Kristen
Vintage Inspired Knit Apron
This knit apron has a fun and flirty quality to it. The design has a vintage influence, with an updated and modern appeal. I think that this apron would be a great gift to knit for the cooking fan in your life. Quick, easy and fun. Cook in style with a knit apron that helps … Read more
Two Color Knitting Video
When knitting with two colors, there are several options for holding your yarn to get the best tension and speed. This video does a good job of showing you how to hold one color in each hand, giving you the ability to knit without dropping one yarn to pick-up another. This approach is a combination … Read more
Chatoyant Knit Vest
This beautiful vest really has a designer flair to it. Nothing boring, or ordinary about it. But the beauty is that it’s still an easy pattern to knit. So you get to work on a project that you can whip-up as a gift, or use as an on the go project. I love the color … Read more
Lace Style Knitting Designs
If you love the look of lace, then this Lace Style book is the key to your next knitting project. Loaded with 21 knitting projects and tons of beautiful photos, this book has lace and lace inspired designs that are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day and the upcoming Spring weather.
The Knitting Book
If you’re looking for one knitting book that will be your go-to resource for questions, tutorials and instructions, then The Knitting Book by Frederica Patmore and Vicki Haffenden is a great choice. This book is referred to as the “knitting bible”. The book covers yarn, techniques, stitches and patterns. A complete collection of information that … Read more
Saddle Up With a Pretty Cowboy Cowl
This pretty knit cowl is called a Cowboy Cowl. It’s a fitting name since the design is more like a kerchief shape than a traditional cowl design. Although the pattern falls into the easy category, I think that there is enough variety in the pattern to appeal to more experienced knitters as well. I like … Read more
Tips to Increase Your Knitting Speed
Learn to Speed Knit! Do you wish that you could improve your knitting speed so that you could get more projects finished in a shorter period of time? Here’s a look at some knitting tips for improving your speed. No matter what type of knitter your are…picker, thrower, or lever knitter, having a relaxed posture … Read more