Wednesday, January 31, 2018

New Cast On Video - Twisted Loop



Twisted Loop Cast On creates a very flexible cast on edge.  Use it for top down socks, necklines or anywhere you need stretch.  Also, since you're working from the ball yarn to form the stitches on the needle, there is no worry about running out of yarn before you have all of the stitches you need cast on!


Monday, November 28, 2016

Tilbrook Crescent Shawl - New Pattern


My new shawl pattern, Tilbrook, is now available.  

You can get this as a kit, or just the pattern.

This is for an advanced knitter; it uses 2 skeins of my Merino Dream fingering weight yarn and beads!  There are two different kinds of lace separated by a lateral braid, then easy short row shaping for the body.

The kit comes with yarn, beads, a pack of SOAK, digital pattern, plus a special discount.

Here is more info, or you can hop over to the shop to check out the details:

You should feel comfortable with the following techniques/stitches:
  • Short rows
  • Working with beads
  • Cast on at beginning of the row
  • knit/purl, k2tog, k3tog, yarn over, ssk, slipped stitches, psso, knit back loop
    You will need:
    • US Size 6 36" or longer circular needle
    • 7 oz (200 gr) / 980 yds (896 m) of fingering weight yarn (2 skeins Merino Dream)
    • Yarn needle for weaving in ends.
    • 236 Size 6 beads
    • No. 8 (0.90 mm) steel crochet hook for placing beads