Scrap Happy
I love working with scraps. There’s little doubt that my textile life began by working with someone else’s scraps. That grey yarn from which I made my first knitted sample likely came from leftovers of a pair of worksocks my … Continued
Something from (Almost) Nothing
When you’ve been a knitter for a while, you usually develop a stash of leftover yarns; half a ball of this, a few dozen meters of that – too much to throw away, but not enough for a new project. … Continued
Take-a-Long Blue Tote
One of the characteristics of crochet is the ability to form a tight weave in a myriad of decorative stitches, which are useful when making practical items such as totes and bags of all kinds. Read more in our Spring … Continued
Friendship Blanket Shrug
I believe the Friendship Blanket Shrug is the perfect name for this knit project. It was born from left over sock yarn I had in my stash and the very many bits and pieces of left over sock yarns received … Continued
The Tools of a Knitter’s Trade
We’ve all heard the phrase, “use the right tool for the job. ”What are the right tools for knitters? The shortest answer to that question is, “The ones that work best for the knitter.” Not all knitting tools are created … Continued
Spring Blooms Necklace
Bring a little early spring into your life with this cheerful necklace. Or if you don’t want a necklace, make one or two daffodils and a few leaves and assemble them as a pin or brooch. Or make many daffodils … Continued
Berner Oberland Cabled Pullover
Growing up in Switzerland, my parents took me and my brother skiing every winter in the region of Berner Oberland. It was so easy to go skiing as the slopes were so very close to home – I miss those … Continued
Keeping it COZY
Winter. The thermometer drops, and we look for ways to get cozy. We seek out slippers, and sweaters, and hats, and mitts. Knitters have an edge in that department. There are three basic elements that contribute to a sense of … Continued
In the loop
Woolstock, the Woodstock Fleece Festival, is the little event that grew. This year, the venue occupied three buildings of the Woodstock (Ontario) Fairgrounds. The vendor’s hall had everything a fibre artist could want, from antique spinning wheels to hand-dyed yarn. … Continued
My Little Girl’s Fair Isle Tunic
A fairly quick knit, considering there’s Fair Isle and Intarsia techniques to create this sweet tunic. Perfect for winter weather, it has bright contrast for that extra burst of colour. Read more in our Winter 2016 issue. Download the PDF … Continued