knittedyarns G is for Green
G can stand for a lot of things when it comes to knitting. When I recently took an honest (really!) accounting of the contents of my stash, that G stood for green (and I am not talking about the money invested in my stash either!) As a Manhattanite, black is my favorite color. Like most […]
knittedyarns D is for Decreases
D is for decreases which are critical to shaping knitted pieces and lace. But D is also for daffodils which have opened their faces to the sun along the border of Bryant Park in New York City. It’s a wonderful sign that spring is here (even if it doesn’t feel that way!) Even more […]
knittedyarns Lace Collar – Free One Ball Knitting Pattern
To coordinate with the grey mohair lace cuffs, I decided to make a lace collar. Using the cuffs as a measuring guide, I determined that the collar was just under three times the size of a cuff. I realized that this collar makes a great one skien wonder. It’s a quick knit […]
knittedyarns The Point About Cuffs-Lace edging modified
To sex up the Thermal Scoop Neck Pullover, I decided to add removable lace cuffs. I took my inspiration from Vicki Square’s The Point About Cuffs in Lace Style. Vicki Square’s pattern is meant to be worn under a blazer. When I checked on Ravelry, there were a mere 13 photos and most knitters […]
knittedyarns Spring 2009 Knitty
The Spring Issue of Knitty is available. This issue has two patterns that I’m looking forward to trying (although it may take me a bit until I’m willing to add them to my growing queue and WIPs). They are the Aeolian Shawl which looks amazing and Decimal which is a sweater that combines two different […]
knittedyarns Starry Gift – Free Knitting Pattern
Classic Elite’s newsletter contains free knitting patterns. This week’s pattern is a keeper. It’s a star shaped washcloth. It’s a useful project for those leftover balls of cotton and linen (if you don’t have any of Classic Elite’s Provence). This washcloth makes a great Christmas tree decoration that doesn’t sit in your basement most […]
knittedyarns Baby Kimono and Warshrag on Fire Island Beach
We were lucky to sneak in a couple of days on Fire Island after our honeymoon. Fire Island is a shelter island off the southern shore of Long Island which is like a piece of heaven on earth (although nothing like the Cook Islands!) While my husband wind surfed, I knitted on the beach. In […]