Rustic by Marie Wallin. I’ve not been a big fan of spring and summer knits, usually bypassing these issues of knitwear magazines (yes, even my beloved Rowan). But suddenly, suddenly it all makes sense: the drape of cotton, the nubbly handmade look of silk noile, the lacy but casual pattern. Apparently, for once, I’m with [...]
I love legwarmers, though it’s a look I’ve not successfully pulled off in the past. In fact, my very first attempt at knitwear design was a pair of button-up leg warmers. It was a good attempt, with nice Rowan Felted Tweed, but not a complete success: the buttons were ugly and not super functional (think [...]
Ok, it’s not that cold here yet. But I’m ready. Last winter, ears cold, I had the shocking revelation that I only have one toque/beanie/winter hat. It’s a ratty old crocheted thing that I bought in the university SUB about, oh, five years ago. I’m almost embarrassed to write this. For all my knitting, I’ve never managed [...]
I learned to crochet! Lindsay showed me how. We made vase holders from an old Rowan magazine. This one’s one round too tall, but you get the idea – now I need a house with a porch so I can hang them for summer dinner parties. I enjoyed some time off in the Okanagan this [...]
I haven’t been knitting at all, as I lay low after a dramatic start to the summer. So I know this is a bit of a cop-out, but I’d like to show you some designs that just might jump-start my knitting mojo. The last time I bought a Rowan magazine, I was a bit disappointed [...]