I'M EXCITED TO RELEASE A NEW PATTERN - SALCOMBE . The Salcombe shawl is a beautiful circular shawl worked from the centre out using the ‘Pi Formula’ which makes the shaping easy, allowing y...
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IN FEBRUARY VANESSA ASKED ME TO KNIT HER A HAT TO MATCH A SCARF SHE HAD AND SHE TOLD ME SHE WANTED A CHUNKY HAT. I must admit knitting with chunky yarn is not my favourite. I was teaching at WOO...
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I HOPE YOU WILL JOIN ME IN THIS FUN, INFORMAL MYSTERY KNITALONG. I’m designing this shawl as I share it with you to show you a glimpse into my design process. Because of this, THE PATTERN HA...
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WE'RE IN THE MIDDLE OF SOME VERY DIFFICULT TIMES AT THE MOMENT. I've spent the last week trying to process everything that's happening and keeping my anxiety under control. I'm not sure whether ...
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I’VE BEEN WEARING MY NEW TREVALLA COWL A LOT AND I’M EXCITED TO RELEASE THE PATTERN TODAY AS WELL AS A COUPLE OF TUTORIALS. When I knitted the TREVALLA COWL I learnt a new decrease I’ve ...
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Beautiful Knitters and workshop below A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO I WAS IN LONDON FOR A FEW DAYS. I was there to teach at BEAUTIFUL KNITTERS in Pimlico (not far from Victoria). Beautiful K...
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I'VE JUST RELEASED A NEW SHAWL PATTERN THIS MORNING. HOPE COVE was knitted in one 50g ball each of BLACKER YARNS BLUEFACED LEICESTER LACEWEIGHT . I loved working with BLACKER YARNS as they'r...
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DO YOU KNIT CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS? Fancy a quick little project to decorate your house or tree? These little balls are worked in the round using either double pointed needles or a long circular ...
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THE HENWOOD BEANIE IS KNITTED FROM THE TOP DOWN WITH A BEADED LACE EDGING AND I-CORD CAST-OFF. Want a slouchier hat? Knit more rounds of stocking stitch before the lace edging (you may need mor...
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RESPRYN IS A STUNNING, LARGE LACE SHAWL. It's knitted flat but when laid flat creates a square shape. RESPRYN IS WORKED FROM THE TOP DOWN AND STARTS WITH JUST A FEW STITCHES AT THE ...
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THE TREBYAN CARDIGAN COMBINES COMFORT, WARMTH AND AIRINESS IN A SIMPLE LAYERING PIECE. Knitted in three pieces in an easy double yarn over lace pattern, TREBYAN knits up quickly in y...
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POLZEATH IS A LIGHT AND AIRY SWEATER KNITTED IN ONE PIECE WITH AN ALL OVER LACE PATTERN. The sweater is knitted in the round to the underarm. Stitches are cast on for the sleeves and the front an...
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IN TODAY'S TUTORIAL I'M GOING TO TALK ABOUT HOW TO KEEP THE PATTERN CORRECT WHILE SHAPING AT THE EDGE OF THE FABRIC. I'm talking specifically about lace patterns here but these principles apply t...
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PORT QUIN IS A STYLISH ACCESSORY WHICH CAN BE WORN AS A SCARF OR A SHAWL. This asymmetrical triangle shawl features short rows to add a more curved shape and interesting crossed stitches. PAT...
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THREE BAGS FULL IS AN ANNUAL EVENT IN MY HOME TOWN OF LISKEARD IN CORNWALL (ABOUT 30 MINS FROM PLYMOUTH). There's a WOOL MARKET and two weeks of wool related workshops. After missing the Woo...
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ALBERTINE IS A SUMPTUOUS LACE AND BEADED SHAWL SHAPED USING ELIZABETH ZIMMERMANS’S PI FORMULA. The 2/3 circular shape helps the shawl to sit neatly around the shoulders. The lace pattern i...
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IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE I TALK ABOUT HOW KNITTING HELPED ME COPE WITH CHRONIC PAIN AND HOW I GOT INTO DESIGNING AND TEACHING KNITTING. I also share some new stash, a finished shawl and what's on...
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VALLETTA IS A LARGE, SIMPLE SHAWL PERFECT FOR WRAPPING YOURSELF UP IN. Enjoy the relaxing rhythm of the garter stitch and the beautiful lace edging. VALLETTA IS KNITTED IN TWO BALLS OF S...
http://annisknittingblog.blogspot.com/2019/07/valletta-new-pattern-blocking-video-and.html
IN EPISODE 2 OF THE CONFESSIONS OF A YARNADDICT PODCAST I talk about taking your knitting on trips with you, including my top tips for taking knitting on air planes. I also share a new purchase...
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GLYNDEBOURNE IS A SIMPLE ASYMMETRICAL SHAWL USING STRIPES AND AN EASY LACE PATTERN, WHICH MAKES IT PERFECT FOR NEW SHAWL KNITTERS OR A QUICK KNIT FOR EXPERIENCED KNITTERS. The shawl is wor...
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SO I DECIDED TO START A PODCAST. It's something I've been thinking about for a while.... over two years to be exact! It'll be a video podcast available on my You Tube Channel. EPISODE ON...
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I'M REALLY EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE A PROJECT I'VE BEEN WORKING ON FOR A WHILE NOW. For the last few years I've been obsessed with knitting socks with an afterthought heel and I've decided to share i...
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YOU MAY HAVE NOTICED THAT OVER THE LAST YEAR I'VE BEEN MODELLING MORE OF MY OWN DESIGNS. I used to make my girls model for me but once they were both at university it became more and more difficu...
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BACK IN FEBRUARY I DID AN INSTAGRAM LIVE BLOCKING MY NEW TRENANCE SWEATER. I saved the recording and I've uploaded it to You Tube. As it was recorded Live it's a bit rough and not as polished as...
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KITCHENER STITCH IS COMMONLY USED TO CLOSE UP THE TOE ON CUFF DOWN SOCKS AND MANY KNITTERS ARE SCARED OF IT. And I understand why. I was too when I first got into sock knitting. It wasn't really ...
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