Something I seldom do–I have removed my knitter/designer/historian hat and donned my American Sheep Industry Certified Wool Classer and consumer educator hat. —Ava Coleman WOOL BANKING, in one form or another, has been in existence for centuries. What many knitters perhaps fail to realize is that wool is a farm commodity. Just like corn, wheat […]
This is the first book I’ve written where I’ve gotten to include a few of my own illustrations. You’ll find these in the “A Knitted Peace” story. They are digital images. But I am hoping one day to include my hand-drawn sketches and illustrations in future books. I started using sketching and doodling as part […]
Sometimes knitting patterns really are just that simple. Materials: 2 hanks Sunlight Knitting Worsted. Cast on 50 stitches. This should measure about 10″ in width. Knit plain until 58 inches. For more WW2 patterns that are, admittedly, more complicated as well as more interesting than this one, check out Stories In Stitches 3. Pre-sales are […]
What do military helmets have to do with knitting, travel, and catching snowflakes on your tongue? Find out in Stories In Stitches 3. I don’t believe that the universe conspires to help you when you make up your mind to do something. I don’t believe that coincidences have any meaning. I don’t believe in signs […]
DON’TS FOR THE KNITTERS OF SOCKS, courtesy of SUNLIGHT YARNS 1. Don’t cast on tightly. An otherwisle well-knitted sock may become useless by a tight cord at the top. 2. Don’t knot your wool. Join it by splicinmg the ends or leave 2-3 inches on each end and darn back carefully. A man may not […]
A guest post by Rohn Strong Toy knitting is a tried and true tradition most knitters have experienced at least once in their career. I adore knitting toys. Ok, not really. The knitting can be fiddly. I mean, who wants to knit eight stitches in the round on double pointed needles for 12 inches just […]
In Stories In Stitches 3, there are three pairs of socks, each made with a different type of colorwork: 1. The Dancing Stitches Socks are made with traditional stranded colorwork 2. The Flying Fish Knee High Socks are made with intarsia in the round 3. The Hiroshima Peace Socks are made with double knitting I’m not a […]
What does Socks that Rock yarn have in common with flying fish and Marc Chagall paintings? I combined all three influences into one pair of socks. I think this is the most interesting and unusual project I’ve ever designed. While the socks themselves have interesting shaping and a fun heel, it’s the sources of inspiration […]
This is based on one of my first articles for Piecework magazine. I thought about putting it into Stories In Stitches 3, but decided to keep my stories focused on my own family history. But this story is too amazing not to share again, so here it is. Knitting with Pot Handles Isn’t for Sissies Add […]
Which socks do you want to do for our next KAL? Post your vote in this thread!