As we discussed in episode 17 of the podcast this week, yarn categories are not entirely straightforward. Yarn size is more a matter of a continuum than discrete categories. Ravelry user Crochetknitmama wondered if we could provide some examples of…
new pattern: Step Gable Brioche Cowl
$5 CAD Brioche has an amazing squishable loveliness and this new pattern plays a bit with brioche by adding texture. Nancy Marchant has been developing a new set of stitches based on brioche but multi-coloured and textured. The Step Gable Tuck…
Episode 17: The Yarn Continuum
What’s New? Beet Juice and snowy streets Patterns: Step Gable Brioche Cowl out now! Worsted weight, 2 colours, 2 sizes, a modified brioche stitch that produces a checkerboard on one side and a more speckled side Thundersnow ready for testing:…
Winding Party
Do you ever throw a winding party? Grab a collection of yarn, settle in with your favourite video podcast, and get the colours flying on your swift? So, so satisfying. These three beauties are part of a collaboration with Hilori’s…
Episode 16: Wearing a Wearable Blanket
What’s New in Life? Katie: Eshakti clothes Terrarium building workshop Sarah: Big anniversary! (20 years of motherhood) KALs Wearable Blanket KAL 21 FOs already in the thread Instagram hashtag giveaway winner: karenflinchum Link to her post, wins pattern of choice from Jennifer…
Confession Time
I’m hoping most of you didn’t notice it and that you’ve not been waiting impatiently, but I failed completely to get the mitred blanket pattern and tutorial series up during February. Two things contributed: 1) February was far busier than…