Chill out and knit away...
Relaxing knits and fascinating tidbits.
Here’s what I’ve loved in knitting this week…
created one for the weekend, use up all the yarn ends for a one-of-kind jumper, a sweet garter sweater, a cowl’s clever construction, and…
Find out about a cabled masterpiece, and a soft & squishy wonder wrap incorporating beautiful reversible motifs.
Delight in a soft rendition of a beloved Australian animal, an uncomplicated but interesting tee, and a super stylish and cozy jacket.
Channel the Arthurian legend with a colorwork beanie, eyelets elevate a simple stockinette sweater, and discover an elegant, feminine blouse.
Yes, you can use a crochet hook to pick up knitting stitches, and in many cases, it’s easier! Find out how this clever artist makes the bulkiest of knits, and a simple solution to centering the picot cast off.
An interview with a designer of timeless pieces, from childrens’ knitwear to yarns, an easy way to tidy up your ribbing, plus, you won’t believe how soft and light this handspun fiber is.
Ever heard of the joggles Italian tubular cast on? Now’s your chance to learn how it can help you in your knitting.
Discover the beauty of detailed knitted moths, the genius of the invisible repair patch, a dino yarn bomb, a great way to get an affordable unique ball of yarn, and a fun chat between a maker and her mother.
And now… onwards to your weekly What To Knit Next issue!
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👀 Last week’s top knitting inspiration: the Norma Sweater.
This week’s knitting ideas you can't miss…
Something for the weekend.
created a triangular shawl to knit within a weekend! This simple and fun design is a great beginner’s option. Or, one for a more experienced knitter to knit as you watch your favorite program/film. For more about the design, read Suzanne’s lovely behind-the-scenes post.
Planetary delights.
The Saturn Jumper is for using up leftover yarn ends (or any DK yarn you like!)
It contains all the instructions on how to achieve designer Charlie Millar’s signature crazy marbled color effect.
This chunky knit has a high collar and balloon sleeves.
Norwegian fir.
This sweet, seamless, top-down cardigan is worked in garter stitch with a simple, effective raglan which adds a lovely touch.
The suggested yarn is a DK weight (aka Light Worsted, #3, or 8 ply.)
Chill out.
’s designs have a clever construction and are beautiful to wear.This cowl, beginning with a provisional cast-on, and knitted flat, each strip is shaped with short rows. They create a flared effect and a beautiful drape over your shoulders. The slip stitch edging gives a lovely finish.
The suggested yarn is Purl Soho’s Eco-Cashmere.
It’s made from waste fibers from the production process of cashmere sweaters and yarn, plus cashmere from recycled sweaters.
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A cabled masterpiece.
This is a stunning vest using a range of cables. The open front is bordered by a garter stitch band that’s finished off with an I-cord edge.
I imagine this’d be a standout piece in your handmade wardrobe!
Now, that’s a wrap!
Soft, squishy, oversized goodness in this wrap, inspired by seamen’s gansey motifs. Knit and purls create reversible blocks of diamonds, arrows, and moss.
The textured will keep your interest and when it’ll be a firm favorite!
A favorite Aussie animal.
I’ve seen koalas in the wild and they’re so cute!
Julie from Little Cotton Rabbits is a fabulous, knitted toy designer. This cutie is just the thing for a soft and comforting friend for the little ones in your life.
Creature of the sea.
With a lovely, scooped neck and easy shape, a top-down construction, and subtle lace, the Urchin tee is a quick and uncomplicated knit.
Libby of Truly Myrtle suggests cotton/linen blends for warm weather.
Balloon and bobbles.
The Grey Sheep Bobble jacket is a cropped style with long balloon sleeves with bobbles. The Fisherman’s Rib provides a lovely texture!
Using 4 Mohair Silk yarns held together in subtle shades create a unique blend.
Fabrics of the Middle Ages in a Tam.
The effect of the motifs used in this Isoud Tam are reminiscent of Medieval fabrics. The design was inspired by La Beale Isoud in the legend of King Arthur.
Honey sweater.
The use of simple eyelets in this design caught my attention. It’s a lovely feature in a simple stockinette sweater with raglan sleeves.
It requires the use of increases and German short rows for the yoke section, but the body is knitted in the round.
Nadine, the designer, used Merino and Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive held together. It’d be a wonderful spring project!
Blousey beauty.
A gorgeous light blouse with delicate and voluminous balloon sleeves. The V-neck gives it a modern look and its elegance is in the simplicity.
They suggest a cashmere/silk blend, so it’d feel delightful close to your skin.
This week’s insider knitting inspiration…
Using a crochet hook to pick up stitches.
When I saw this, I thought it was a brilliant way to pick up stitches! I’ve always used my knitting needles, but next time, I’ll try this.
Full body chunky knits!
Anna Mo uses giant knitting needles and wool to make pieces that engulf the body! Take a look at her incredible creations.
Center your picot bindoff each time.
It’s great when knitting designers share their skills and processes to find a solution. Romi Hill found her picot bind off wasn’t giving her a centered point. She figured a way to do and shows you how in this short video.
Sustainable yarns, timeless knitwear.
Fruity Knitting has just released another informative, delightful episode!
As always, the main feature is an interview with a fascinating maker. This time, it’s Trine Bertelson, a knitwear designer and yarn maker from Denmark.
I hadn’t heard of her work before, and I love how she focuses on children's knitwear. Her designs are delightful! They mix timeless and modern elements in items perfect for colder days.
Trine also makes yarns, like the beautiful looking LAMATWEED.
As Andrea writes:
“In Episode 141 we sit down with Trine Bertelson, the Danish designer and yarn producer behind CaMaRose. Apart from designing knitting patterns for adults and children, Trine is passionate about producing environmentally friendly and ethical yarn alternatives.”
Tidy ribbing: two methods compared.
The technique Suzanne Bryan uses to tidy up ribbing has an amazing result! Take a look at the difference it makes in her tutorial.
Hand spun clouds.
Tashi from Starlight and Stitches shares how she works a batt on a Drum Card and her process for hand spun yarn.
It’s extraordinary how much volume and lightness she gets!
Italian tubular cast on with a jogless join in the round.
This neat jogless connection in a circle for a ribbed casting on is great for hand knitting hats, sweaters, sleeves and top down knitting.
Irina Revo shows you how to do an Italian Tubular Cast on with her jogless join and it creates a beautiful edge for your project.
A beautiful, unusual artistic focus.
Moths, surprisingly, are such beautiful creatures!
They have gorgeous colors and markings. Max Alexander’s moths, knitted in painstaking detail, are something to behold.
Use the apply-as-you-go knitted patch.
This is an excellent way to create a knitted patch to cover a hole.
It creates a nearly invisible patch and looks so good! The beauty about knitting is you can mend it and give your piece new life.
Meter monster.
A bit of fun yarn bombing with a dinosaur theme spotted on this Parking Meter!
Save your $$$… get a unique ball of yarn!
Engineering Knits steps you through her method for unraveling yarn from a thrifted sweater and then reusing it. A unique, and super useful skill!
A knit and chat with friends.
I found this chat between daughter Toni Lipsey from TL Yarn Crafts and her mum such fun! They discuss her followers’ knitting and crocheting “hot takes”.
Hope this issue has inspired your next knitting project!
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