Knitting with beads is a simple way to add shine and texture for more glamorous accessories. Test the beads to ensure that washing won’t damage them before adding them to the yarn. Stringing larger beads is not difficult although there is minor wear on the yarn as beads are slid into position. Slide the beads […]
This is a very portable project since it’s small and easy. No decreases are done at the top of the hat so no pattern is needed to mark off those rows. Once the ribbed cuff is done, simply knit to the desired length. Using a ponytail circle at the top eliminates the need to make […]
The Snowflakes and Evergreens Cardigan is a Fair Isle cardigan with winter elements which will quickly become a favourite during the cold winter months. The large shawl collar can be turned up against a windy day and the sleeves are generously sized to allow for layering. This design is knitted circularly whenever possible, using steeks […]
For this scarf, the motif is stacked, but it can be varied: put the motif in different locations; use graph paper and chart out the motif in a pattern that appeals to you. Read more in our Festive 2011 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Cynthia MacDougall www.CGKnitters.ca blog: cgknitters.ca/blog/ ravelry name: macknitnow
Raised in rural Cornwall in south western England until the age of 14, Marie always had a strong affinity for both the outdoors and for crafts of all kinds. She is a textile artist inspired by the forests, lakes and granite shield of Canada, and also the need to keep warm during our extreme winters. […]
Do you know circular sock knitting machines were manufactured on Davenport Road in Toronto, and also in Georgetown and Montreal in the early 1900s? Can you make a pair of socks in just over one hour? Let me share with you my journey of knitting socks and more on these wonderful antique machines. Being a […]
Knit Together with Cynthia MacDougall I am a knitter, so the primary question for me is “Why do you love to knit?” Before I can answer that, I also have to frame that question around “Why do you love to sew, quilt, cross stitch, embroider, spin, and weave?” Once framed, my first answer is portability. […]
When asked what inspired this shrug, I chuckled before answering, wondering about the reaction I was going to get. I’m Swiss and everyone is familiar with Swiss cheese. I thought it would be humorous to design a shrug that mimicked Swiss cheese. As a designer, it’s liberating to express the funny side of life now […]
One of the treasures of the fall season is snuggling up with a cosy blanket knitted by you. Read more in our Fall 2016 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Nancy J. Thomas www.redheart.com
When leaves start falling in autumn, you’ll need a hat. If the wind is blowing you can pull this one down right over your ears. The brim is lined for extra warmth; the lining also covers the long floats that occur in the charted section. Two yarns are used in knitting this hat, Universal Yarns […]