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Category Archives: Knitting
Movie Monday (TV Edition): Call the Midwife
PBS (via BBC) has done it again with another must-see period episodic. Call the Midwife –just like the network’s wildly popular show, Downton Abbey – is a well-written, finely acted, impeccably directed snapshot of the human experience. Set in the impoverished slums … Continue reading
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Community Update #26
This week, I’ve decided to tell you about the charity knitters and crocheters at my church, who make lovely blankets for wounded veterans. It all began with a project called “Blankets for Recovery“, started by Flags Across the Nation. Our volunteers … Continue reading
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For Him on V-day: My Guy Beanie!
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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Tagged beanie, gifts, hat, men's, Sheep(ish), slouchy, stripes, Valentine's Day
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Movie Monday: Tangled
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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Tagged Bernat Bamboo, Bernat Sheep(ish) by Vickie Howell
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Trendspotting: Aztec-Inspired Prints
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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Tagged Bernat Mosaic, Bernat Softee Chunky, Bernat Super Value, graphic, prints, trends, vickie howell
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Visit us at Vogue Knitting Live, NYC!
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
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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Movie Monday Flashback: Posts of Christmas’ Past
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
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
Movie Monday: Fantastic Mr. Fox
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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