This is a very clever summer cover-up! It’s designed with a sideways knit yoke and mesh sleeves and body. The knitting starts with the yoke, then stitches are picked up and the rest is knit downwards. Why not knit a coordinating pair of seashell earrings to match? Read more in our Summer 2014 issue. Designed […]
Traditional Belarusan geometrical patterns link present-day stitchers to an ancestral past to which they feel a great connection. Used primarily in woven coverlets, these patterns are an essential piece of Belarusan history. Even more precious to me are my great-grandmother’s sketches that she charted in pencil which she then adapted to her weaving. As I […]
What better way to celebrate summer than with colourful flowers! Stitch these flowers on your favourite piece of linen or evenweave to become a sensational tablecloth. This is the fourth of the seasonal table toppers designed for ANPTmag by Joanne Gatenby. Read more in our Summer 2013 issue. Designed by Joanne Gatenby www.xs-and-ohs.com [email protected] model […]
The second in a series of 4 seasonal santas, Summer Santa is resting up. Shhhhh. Read more in our Summer 2013 issue. Designed by Maria E. Gollek www.marnicdesigns.com Aspiring to inspire before I expire
mix a cuff cocktail Pour together a few hours, beads, beading needle, and elastic cord, and mix … voilà! A cuff cocktail. Change up the bead mix and lace pattern in this cocktail for a variety of different looks. Read more in our Summer 2013 issue. Designed by Brenda Franklin www.bfdesigns.on.ca
Fun with Shaped Scrubby Stuffies The absolute best thing about knitting your own stuffedscrubbies are the fun shapes you can do. All the store bought scrub pads are usually round, let’s be honest, we are knitters and that round scrubber is boring! Let’s get onto some exciting shapes, like heart and star stuffies with Scrubby […]
Stitch Along Sunday – May 2015 Week 4 | Quilts By Jen Hey Everyone, welcome back to Stitch Along Sunday. Here it almost the end of the month and today I am ready to do some stitching. The complete rules for this week can be found on Ruth’s blog – Week 4 Rules. And while […]
Santa works behind the scenes all year long, but it’s in the fall that he buckles down on his list! You better watch out, you better not cry, ‘cause Santa is making his list and checking it twice. Oh yeah! Santa Claus is coming to town. Read more in our Summer 2014 issue. Designed by […]