With the season of gift-giving upon us, I read a lot of posts from knitters who have had unsatisfying experiences in the presentation of their knitted items. Perhaps the recipient has not shown the proper amount of enthusiasm upon opening the gift or while they may have thanked the giver properly, the item is never seen again until yard [...]
During 2005 -06′, much of my time was spent designing, knitting and writing for my book Knitting Lingerie Style.
This was my first book and as such the first time I’ve had to think in terms of what kinds of things to include in a compilation of designs rather than in single, stand-alone patterns. I also learned [...]
I have a confession to make.
I really do enjoy holiday sweaters. Not the Kmart variety with tinsel and applique candy canes, but the handknit styles with reindeer and pine trees.
Many years ago, as twenty-something knitter, I received my copy of the Winter Vogue Knitting c. 1985 in the mail and lightning struck! This sweater HAD to be mine:
As [...]
