Category: Knits
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My first Colette Pattern the Jasmine shirt
I’ve finally branched out in my sewing endeavors and have tried a few things beyond quilts! I was inspired by a class offered last winter at JP Knit & Stitch, a local fabric and yarn shop. With guidance from the teacher, I completed my first shirt – the Jasmine blouse by Colette Patterns. This was […]
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Beginner Baby Quilt
I’ve had the good fortune of becoming an aunt several times over. All of you aunts and uncles out there might relate. It’s an exciting role to fill. There’s more family to love, and adorable baby cheeks to pinch. But when there are problems, diapers need to be changed, or the crying won’t stop, you […]
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Basic Contrast Brim Knit Baby Hat
I am reaching the age where all of my friends are beginning to start families. Growing bellies abound and I imagine the distant sound of babies crying will soon follow. As a gift for the bundle(s) on the way, I thought a little hat to keep their keppele warm would be just the thing. I […]
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Me vs. The Moth
I used to work for a luxury sweater company when I was in NY. One of the benefits of this job was cashmere. Lots of cashmere. I have more sweaters than a girl should. Or rather, than a normal girl might have. I am very lucky, especially when the weather outside is blustery and Boston-like. […]
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Quickly-knit mitt
Last time Mike’s sister was visiting, she did not have proper winter hand covers. I have a pair of mittens that I recently finished and she liked, so I decided to make her a similar pair. I used a beautiful rust-colored Ultra Alpaca yarn from Berocco (color #6228), that is 50% super fine alpaca and […]
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Ooh la la – Knits for baby
I’m easily influenced by the seasons. In the fall when the mercury begins to drop, the leaves turn colors and fall from the trees, I find myself getting excited for cold weather activities. I dig out my sweaters from storage, start to bake more, and pick up the unfinished knitting from last year. This year […]