Free Pattern: Lillie of the Valley Stole

Posted by on Dec 14, 2011 in Free knitting patterns | 1 comment

Last year, I took an Estonian lace knitting class from Nancy Bush. We learned how to knit the Lilly of the Valley pattern and make nupps (Estonian bobbles).

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Free Pattern: Aunt Phebe’s Comfort Shawl

Posted by on Dec 12, 2011 in Free knitting patterns | 2 comments

This pattern is very forgiving and you should not get stressed out over having an extra stitch! I had one a couple of times on my shawl, but I couldn’t find any mistakes after I finished knitting and examined the shawl.

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Dorothy Reade’s hand-written chart symbols.

Posted by on May 30, 2011 in Blogs, Knitting | 0 comments

Dorothy Reade's hand-written chart symbols. I'm just finishing an article for TheKnitter UK about Dorothy Reade's development of knitting charts in the 1960s.

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Free Pattern: Gail’s Easy Cable Ski Cap

Posted by on May 1, 2011 in Free knitting patterns | 0 comments

Here’s an easy cable ski cap that is dedicated to Gail, the former listmom of Knit-U and Knit Design.

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Free Pattern: Fingerless Gloves for Hand Health

Posted by on Mar 25, 2011 in Free knitting patterns | 0 comments

These make good gifts, for friends, loved ones, or as donations to homeless shelters or any place that collects warm woolies for those in needs.

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