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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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, … Continued
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. … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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. … Continued