It's been ages since I've posted a finish project yet I've been knitting up a storm all winter. I'm so happy to be able to…
Category: Knitting
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Pattern Freebie: Warm Wool “Next-to-Nothings”
I'm back with a Stitchcraft freebie for you all. This pattern comes from the No. 4o edition of Stitchcraft from December 1935. Click on the…
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Top 5 of 2013
How good it feels to be sitting down at my computer, blogging again. I've had such a busy December and then I started the new…
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Completed: The Ingenue Sweater
I've been knitting up a storm this fall/winter and have completed a (very speedy sweater) called Ingenue. It's a fairly basic raglan sleeved sweater, constructed…
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Pattern Freebie: Lacy Bolero
Today's freebie pattern comes from the Bestway leaflet No. 856 - which was 'donated' to me by the lovely Anne. While there is no publication…
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Knitting for (Fair Isle) Victory
After (sadly) being too busy to participate in Rochelle's Sew for Victory this past Spring so I had to redeem myself when I discovered that…
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Pattern Freebie: Pair of Fair Isle Mittens
I am totally stoked today to start sharing with you several new knitting patterns that recently came in my possession. Out of the blue, I…
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Completed: Aqua Waves Jumper
I've been working on and off again on this jumper for 2 years now - but I'm happy to say it (was) worn quite regularly…
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Pattern Freebie: The Panelled Cardigan
Today's pattern freebie comes from a Bestway publication during the 1940s. Click on the following link to download the pattern as a pdf: Panelled Cardigan Pattern…
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Completed: A Cozy Grey Shawl
I just completed my Sugar Maple Shawl in time for the chilly autumn we're having here in Chicago. I used Malabrigo Worsted (Aran weight) in Polar…
