Stitches tell stories.
We knit for all sorts of reasons, each project has a story...
Here’s what I’ve loved in knitting this week…
Ever wondered why scarves aren’t as popular as shawls nowadays? Well…
Louise Tilbrook’s lovely insights to this trend gives some clues!
And her latest release, the Saltaire Summer Stole, is delightful. Perfect for a little lightweight layering option.
I love reading about people knitting their first project and the story behind the choice. In Bree’s lovely piece on her Bright Orange Beanie, she wrote:
“This beanie is a keeper for me; it taught me it’s ok to be imperfect, it also reminds me of how I found my way out of a dark period. Since then, bright orange has become my favorite color.”
And now… onwards to your weekly What To Knit Next issue!
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👀 Last week’s top knitting inspiration: Majestic Moose sweater.
This week’s knitting ideas you can't miss…
A symphony of texture.
This is what designer Jarod Flood says about his beautiful blanket:
“The Umaro blanket combines a little bit of everything — cables, lace, and knit-purl patterns — to create a veritable symphony of texture that is every bit as soothing to knit as it is inviting to curl up under. Yarnovers and directional decreases grow into and out of staggered cables to form an allover pattern of intricate diamonds, while seed stitch around the blanket and within the geometric motifs serves as a soft and pebbly contrast.”
Pretty polka dots.
The stitch design in this lovely raglan tee resembles polka dots. It’s worked in the round, from the top down using knit and purls for the textured dots.
Shake your tail feather!
This yoke neck sweater showcases a textured design of peacock feathers. It’s a glorious sweater design and would be a fun knit!
Colorwork cleverness.
I adore the motifs and use of color in the Balfour jacket. It’ll definitely keep your interest and also be something that’ll certainly be admired by others.
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Beyond the velvet rope (unlocked for you this week!) you’ll find:
A pretty camisole with decorative features.
Ooh la la! A French inspired striped sweater.
A gorgeous 100 square colorful blanket.
Strings of little fruit inspires a shawlette.
A cozy classic raglan sweater.
Sweet like candy baby cardigan.
Stylish & zingy shawl.
Pretty tulip socks for little feet.
Two ways to do the twisted center double decrease.
Listen to this while you knit!
Japanese short rows.
Edging that looks like a braid.
3 great ways to mend holes in knitted sweaters.
How to find the center back of your sweater.
Running markers save the day!
How to keep tension on the purl side in colorwork when knitting flat.
Tame your magic loop.
How to fix a dropped cast on stitch.
A glorious cable sweater and summer knits.
Choosing buttons for your knits.
Cute camisole.
With gorgeous fine shoulder straps and a decorative textured stitch, this camisole is a lovely addition to the warm weather wardrobe.
Wear it under your favorite shirt or pair with a cardigan.
Ooh la la!
A classic striped sweater in a French style in three colors. The suggested yarn is a blend of cotton and viscose so it has a lovely drape.
100 squares.
A functional and beautiful blanket that’ll be treasured for years to come. Based on the mitered square it’s easier than you think. Use yarns in your stash to create a stunning design.
Strings of little fruit.
The Pumila is a lightweight mini shawl. The design has nupps and a little knot stitch to resemble fruit. A lovely layer for the upcoming autumn/spring season to place over your shoulders or around your neck.
Cozy classic.
A simple classic sweater for your wardrobe. Dress it up or wear it casually, it’s sure to be a favorite!
Sweet like candy.
The Berlingot sweater is named after the French hard candy - Berlingot. Such a sweet textured cardigan for babies with the opening and buttons on the side.
Stylish & zingy.
A gorgeous combination of intricate lace and honeycomb stitch. This wrap is a chance to try out colors that you love.
Sweet socks for little feet.
Knit these adorable little flower baby socks to keep little toes warm.
Choose to knit the little tulip pictures in intarsia, or add the flower afterwards using duplicate stitch.
This week’s insider knitting inspiration…
Two ways to do the twisted center double decrease.
Vanessa Smith shows you two ways to do a center double decrease—with a twist! Perfect for twisted ribbing, this decrease leans neither left nor right.
Listen to this while you knit!
Good Enough Creative, is a weekly pep talk for creatives by designer Marie Greene. It’s filled with weekly action steps and encouragement.
Japanese short rows.
This is another method of short rows that I wasn’t aware of. That’s the amazing thing about knitting is that there are often different methods for a technique.
In this video tutorial they use locking stitch markers to hold the yarn, but I came across a knitter who uses a bobby pin to hold the yarn with the same result.
Edging that looks like a braid.
The edging demonstrated in this quick video looks so pretty.
3 great ways to mend holes in knitted sweaters.
There’s something about watching a hole being mended I find soothing. I’m still trying to master these mending techniques but I’m determined!
How to find the center back of your sweater.
Finding the center back of your sweater when it’s not provided, is easy with this helpful tip by the Unapologetic Knitter.
Running markers save the day!
Here’s what Knicoleknits Knows Knitting says about this technique for keeping track of your rows:
“If you have ever had an issue with counting and keeping track of rows in your knitting, this is the tutorial for you! I'll tell you the where, why, and how running markers are the easiest and most effective way to row count. Trust me - it's a game-changer!”
How to keep tension on the purl side in colorwork when knitting flat.
Here’s a method for keeping tension on your yarns with two color colorwork on the purl side.
Tame your magic loop.
If you too like Anna find the first few rounds of magic loop can get a little irritating, what with the fabric trying to flare out.
She shares a simple tip to stop this from happening.
It’s really useful on larger projects that like to open up wide when knitting in the round. Especially bulky hat patterns.
How to fix a dropped cast on stitch.
A dropped cast on stitch sometimes happens to me and I found this mini tutorial by Weronika Masztakowska at Handmade State of Mind super helpful.
A glorious cable sweater and summer knits.
Handknit designer Leslie Friend is such a delight to listen to and see all her knitted goodness in her vlogs. In this one she shows off the most glorious cable sweater and what knits she wears the most in the summertime.
Choosing buttons for your knits.
Handknit designer Libby from Truly Myrtle has recently talked about some of the beautiful buttons she’s collected over the years.
She shares what kinds of buttons are best for your handknits.
Hope this issue has inspired your next knitting project!
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P.S. Happy knitting until next week!
This magic loop tip is genius, I can’t wait to try it!
That's a great pattern selection - some really inspiring projects there.
And thank you so much for the mention, and for all the support.