knittedyarns Knitted Gifts-Spreading the Love
Many of my knitting friends are always making items that are presents for their friends, family and charity. It seems to be a way to offer their love and support. Therefore when my friend Amanda invited me to join her for her annual Webs Tent Sale pilgrimage, I wanted to make her something special to show […]
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 Rowan International Membership
Friends passed along a great tip which I’m sharing with all of you Rowan lovers out there. Rowan offers an International Membership for 25 UK pounds (given the current exchange rates is about US $35.00!). This membership gives you two copies of their semi-annual magazine which is more of a book than a magazine […]
knittedyarns C is for Cotton
C is for cotton, a wonderful fiber for knitting. (While an ABC along should only have one entry per letter I couldn’t resist.) For me, knitting with cotton symbolizes the beginning of summer and the rich vibrant colors that accompany it. Like any fiber, cotton has its pros and cons. From my perspective, they […]
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 […]
knittedyarns Cross Your Heart Sweater
As part of my vacation knitting, I am knitting what I call the Cross Your Heart Sweater. It’s my adaption of a design element in a Rowan pattern. The main design element of this sweater is the 180 degree twist of the knitted rectangle for the sweater front. I liked the twist and how it created more femine shaping. The twist meant […]