Sock 1 Problem, Sock 2 Solved! What do you do when your refrigerator is crowded with little dishes of leftovers? Make a hearty stew for supper. What do you do when your yarn basket is overflowing with little balls of leftover wool? Knit socks. Problem solved! I knit these socks with a variety of leftovers […]
The waves of the ocean remind me of a stitch pattern knitters know, Feather and Fan. The gentle breeze on the face, So tranquil and peaceful. Memories of the past, Moments of the future, Let’s embrace some styles from the past. I remember pictures of ladies in convertible cars with light scarves that fluttered over […]
Sometimes a garment you knitted many years past is no longer useful. Maybe it’s now too big or too small, or a very dated style as in ‘1980s shoulder pads?’. Or, just a little too worn out. For whatever reason, we can be reluctant to let go of something we made and of which we […]
Have you ever wanted to learn to dye your own wool? It turns out that a simple walk through your own backyard garden or along a local trail could yield a wide range of natural colours for your crafting needs. And you may find that you could spend a lifetime exploring all the colour possibilities […]
An easy-to-knit scarflette is the perfect rainy-day project. It can be easily started and finished in an afternoon. Cosy up on the couch, put on a favourite movie and by the time the credits roll, you will have a beautiful wardrobe accessory. The silk is soft to wear and its insulating properties will keep you […]
Each mitt is knit as a square from one corner to the opposite corner, with reverse stockinette stitch surrounding an embossed leaf in the lower half of the unit, a row of eyelets through the middle, and alternating stockinettestitch and reverse stockinette stitch ribbing above. The garter stitch rows feature a yarn over increase at […]
Shawls come in different shapes, some cover more others less. Some shawls, like this crescent shawl are perfect to wear even as a scarf. And on a rainy day, it keeps the shoulders warm. It’s perfect for office wear too all year round especially if your desk is just below an air vent? Knit up […]
KnitswissYarns is like rainbow and a treasure. You have probably noticed over the past several issues that I strive to be unique in the patterns I create for A Needle Pulling Thread. It is an immense pleasure and fun to design using my luxurious handdyed yarns. In the Mood Tunic is no exception and is […]
I named this pair of socks, ‘Colourwash’ because they remind me of watercolour paintings. They feature a heart motif and an afterthought heel. This heel allows uninterrupted patterning around the foot which is why I have used it again even though my favourite heel is the standard heel flap and gusset.These socks make the perfect […]
When I was young my mother uses to add rick rack trim to everything, dresses, skirts and curtains. This pattern reminds me of those zigzags! Children grow up so quickly, it’s handy to have a quick pattern to knit up. I used Red Heart Gumdrop yarn, a plush and soft acrylic perfect for children. Gumdrop […]