The Flax of Egypt 3
The Flax of Egypt

For most of my life I have been afraid of mummies. When I was five..... Read More?

08
Jan
Pi Shawl Shaping 5
Pi Shawl Shaping

How does pi shawl shaping work? The geometry of pi shawls is only possible because..... Read More?

04
Dec
A rabbit that herds sheep 10
A rabbit that herds sheep

A clip of the five-year-old Swedish pet rabbit in action has had more than 700,000..... Read More?

07
Nov
Free Pattern: Did Lace Knitting Originate in Spain? 11
Free Pattern: Did Lace Knitting Originate in Spain?

Here’s one of my past Knitty articles. I love this pattern. I think my mom..... Read More?

08
Mar
Organic Wool 13
Organic Wool

Have You Any Organic Wool? by Donna Druchunas (Email me) (Sources for eco-friendly fleeces and..... Read More?

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31
Jan
Free Pattern: Gail's Easy Cable Scarf 14
Free Pattern: Gail’s Easy Cable Scarf

Free Matching Hat Pattern Here’s an easy cable scarf to match last month’s hat. Both are..... Read More?

31
Jan
Lesson: Double Knitting 16
Lesson: Double Knitting

Double knitting is a very easy technique to master, even though is sounds difficult and..... Read More?

31
Jan
How much will your knitting shrink? 18
How much will your knitting shrink?

Pieces knitted in stockinette stitch will shrink more in length than in width during felting...... Read More?

31
Jan
Free Pattern: Lietuvos Riešines (Beaded Wrist Warmers) Pattern 19
Free Pattern: Lietuvos Riešines (Beaded Wrist Warmers) Pattern

Originally published in Black Purl Magazine, Winter 2007 These wrist warmers are inspired by Lithuanian..... Read More?

31
Jan
Free Pattern: Knitted Bangles 22
Free Pattern: Knitted Bangles

Translated from this free German-language pattern by Donna Druchunas Knitted Bangles What an extravagant piece..... Read More?

31
Jan