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Just for the Chicken Lady
I have a friend who is wild, and I mean “wild” about her chickens. Having decided some time ago to design her a special pillow, I finally came to the conclusion that only a “chicken” would do. Now,...
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New Felted Slippers
Since I got into the “slipper mode” a few weeks ago, I have been playing around with ideas to warm my cold feet. The howling winds outside and the snow covering the ground, are constant reminded to...
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Knitted Intarsia 3-D Butterfly
Having just finished my Daisy and Butterfly pillow top, I thought it would be the proper time to upload the tutorial for the 3D butterfly. I can just see it being used on a knitted purse or hat, maybe...
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Equine Sunset
In the middle of trying to purchase and move into a new home, I have been working on a pillow design for my “horse loving ” grand-daughter’s birthday. I just finished the top last night, and finally...
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Yarn Over or Yarn Around Needle?
One of my discoveries in dealing with the “yarn over” issue is the uneven holes that are created by the traditional method. If you are working in a lace pattern, it is not hard to see that the YO...
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Re-positioning Needles II
This is actually post script to my last post as I realized that it might be advantageous for me to share my” re-arranging the needles” ritual. 1) Leave yarns lying between the needles. 2) Pull right...
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Double Knitting with Yarns in One Hand
While double knitting the toe and heel on my Nordic Rose stockings, I decided to try holding the yarns in one hand. Why? Because, all methods so far, have always yielded an occasional uneven stitch....
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Keeping the Yarns in Order
In my last post I illustrated in photos my understanding of one-handed double knitting- meaning carrying both yarns in one hand. That say, today I wanted to share with you what other little gem I...
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Knitted Cake Pan Jacket
Well- I promised I would work on this, so here it is. I used cotton yarn(Peaches and Cream), and 1 inch elastic (non-roll). I also opted for a variegated MC (main color) and used a solid black for my...
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Knitting in Beads for Bobbles/ Nubbs
I recently finish a lace curtain set I made for my bathroom. I used Curio from Knitpicks for my yarn. It is truly a luxury crochet weight (lace)with a softness and sheen that is very lovely. Below...
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