Imagine a row of these little stockings hanging on a tiny mantel at the North Pole! Sock knitters will enjoy these tiny socks; they use up scraps of sock yarn and are the perfect size to hang on the tree. They can double as mementos of sock projects throughout the year or as a game […]
This little snowflake was designed to be an easy introduction to knitting with crochet cotton. For the cost of a ball of department store crochet cotton, such as South Maid, an entire knitting group can have a knit along and make an ornament for each member of the group. Read more in our Festive 2013 […]
Knit Together with Cynthia MacDougall The holidays are a bustling time – there are all the preparations for shopping, meals, and decorating, plus, at times, the logistics of getting family members back home, and having the house ready to receive them. Researchers have said that we can be happier if we simplify our lives, but […]
This is a seamless heart that doesn’t require any sewing at all. You can use it as a simple pin cushion or to express your love, friendship, compassion or memory. Add a little something to make it extra special for that special someone! Wholeheartedly. Read more in our Festive 2013 issue. Designed by Olha Khaperska […]
The name for this jacket is derived from the rice stitch used for the body. Seed stitch makes a good complement for the bands, which are worked as the body is made using intarsia technique. The bands can be made in the same yarn as the body, but contrasting bands make good use of the […]
Knit Together with Cynthia MacDougall Fall is a season full of sumptuous colours and texture. The landscape turns into a palette of deep, rich colours, due in part to the change of light caused by the sun’s aspect in the sky. We also get the textural sensations of crisp morning air, heavy, damp dew, and […]
In 1990 the Voyager I spacecraft, at the end of its primary mission and 6 billion km from Earth, was turned to point backwards and take pictures of the solar system. One of these photos included the Earth as a tiny pale blue dot. Carl Sagan subsequently used the photograph’s name as part of the […]
I knew I wanted to create something sea-shell inspired from the brilliant sea blue colour of the Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock Yarn. I also knew that the lace rib stitch would be the perfect match for it too. This stitch is attractive, clever but simple to work, and fits well and stays up on […]