Monthly Archives: September 2010

The thing I love most about this jumper is the sleeves – I love the idea of half a fairisle sleeve, makes it look almost like a pair of armwarmers. There are quite a few patterns that make great use … Continue reading →

The latest edition of Knitty is up! But since most of us won't be able to load the oh-so-popular site for another week or so I thought I would  bring you one or two of my favourites from the new … Continue reading →

I'm always fascinated by the huge variety of texture you can achieve with a simple skein of yarn and a pair of needles. This lovely jumper is knit all in one piece, in an aran weight yarn, so perfect for … Continue reading →

Now this is a lot of sheep. We're talking some very chunky wool, some enormous needles, and possibly some sort of crane to help you to manoeuvre both together. But the result will be worth the labour. Murielle is one of those … Continue reading →

Twitter can be a dangerous place. Thanks to this wonderous advance in technology, I was alerted to the fact that Kemps was selling Ethical Twist yarn at a hefty discount. Now I've been trying to resist yarn-based enabling, but it … Continue reading →

The new issue of Interweave Knits Weekend has just gone up and, although there were a couple of women's jumpers that caught my eye, I thought it was time for the boys to get a look in. I'm rather taken … Continue reading →

Here's a little retro flavour for you. I'm loving the diagonal stripes and the two-tone collar. I don't think the colour-combination is one I could pull off, but in two shades of grey, or black and white, it might be … Continue reading →

There's a lot to be said for a quick knit. If you're feeling the chill, or just feeling impatient, whip this up for some instant warmth and gratification. It's knit from the bottom up, minimising the finishing and seaming required … Continue reading →