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How I’d love to travel to Peru to explore the fiber arts and textiles they create…
I agree the speckled baby alpaca yarn in those joyful oranges and yellows were just the thing for a baby blanket!
asked the question, “What knitting patterns have you made more than once?Knitters have filled the comments with valuable recommendations for knitting patterns they’ve repeated! It led me to explore some mentioned.
Coloring Page — Fall Leaves Fun
My youngest son has created the most adorable Fall-inspired coloring page featuring a cute little sheep enjoying the season and all those yummy treats!
Click the button below to download it so you can print it out and color it in. I’d love to see your finished piece.
Featured Article — Knit Stitches: 66 Recommended Stitch Designs
“Learning different knitting stitches is such fun! As a beginner, you start with the basic knit and purl stitches. Then you can advance to many beautiful knit stitches. Here are the most popular knit stitch patterns and how to do them.”
Useful Tip — Fixes For Uneven Purl Stitches
“If your purl stitches are too loose, try using a smaller needle for the return rows as you knit back and forth. This can even out your stitch tension.
If you have an interchangeable knitting needle set, you can use a smaller size needle tip on one end for the purl rows, and a larger size (the size recommended in the pattern) for the other.”
— Excerpt from the Knitting Habits Success Manual
Worth A Read — Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag Of Tricks
“A fabulous resource full of tips and tricks with beautiful illustrations explaining each step.”
— Sourced from my recommended books for your knitting library.
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Knitting Designs You Can't Miss…
A shawl for fall that embraces simplicity and elegance, wrap yourself up in a cozy chunky cardy.
Echoing one of my favorite character’s feisty spirit from “Little Women” with a hooded shawl, and evoke knitting by the hearth in a cowl.
Beyond The Velvet Rope You’ll Find
Knitting Designs You Can't Miss…
Flowy Loveliness in a pullover, delight in delicate sock designs, textured stitches for a cozy beanie. The dip stitch used to beautiful effect in a sweater, the amazing colors of the Rockies in a blanket design.
A delightfully thick & warm seed stitch & leafy lace sweater. Whirls of color in every row in a ribbed cowl and a luscious, long duster coat.
Insider Knitting Inspiration…
Grafting made gorgeous, decode knitting patterns like a Pro, elevate your sock knitting game with expert insights and creativity unleashed at the Post Box!
Master the art of Provisional Cast-Ons with ease, elevate your stitches with the TBL technique!
Stitch markers as cable needle alternatives, create cozy comfort with the Tile stitch and wouldn’t it be amazing if our projects could be finished this quickly?
Garter Tabs: a little magic in your shawl knitting, the intricate two color Thorn stitch and master the elegance of double yarnovers.
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Knitting Designs You Can't Miss…
The Crispness Of Fall In A Shawl
's Autumnity Shawl speaks to my love of projects with flair. Its design highlights garter stitch and a delicate lace border.
Comfort & Style
If you're looking for a cardigan with style and comfort, this chunky buttoned cardigan is just the thing! The simplicity of its lines makes it perfect for any day.
Recommended needles are US 11 (8mm), and the suggested yarn Drops Lima (65% Peruvian Highland Wool & 35% Alpaca) held double.
Echoing Jo's Spirit In Every Stitch
The Jo's Pride Hooded Shawl by Sivia Harding caught my eye for its personal inspiration by the designer drawn from Little Women by Louisa Alcott May.
Combining fingering weight hand dyed yarns, this project uses US 5 (3.75 mm) needles to achieve an intricate lace and beaded effect.
It would be gorgeous in this Teal Feather colorway from Malabrigo yarns.
Harvest Pumpkin Whimsy
Fall in love with the Harvest Pumpkin Tea Cosy by Suzy from TeaCosyFolk. The wrapped rib technique is used to mimic a pumpkin's ridges, and the added mice bring a whimsical touch. This pattern is perfect for trying short rows.
Suzy has also just released her new TeasCosyFolk’s 2025 calendar with fun and fabulous designs to create each month. Take a look here.
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