Joining In
In the last issue (Summer 2017), I gave a photo step-by-step of two methods of joining yarn. The butt join is one that’s very commonly used, and the magic knot is one I included as an example – it’s not … Continued
Trellis Dreams Wrap
I had fallen in love with the sparkles on the Rozetti Cotton Gold yarn and immediately imagined a simple wrap to knit up on a whim. There’s nothing difficult to this pattern which makes it ideal for taking it with … Continued
The Shooting Star Wrap
Shooting Star is a fun little decorative scarf that you can throw on to add a little bling to an outfit. The tail of the shooting star is knitted with some sections done only in the sequined carry along, giving … Continued
The Eggli Vest
I was inspired to design the Eggli Vest by the mountain in Switzerland of the same name. Eggli is in the Bernese Oberland in Gstaad. As a child I would ski down this mountain so many times. Then as a … Continued
Summer Fun Swing Tank
A very comfortable summer top to knit and to wear! Wear it over shorts, a short skirt or with a slim belt as an fashion accent. Knit up using Red Heart’s Soft Touch yarn, always soft and comfortable. Read more … Continued
Joining In
Every knitter, at some point, will need to join in another length of yarn. There are many ways of achieving this, and over the next two Knit Together articles, I’m going to list a few and give pros and cons … Continued
Victorian Camisole
Canada’s 150th birthday calls for something both Victorian and modern, in red and white, of course. Victorian camisoles were undergarments, but modern ones are outerwear. This camisole has some interior shaping to give it a ‘close to the body’ fit … Continued
Double Horseshoe Wedding Shawl
In Great Britain, and some areas of North America, a horseshoe is considered a symbol of good luck. An ornately decorated, fabric horseshoe is often given to a bride to carry down the aisle at her wedding. This symbol inspired … Continued
Celebration Tulip Cowl
To honour Canada’s 150th birthday, a special maple leaf-inspired tulip was unveiled in Ottawa May 2016, which in turn inspired many Canadian last fall to plant these special bulbs to join the celebration. Although I’ve only seen the Maple Leaf … Continued