018
Designer Crush: Thea Colman
Last week’s blog mentioned designer Thea Colman, a knitwear designer who is compelling for many reasons. Her design for the new issue of Laine Magazine is a comfy and effortless stunner, much like the rest of her designs. Colman brings a lot to the table, and I feel like I can sum it up in… Continue reading Designer Crush: Thea Colman
Laine 5
Laine 5 is here. The magazine itself is a sensory delight. It smells delicious. It feels delicious. The photography is delicious. The designs are delicious. The thing is, I’ve been poring over previous issues of Laine for the past week (in anticipation of issue 5’s release, because I’m a nerd) and what struck me most… Continue reading Laine 5
A Fancy Team Zissou Hat For Me
Did you all see that Andrea Mowry came out with a new pattern yesterday? It's a cool ribbed beanie. Did you also see that she's going to do a 4 Day KAL over Memorial Day weekend? She's encouraging knitters to cast on Friday and finish by Monday. Guess what everyone? I'm totally going to do… Continue reading A Fancy Team Zissou Hat For Me
