Used as a provisional cast on for shawls and other projects. Makes a very smooth beginning and keeps stitches live. You can start working them on the first row or after making a decision at the end of the project ( for example for ending a different edging on a hem or a sleeve). I […]
Blog tour for Alla Koval
July 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Hi all, This is a quick note to let you know that I partake in the blog tour for a designer Alla Koval. My part is to post her interview with The Designer’s Studio. So, please go to the interview page to read it. Make sure that you also go to my Ravelry group to […]
Lithuanian Knitting
May 21, 2015 by 1 Comment
This unique and well-written book on history and techniques of Lithuanian Knitting comes from a very deeply rooted interest in the author’s hearts. Donna Druchunas and June Hall are taking us on a tour of one of the Baltic countries that is rich in textile traditions and many other crafts. Their main focus is on […]
wrapped in color: 30 shawls to knit
May 16, 2015 by 11 Comments
Koigu Wool Designs company makes some of the best-loved yarns by knitters around the world. This company has a very unique method of lovingly handpainting their gorgeous colorways onto high-quality merino wool as well as other fibers. This book by Maie and Taiu Landra is newly published by Sixth & Spring Publishing. It offers 30 original patterns […]
