Starting next week, I'll be hitting 5 incredible local yarn stores throughout the Midwest on a "Bridge and Tunnel Tour with the amazing MollyGirl Yarn. We're starting out at Spinnin Yarns in...
This fun loopy pom-pom made from an i-cord is a unique topper for any hat. Instructions are for small 2.25" (5.75 cm) and large 3.25" (8.25 cm) size pom-poms. The Flower Petal Hat patte...
http://www.soimakestuff.com/2016/11/make-extra-floofy-i-cord-pom-pom.html
What is an MKAL and what do these letters stand for? ★The Definition★ A Mystery Knit a Long (MKAL) is a knitting project that you take on without knowledge of the end result. �...
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The Scowl (scarf - cowl) is a versatile accessory that can be worn many ways. Knit in a simple tube, the magic comes from the loose gauge and smooth, silky yarn which allow the size to change wh...
As 2016 approaches, I've started putting together my list of resolutions. I will never start jogging, organize my files, or manage to make major life changes in the coming year. It is a lot easi...
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WINTER IS THE SEASON FOR GIFTS, AND EVERY YEAR THIS IS MY GO-TO COWL FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO ARE ON MY GIFT LIST. WORKED IN AN AIRY LATTICE STITCH, THIS COWL IS STILL EXTRA WARM FOR WINTER BE...
I first saw MollyGirl Yarns in January at Vogue Knitting Live and was immediately inspired by their candy colored yarns. Six months later, Jersey Shore Knits was published and MollyGirl wa...
http://www.soimakestuff.com/2015/07/new-jersey-dyer-profiles-mollygirl-yarn.html
This is Mariana and Nick of Nooch Fiber. Q. Can you share a little about your business and how you got started? A. Nooch Fiber started because I was looking for an apartment-friendly way to ...
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As part of the Jersey Shore Knits project, it was important to make sure that local companies played a big part. It wasn't hard to find some really talented people with great hand dyed yarn b...
http://www.soimakestuff.com/2015/06/new-jersey-dyer-profiles-interview-with.html
I'm proud to introduce my first collection of accessories, inspired by the Jersey shore. It contains 4 projects perfect for beach knitting. Each is inspired by a part of the Jersey Shore culture...
Tomorrow I'll be releasing my first pattern collection, Jersey Shore Knits, and in it there's a super airy openwork scarf inspired by the boardwalk. You can see that this stitch is neither a ...
http://www.soimakestuff.com/2015/06/how-to-knit-lattice-stitch.html
The Trig Wrap is a boomerang shaped shawl made of short row triangles. There’s no sewing or complicated colorwork. Each garter stitch triangle is simple enough to be relaxing, but still holds...
Have you been so busy that you forgot to get gifts for your knitting friends this holiday season? I am doing a promo where if you gift a pattern before new years I'll send you one too. Not to wo...
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The Zipper is a unisex sideways knit scarf with a unique ripple pattern. Inspired by the dots and curves in Aboriginal art, the wave motif provides a great foundation for any color combo. It lo...
1. Medieval books were precious and expensive, but the parchment they were written on was not always pristine. You can read about the way these books were patched to turn ugly imperfections in...
http://www.soimakestuff.com/2014/11/fiber-friday-medieval-book-repair.html
These stars are a fun way to learn stacked increases . You may have seen these in the Fox Paws or Solarita patterns and wondered how they work. You can use these fun stars to practice stacked ...
If you've learned how to work a stacked increase in my first article and possibly tried making a Star , you're ready to come up with your own patterns that use this unique stitch. This article ...
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There are so many people interested in knitting the Petal Cowl and Fox Paws , but not all knitters like to jump into a project with new and uncommon stitches. I've put together this article, a ...
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If you've learned how to work a stacked decrease in my first article and possibly tried making an oak leaf , you're ready to come up with your own patterns that use this unique stitch. This art...
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Some knitters have been asking about stacked decreases lately. In response, I've put together this article, a video tutorial, and a free pattern that uses this technique in a few ways. Since ...
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The Oak Leaf is a fun little introduction to stacked decreases. This technique can be used to create lobe shaped edging, flame stitch motifs, and shaping. Stacked decreases are worked by slippi...
Those of you who follow this blog may have noticed that there was no Fiber Friday this week, that's because I was at New York Comic Con for the day. I decided to cosplay Mr. Frond, the guidance ...
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If you're one of the many people who has started knitting Fox Paws in the last few weeks, you know that there are certain advantages to using 5 colors of yarn. They generally look good because...
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1. Tambour beading is a type of beaded embroidery often seen on couture gowns. If you have never heard of it, check out this blog post showing examples and finished works. It even has a link ...
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1. YARN, everyone needs more. If you haven't already heard of Ball and Skein you need to go look at their colors. Above you can see the beautiful sea foam, shiny silk yarn They will have ...
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