Brooklyn Tweed Winter 2018… and then some It’s taken me a while to get around to talking about the new collection of patterns that was just released from Brooklyn Tweed in January. I’m usually waiting in anticipation of these collections and bursting at the seams, ready to talk about favorites… and I was! I was… Continue reading Brooklyn Tweed Winter 2018… and then some
Category: Project Ideas
Projects for Cat People
Projects for Cat People It’s true that we live in a dog loving community. Well beyond Summit’s borders, residents of this area will go to all lengths for their dogs. I get it - I am a dog lover and I am so grateful for my dog’s unconditional love and devotion. Through and through, I… Continue reading Projects for Cat People
Your First Sweater: Seamless Edition
Your First Sweater: Seamless Edition Last week’s blog discussed potential sweaters to knit up as your first sweater. As previously mentioned, I decided to break up this topic into two sections, to cover seamed and seamless construction. Each method has its benefits, and each will require that you learn some new skills. Last week I… Continue reading Your First Sweater: Seamless Edition
Your First Sweater – Seamed Sweaters
For Your First Sweater - Seamed Sweaters A question I hear almost daily at Wool & Grace is “What do you suggest as my first sweater project?” Unfortunately, this question isn’t that easy. The biggest question I consider when I hear this question is whether I think this knitter would do better with seamless or… Continue reading Your First Sweater – Seamed Sweaters
Know Yokes
Know Yokes This month’s Vogue Knitting is centered around patterned yoke sweaters. Understandably so, as this look is huge this cold weather season, with designers like Stella McCartney, Vince and Tory Burch bringing these looks to market with a lot of success. There are instructional articles in this issue which discuss how to get a… Continue reading Know Yokes
