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Remember that hilarious line from the movie Steel Magnolias : "the only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize"? Well, our new special interest publication, Interweave Knits Accessories , is a collection of patterns that'll keep you from becoming an animal...
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Kathleen Cubley
on Nov 16, 2009
Filed under: Gifts, Gloves , Hats, Scarves, Lace, Socks, Mittens, Books, knitscene, Interweave Knits, Yarn, Stash, Silk, Finishing, tutorials, Knits, fashion, knitting, patterns, Knit, Kathy Zimmerman
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I love calendars, especially wall calendars, and I spend a lot of time every year in the bookstore choosing something that will inspire me every day. It's a tough choice, too, because with wall calendars, you look at one photo for a whole month. I've said before how lucky I am to have this job...
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Kathleen Cubley
on Nov 9, 2009
Filed under: Gifts, Fair Isle, Gauge, Lace, Socks, Holiday, Books, Spin-Off, Spinning, Yarn, Stash, Knits, Eunny Jang, raglan, knitting, knitted, patterns, Knit, Cardigan, Best of Interweave Knits
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We've all wrapped up our precious knitted gifts in boxes and bags. And when we put them with all of the other gifts, they look just like everything else in the pile. Don't get me wrong, I love a big stack of presents, but I've stumbled upon some new items from Interweave that will make our...
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Kathleen Cubley
on Nov 4, 2009
Filed under: Gifts, Decreasing, Increasing, Holiday, Interweave Knits, Yarn, Knits, knitting, knitted, Knit, intarsia, Alpaca
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Even though it's just Halloween, I'm already dreaming of the holidays—my favorite time of the year. I have a really beautiful collection of glass holiday ornaments that look just lovely on the Christmas tree. They sparkle and glimmer when the light hits them. I usually get a couple of new...
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Kathleen Cubley
on Oct 30, 2009
Filed under: Christmas, Gifts, Holiday, Yarn, Stash, Central Park Hoodie, Holidays, Lisa Shroyer, Knits, knitting, knitted, patterns, Knit, blog
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A knitted horse is stuffed and sewn together. Worked in three yarns for a plush and soft product, this knitted toy features short-row shaping, embroidery, and grafting. Designers Kathryn Martin and Evelyn Zlomke Finished Size 17" from head to rump and about 12½" tall. Yarn Classic Elite...
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AmyPalmer
on Oct 28, 2009
Filed under: #5 - Bulky, #4 - Medium, Intermediate, #1 - Super Fine, Kitchener Stitch, Short-rows, Interweave Knits, gifts, Knitting for children, Invisible-provisional cast-on, Toys, Interweave Knits Gifts 2009, Whimsies, Evelyn Zlomke, Knitted horse, Kathryn Martin, Stuffed animal, Backstitch embroidery
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Knitted mouse toys for cats for kids. Stuff these mice with catnip or polyfill. The knitting is easy and fast, and you can embellish the mice as desired. Designer Sharon Riggs Finished Size 3" circumference and 3" long (stuffing will determine circumference). Yarn Pick Up Sticks Small Balls...
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AmyPalmer
on Oct 28, 2009
Filed under: Easy, #4 - Medium, Crochet chain, Interweave Knits, gifts, Toys, Interweave Knits Gifts 2009, Sharon Riggs, Cat toys, Whimsies, French knots, Knitted mouse
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Knitted and embroidered jar cozies feature colorwork in three motifs—leaves, stones, and flowers. Use these cozies to cover recycled jam jars, tea bottles, and more. Designer Deborah Helmke Finished Size Stones Pattern: 10½" circumference and 5" tall; Leaves Pattern: 9" circumference...
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AmyPalmer
on Oct 28, 2009
Filed under: Colorwork, #4 - Medium, Intermediate, Charts, #1 - Super Fine, Interweave Knits, gifts, Embroidery, Embellishment, Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts 2009, Deborah Helmke, Straight stitch embroidery, Cozies
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Three felted bowls are covered with lace that's needlefelted in place. Try wrapping a band of lace knitting around your knitted bowl, or stretching a lace bowl over the bottom of a knitted bowl. Great gift, quick knitting, home décor. Designer Amanda Scheuzger Finished Size 16 (20, 22½...
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AmyPalmer
on Oct 28, 2009
Filed under: #5 - Bulky, Lace, #4 - Medium, Intermediate, Lace Knitting, Kitchener Stitch, Interweave Knits, gifts, home, Needlefelting, Felting, Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts 2009, Invisible-provisional cast-on, Felted bowls, Amanda Scheuzger, Knitted bowls, Bowls
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Slippers in five sizes, for adults and kids. Worked at a firm gauge, the slippers take shape with short-rows at toe and heel. A provisional cast-on is worked on the sole side of the toe, then the toe is shaped, then the sole is worked flat to the heel. Designer Lisa S. Rowe Finished Size 5½ (6½...
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AmyPalmer
on Oct 28, 2009
Filed under: #4 - Medium, In the Round, Provisional Cast-On, Advanced, Socks, Crochet chain, Short-rows, Interweave Knits, gifts, Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts 2009, Knitting for children, Toe-up, Slippers, Short-row heel, Lisa S. Rowe
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My family has always made a big deal about the holidays. We have so much fun together cooking, eating, toasting and roasting each other, and shoveling/playing in the snow. We've gotten really good at choosing gifts for each other, too. We take note of little things we say all year and try to pick...
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Kathleen Cubley
on Oct 28, 2009
Filed under: Christmas, Easy, Gifts, Lace, Slippers, Holiday, Interweave Knits, Yarn, Holidays, Knits, knitting, knitted, patterns, Knit, Knitter
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Knitted flower corsage with leaves and beaded center. Use up stash yarns in this fun accessory. Designer Deborah Helmke Finished Size About 5½" in diameter. Yarn Lion Brand Lion Wool (100% wool; 158 yd [144 m]/85 g): #123 sage, #102 ranch red, and #171 fern, 1 ball each. Lion Brand LB Collection...
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AmyPalmer
on Oct 27, 2009
Filed under: #4 - Medium, Intermediate, Interweave Knits, gifts, Knitted cast-on, Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts 2009, Whimsy, Accessory, Knitted flower, Deborah Helmke, Corsage
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A note from Kathleen: I'm always inspired by each new issue of PieceWork magazine, and the November/December issue doesn't disappoint. It hits newsstands on November 3, and I think there are some projects in there that will have you running to your local yarn shop to pick up supplies for holiday...
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Kathleen Cubley
on Oct 21, 2009
Filed under: Christmas, Crochet, Gifts, Hats, Scarves, Lace, Holiday, Mittens, PieceWork, Yarn, Holidays, jeane hutchins, Nancy Bush, techniques, knitting, knitted, patterns, Knit, Knitter, contest
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Interweave has produced the fabulous Holiday Gifts issue for the last several years, and this one is no exception (preview the upcoming issue here ) . Interweave Knits editor Eunny Jang and I recently got a chance to talk about this year's Holiday Gifts , which will be available on October 27. As...
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Kathleen Cubley
on Oct 12, 2009
Filed under: Crochet, Gifts, Gloves , Shawls, Lace, Holiday, Mittens, Interweave Knits, Yarn, Stash, Holidays, Lisa Shroyer, Eunny Jang, knitting, knitted, patterns, Knit
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Designer: Vivian Høxbro Published: September 3, 2008 Technique: Domino Knitting, Mitered Squares The download for this item expired 9/17/08 You can purchase the book Domino Knitting from Interweave 16 small, single color squares are knitted together outwards from the center and then edged all...
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Knitting Daily
on Sep 3, 2008
Filed under: Interweave Knits, potholder, kitchen, Vivian Hoxbro, gifts, home, Books, mitered square, Domino Knitting