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Gradient self-striping yarns can be so fun to knit with – they gradually shift from one color to the next, creating a beautiful affect. I recently used a yarn like this for…
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At the end of last year I snuck in one more pattern update! With over 100 patterns in my collection that span over the last 12-15 years, I’ve been slowly revisiting many…
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Almost 5 years ago I published Layla, a layering-style cardi/vest knit seamlessly and using worsted-weight yarn. It featured 2-color, 1-row stripes, created by working a particular technique where you work 2 right-side…
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I’ve shared so many tips, tricks, tutorials and project inspiration on this blog throughout my 15 years as a knitting designer. But I realized I have never talked about one of the…