Welcome to Thoughtful Soles Series by Lorraine Thompson, a zany collection of knitted sock patterns to tickle your funny bone every time you wear them. Wiggle Room is the second sock pattern in this series. You can get the first sock pattern, Dark Mushrooms, featured in ANPTmag Issue 46. Read more in our Issue 47. […]
What is it about knitting that feeds your soul? Is it the hypnotic rhythm of the yarn wrapping around the needle, forming each stitch? Is it the process of creating something from thin air or from a completely different form? Is it the simple pleasure that can come from “doodling with yarn?”. I’m an avid […]
Over the last two issues, I have covered five ways to join yarns. In the first article, one of the joins I described was definitely not “grandma approved.” Grandma, who passed away in 1987, really had just two yarn joins in her repertoire – the butt join, described in the Summer 2017 issue and the […]
Knit up in Red Heart Baby Hugs yarn, this is a comfortable tunic for young girls. It can be dressed up or down! You'll say, 'my darling, indeed!' Read more in our Issue 46. Designed by Jodi Lewanda redheart.com
These fingerless gloves are knit in the bright colours of tropical lovebirds, sure to give you a warm glow as you wear them. The lower and upper edges are knit in simple feather stitch patterns, with a row of hearts just around the base of the fingers. Of course, if you would prefer a bird […]
Allegra Sunset is a memory I have of my first cruise I was on from Basel to Amsterdam with my mom and friends just this past September. We enjoyed a wonderful time on the Cruise Ship Excellence Allegra and the many memories of enjoying the beautiful sunset on the Rhine River. You’ll notice, the Allegra […]
I’ve been knitting now for over 30 years and received my Knitting Accreditation Level 2 through the Canadian Guild of Knitters. I’m very thrilled to have my witty socks published in my Thoughtful Soles Series. I had a lot of fun designing this collection of socks over the years, applying a sense of humour to […]
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 one I would use or recommend. In this issue, my photo-torial continues with three more […]
Afghans are popular any time of the year. Here’s one that’s perfect for throwing over the legs as the cooler weather comes in waves. Read more in our Issue 45. Download the FREE PDF pattern now. Designed by Nancy J. Thomas www.redheart.com
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 you anywhere you need to go. It’s quick to make, but the beauty in it […]