Author Archives: VickieHowell

Photo Recap: Vogue Knitting Live, NYC

Posted on February 8, 2013 by VickieHowell

January is always a whirlwind of conventions and industry events. The one I always look forward to most is Vogue Knitting Live in New York City. This year, over 7,000 knitters and crocheters took over the Marriott Marquis, at the … Continue reading →

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For Him on V-day: My Guy Beanie!

Posted on February 1, 2013 by VickieHowell

My Guy Hat Slouchy Beanie When designing for guys, I always say simple is best. That’s why I love plain ol’ beanies. They’re a great way for a dude to show a little style without really having to commit to … Continue reading →

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Movie Monday: Tangled

Posted on January 28, 2013 by VickieHowell

This week’s Movie Monday comes courtesy of one of my daughter’s favorite flicks: Disney’s Tangled. I love how the knit garment was used as wardrobe for one of the burly brutes (don’t let the “jazz hands” and mime make-up fool … Continue reading →

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Trendspotting: Aztec-Inspired Prints

Posted on January 24, 2013 by VickieHowell

One of the boldest trends over the past year or so is that of angular Aztec-inspired prints. From home decor to jewelry and swimwear, you’d be hard-pressed not to spot the Southwestern flair that graces the aisles of even the … Continue reading →

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Visit us at Vogue Knitting Live, NYC!

Posted on January 17, 2013 by VickieHowell

If you’re in the NYC area this weekend, please stop by the Vogue Knitting Live marketplace at the Marriot Marquis Hotel. As usual, I’ll be there — teaching knitters how to crochet and vice versa — at the Bernat Beginner’s … Continue reading →

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Movie Monday: New Year’s Eve

Posted on December 31, 2012 by VickieHowell

It’s New Year’s Eve and I don’t know about you, but the fam and I plan on spending the evening curled up in front of a movie. In fact, some of us have already started. Appropriately, 2011′s New Year’s Eve … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogger: Author Caitlin Sainio!

Posted on December 6, 2012 by VickieHowell

Crochet designer Caitlin Sainio is the first of our guest bloggers that I don’t know personally. When her publicist contacted me about her though, I knew she was the perfect artist to feature this month! I love the idea of … Continue reading →

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Movie Monday Flashback: Posts of Christmas’ Past

Posted on December 3, 2012 by VickieHowell

December rings in the season for knitwear galore in movies and on TV. It seems fitting that the first Movie Monday entry of the month focus on posts of Christmas movies past. So here goes: three yarn-tastic flicks: A Christmas … Continue reading →

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Step It Up Knits

Posted on November 29, 2012 by VickieHowell

It’s official: my 7th book, Step It Up Knits: Take Your Skills to the Next Level with 25 Quick and Stylish Projects, is on shelves now! In this book I present all the techniques needed to become an accomplished knitter, … Continue reading →

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Movie Monday: Fantastic Mr. Fox

Posted on November 19, 2012 by VickieHowell

Since I mentioned it in my last Movie Monday post — and because it’s a great choice for family viewing this Thanksgiving — I thought I’d revisit a MM post from 2010 (only updating the pattern recommendations). Wes Anderson’s Fantastic … Continue reading →

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