Here’s one of my past Knitty articles. I love this pattern. I think my mom stole the shawl because I haven’t seen it in a […]
Free Pattern: Did Lace Knitting Originate in Spain?
Organic Wool
Have You Any Organic Wool? by Donna Druchunas (Email me) (Sources for eco-friendly fleeces and yarns are posted at the bottom) What could be more […]
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 dedicated to Gail, the former listmom of Knit-U and Knit […]
Lesson: Double Knitting
Double knitting is a very easy technique to master, even though is sounds difficult and looks like magic. You use two straight needles to knit […]
How much will your knitting shrink?
Pieces knitted in stockinette stitch will shrink more in length than in width during felting. To calculate how much your piece will shrink, knit a […]
Free Pattern: Lietuvos Riešines (Beaded Wrist Warmers) Pattern
Originally published in Black Purl Magazine, Winter 2007 These wrist warmers are inspired by Lithuanian beaded wristers that I saw on BritKnitCast website, hosted Carrie […]
Free Pattern: Knitted Bangles
Translated from this free German-language pattern by Donna Druchunas Knitted Bangles What an extravagant piece of jewelry for a good friend! And best of all, […]
Qiviut Fiber, Yarn and Knitted Items
The availability of qiviut changes frequently. When I was working on Arctic Lace, I was able to obtain yarn for knitting and photos of fiber […]
Garter Stitch Dog Jacket by Annie Modesitt
Guest designer Annie Modesitt has contributed this cute garter stitch dog jacket pattern. Annie is working on a book called Men Who Knit (and The […]
Free Pattern: Aunt Phebe’s Comfort Shawl
A close family friend passed away last week (Oct 2013). On the wall in my bedroom is a plaque she gave me when I was […]
