Love the look of multi-colored knits but hate knitting stranded colorwork? Me. Too. I enjoy stranded colorwork for about five minutes before my yarn starts tangling, and I can never keep the tension right as I carry the yarn across the back of the work. Is the solution to stick to solid colors, variegated yarn, […]
US Size 9
Trellis Hat
Do you ever get bored with your knitting? That’s where I’ve been for the past few months. I have a couple of long-running projects that aren’t sparking my interest or joy at the moment. I also have yarn that I’m itching to use, but I can’t settle on a new project worth spending that kind […]
Choose Your Own Adventure Cowl
I had different plans for this yarn, but I second-guessed the yardage needed for that project and decided to make something else with it. A warm, comfy cowl is always a good idea, and this definitely fits the bill. I’ve been wearing it for the past couple of weeks as I wait for spring weather, […]
Braided Baby Blanket
My newest nephew was born in November, so of course this summer I dropped everything to make a blanket for him. I wanted it to be simple and warm and—always my most important factor—machine washable. I used Loops and Threads Impeccable, one of my favorite basic worsted weight acrylic yarns, because it’s soft, easy care, […]
