Happy Hat and Cowl by Loopy Mango The name says it all – this sweet hat and cowl set is sure to please your recipient this holiday season! Featuring simple stranded colorwork, a uniquely plush texture, and colors for everybody, the Happy Hat & Cowl might just be your new gifting go-tos! Make either the […]
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2020: A Gift Odyssey – Chilton Cowl using Blue Sky Woolstok Minis
2020: A Gift Odyssey – Destination Handmade The Chilton Cowl Like a cozy hug, this soft and squishy stitch texture is the perfect project to show off the fun color combinations of the Blue Sky Woolstok mini bundles! This cowl works up quickly on size 9 needles. We love how easy it would be […]
Just Landed: Miss Babs Estrellita
If you want your knitting or crochet projects to sparkle, Estrellita is the star you’ve been wishing on! This sparkly fingering weight has silver ply of Lurex alongside a soft superwash merino skein, making it the perfect choice for glamorous accessories or socks. The saturated colors of Miss Babs positively shine on this base – […]
3D knitwear, the Ginga or Moko Moko Cowl: a workshop with Olga Buraya-Kefelian
This class is part demonstration with AV presentation and short lecture about 3D knitwear in hand knitting approach, and all inspiration process. It will be part swatch-fest and all inspiration where I present my 3D design philosophy, and gearing to your own discovery of knitwear in a new light! And test this new knowledge by […]
3D knitwear, the Ginga or Moko Moko Cowl: a workshop with Olga Buraya-Kefelian
This class is part demonstration with AV presentation and short lecture about 3D knitwear in hand knitting approach, and all inspiration process. It will be part swatch-fest and all inspiration where I present my 3D design philosophy, and gearing to your own discovery of knitwear in a new light! And test this new knowledge by […]
Project of the Week featuring NFC Studio DK: Charadriiformes
If you aren’t already dreaming of summer, Charadriiformes by Sara Huntington will certainly get you there! This cowl is just plain cool with its cute little shorebirds and calming ocean waves. Knit in three colors, this cowl will not only keep you warm this winter, but will remain a staple in your knitted accessory wardrobe […]
Handmade Holiday Gifting with Neighborhood Fiber Co. (Part 2)
Sometimes when we’re contemplating a gift, we jump to the conclusion that a quick knit can only be achieved with worsted weight or above. However, this week we’re featuring a lovely cowl in lace weight yarn that proves this stereotype wrong. Knit on US 7s, often with two strands held together, the Iodine Cowl is […]
Handmade Holiday Gifting with Neighborhood Fiber Co.
This week, we’re featuring one of our shop favorite quick-gift knits. The Marian Cowl by Jane Richmond is a delightfully quick knit that results in a luxurious that almost floats around your neck like a cloud of wool. Knit out of super-bulky yarn on size US 19 needles (76 mm), this project can easily be […]
Handmade Holiday Gifting: Ambages
This week we’re focusing on a longstanding favorite: Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Chunky. It’s soft, squishy, vibrantly-dyed and chunky weight, making it absolutely perfect for gifts! The tight twist on Studio Chunky gives it excellent stitch definition for all sorts of patterns, ranging from cables to lace and textures. The richness and depth that comes […]
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How much cowl can be made from one skein of Newton Worsted from The Fiberists? A lot of cowl! I used a simple stitch pattern from the book “Sequence Knitting” to showcase the yarn’s sheen and color. I recommend using a light-colored yarn to show off the stitch pattern. Although the sequence has only four […]
The Fiberists Newton Worsted
A brand new addition The Fiberists yarns, Newton Worsted is a beautiful yarn that is sure to become a favorite. Locally hand-dyed here in Northern Virginia, this merino/silk worsted weight yarn comes in huge skeins that give you a lot of pattern options and bang for your buck. The merino provides warmth while the silk […]