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Goodbye 2010!

As 2010 comes to a close, I wanted to take the opportunity to thank a few people. Thanks... - to my technical editors, Tana Pageler and Amy Polcyn -...

37 Colors: Petal & Chanterelle

my personal challenge to use all 37 colors of Quince & Co yarns… Bergen Cowl by Carrie Bostick Hoge in Quince & Co. Lark , in petal and chanterelle.

Love: Trail Jacket

I am in love with the trail jacket ...and with having samples knit in my size!

Introducing Contented Cardi

I'm squeezing one more pattern release into 2010! The Contented Cardi is worked from the top down.  Increases are worked consistently down the front...

Jackets: A Knitbot Collection

Introducing 3 new jacket designs, featuring Quince Osprey . Osprey is a warm, lightweight 100% wool aran weight yarn.  It's available in 37 beautiful...

In Progress: Aidez

I am loving Aidez in Osprey !  It is so lightweight and squishy.  I finished the back and thought it seemed way small, but it blocked to measurement...

37 colors: twig

my personal challenge to use all 37 colors of Quince & Co yarns... Puffin in twig pattern: Lollie by Woolly Wormhead I just bought the e-book this...

Finished: Botanic Hat

for my bro-in-law, Cascade 220 Heathers, Stephen West's Botanic Hat .  A fast, fun pattern!

All Creatures

I've had Jonah in the Kangaroo Vest from Closely Knit the past few weeks.  The Savannah it's knit with creates a perfect additional layer this time...

The Shetland Trader

Saturday I had the pleasure of meeting Gudrun Johnston at Purl Diva . She was there with her new book, The Shetland Trader: Book One . It is a...

New Kits available - and free shipping!

There are some new items in the knitbot shop ! Mediumweight Pullover kits Lightweight Pullover kits Climbing Cables Hat kits Interweave Knits Weekend...

37 Colors Challenge

As I was shopping Quince yarns at Knitwit the other day, Jojo and I both wearing Osprey hats, I realized how I keep being drawn to the same colors. ...

Gifted: Side Slip Cloche

for my sister, using 2 skeins of Fibre Company Organik in Heather Moorland. from this book by Laura Irwin

Just a reminder, now through the end of the month, use the coupon code friends of knitbot and get 20% off your entire purchase at the knitbot store !

Daisy Stitch Hat Pattern

Here is the pattern for the other hat I posted pictures of last week. Let's call it My Head is Swirling . Note: (or warning, depending on how you...

Knitbot Store SALE!

Now through the end of the month, use the coupon code friends of knitbot and get 20% off your entire purchase at the knitbot store !

Fibre Co. Wednesday

I just stopped at Knitwit for five minutes to drop something off, and ended up leaving with enough Road to China Light to make the Forest Mushroom...

Finished: Two Hats

The past few weeks I've been making an effort to finish projects that have piled up over time.  Today, two hats. A beret in the discontinued...

Finished: Cedar Leaf Shawlette

This past week while my husband was traveling I finished all kinds of projects, which feels fantastic. This is my favorite - Alana's Cedar Leaf...

Bark Cap

A 1 hour knit in Quince Osprey. It isn't rocket science, but I will sneak the pattern in with the Osprey hoodie pattern, which comes out soon, for...

In Progress: Cedar Leaf

I am SO close to finishing my Cedar Leaf , and I ran out of yarn.  Noooooo! One more skein of Malabrigo Twist in Sunset on it's way.  Phew.

Knits for the kids

In the midst of the ridiculous number of self induced deadlines I'm up against right now, I decided Jonah needed a pair of alpaca socks (obviously)....

The Fibre Company Eye Candy

I just received this box of loveliness from Kelbourne Woolens . Organik , Heather Moorland Road to China Light , Peridot Road to China Worsted, Coral...

The Savvy Girls Podcast

While at Rhinebeck I met the sweet girls from the Savvy Girls Podcast .  You can listen to their Rhinebeck Redux here .  Around minute 36 there is an...

Finished: Windschief Hat

Windschief by the talented Stephen West . I used Quince Osprey in Storm.  I ALWAYS mess up my husband's hats, not sure what that's about.  This one...

Giveaway Winner

Hey knitters - the winner of Rhinebeck Giveaway #6, selected at random, is...Amy!  That's all the info I have on you, Amy, other then your comment:...

Yarn Eye Candy from Webs

On the way back from Rhinebeck we stopped in Northampton, MA and I finally got to go to Webs.  I can't believe I've never been.  Well, I guess I can...

Rhinebeck Giveaway #6...what?

I received so many nice notes from you knitters who couldn't attend Rhinebeck, so I want to have one more giveaway so you all have a chance to...

NYS Sheep & Wool Festival 2010

What a nice weekend in Rhinebeck, NY!  The weather and foliage were perfect. Sunday it was almost too warm to wear a sweater!  But wear them we did. ...

Rhinebeck Giveaway #5

The fifth thing in my Rhinebeck Giveaway tote: Coupons for 20% off your entire order at the knitbot store! Recap: #1: Effortless Cardigan patterns...

Rhinebeck Giveaway #4

The fourth thing in my Rhinebeck giveaway tote: Climbing Cables hat kits!

my little owelet

Owelet by Kate Davies, out of some good ol' fashioned scratchy fishermen's wool. Nice on this chilly morning in Maine.

Lettuce Pullover errata

Lettuce Pullover errata: Gauge: 28 sts and 40 rows = 4" in St st This is the gauge listed in the pattern, however there was some confusion since...

Rhinebeck Giveaway #2

The second item in my Rhinebeck Giveaway Tote is: Featherweight Cardigan patterns

Rhinebeck Giveaway #1

As many of you knitters know, this coming weekend is the glorious NYS Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY. I'll be there both days strolling...

Introducing Mediumweight Pullover

Meet Lightweight Pullover 's little sister.  Awww, isn't she cute? Mediumweight features the same cowl neck as lightweight, but with elbow length...

From the Mailbox

Hannah: Thanks for another beautiful pattern – I love the simplicity of it, truly a classic piece. Do you have any suggestions for alternate yarns to...

What's Hot on Ravelry

Have your seen what Ariane's doing over at Falling Stitches ? Each week she posts What's Hot on Ravelry, a catalog of images of the latest and...

From the Mailbox

In praise of Effortless Cardigan - some of my favorite comments from you knitters.(You'll note I especially enjoy the frantic ones.) I feel that my...

Introducing: Effortless Cardigan

It's here!! The Effortless Cardigan features madelinetosh tosh DK , which has a recommended gauge of 5.5 - 5 sts/inch on a US 6 - 7 needle, making...

Love: Camilla Babe

I LOVE this sweater by the oh so talented Carrie Hoge of Madder and Quince .

Knitbot Forum

Hey knitting forum lovers - a knitbot forum has been started on Ravelry!

Preview: Effortless Cardigan

Yarn: madeline tosh dk, shown in gossamer, finished chest size 34.5", 5 skeins (tosh dk formerly tosh worsted - suggested gauge 20 - 22 sts over 4"...

In Progress: Gingerbread Jacket

I am racing to knit a new design in time to wear to Rhinebeck. Quince Osprey in gingerbread. I am having a love affair with 10 1/2 needles right now...

Preview: Mediumweight Pullover

Yarn: The Fibre Company Organik (70% Organic Merino, 15% Alpaca, 15% Silk) shown in aquatic forest, 6 skeins, 34" chest Needles: 10 1/2 Gauge: 4...

Ducky Cardigan

My boy in the Ducky Cardigan from Closely Knit.  A little big, but I couldn't resist trying it on.

Never Not Knitting Pattern Giveaway

My friend Alana, otherwise known as Never Not Knitting , has just released beautiful new printed copies of her patterns. She has provided me with six...

Lark

We have a dreadful cold working it's way through our house this week. It is tough having a baby who can't breathe through his little nose! ...

Interweave Weekend Preview

The Interweave Weekend preview is up. That's my sweater on the cover! photos copyright of Interweave Press It's the Mariner's Pullover, sized for...

Ask and You Shall Receive

At the request of knitters, an adaptation of the Lightweight Pullover - medium weight perhaps? The Fibre Company Organik knit on a US 10 1/2 needle =...

Wispy Cardi Tutorial #2

We started our Wispy Cardi here . The completed shrug should look something like this: Before you can pickup stitches for the collar and waist, you...

Rainy Monday Post

I had a nice meet up with Cecily Glowik MacDonald of Winged Knits and Carrie Hoge of Quince last week.  It's always so nice to connect with fellow...

From the Mailbox

A Thursday feature, questions from you knitters, answered for the benefit of all.  I encourage you to add your thoughts in the comments below....

New Pattern: Climbing Cables Hat

A perfect cabled hat, in time for fall. I love cables, but the truth is I don't like to pull my cable needle out more than I have to.  It can hold...

I love Tuesdays

Tuesday is one of the mornings that I have some exclusive work time set aside.  I usually spend this work time at my favorite coffee shop with my...

From the Mailbox

A Thursday feature, questions from you knitters, answered for the benefit of all.  I encourage you to add your thoughts in the comments below....

Officially a knitter again

I just had to share this little scene from my couch with you. I'm officially back into knitting, with four projects on the needles that I am juggling...

Wispy Cardi Tutorial #1

This weekend I started a Wispy Cardi in size 4/6 for my niece Bella. As I work on it, I will take the opportunity to conduct a Wispy Cardi tutorial....

Yarn Eye Candy: Malabrigo Twist

I stopped by Purl Diva in Brunswick yesterday and came home with these two skeins of Malabrigo Twist in Sunset. Today I'm thinking, hmmm... maybe I...

From the Mailbox

A Thursday feature, questions from you knitters, answered for the benefit of all.  I encourage you add your thoughts in the comments below....

Finished: Frukttradgard

Jonah and I took turns having the flu this weekend.  Fun times. I was able to use some of my sick time to knit this fantastic Kelbourne Woolens hat...

From the Mailbox

A new Thursday feature, questions from you knitters, answered for the benefit of all.  I encourage you to add your thoughts in the comments below. ...

Malabrigo is here!

Finally!  The store is restocked with Malabrigo . A few colors are still on back order. (Pearl being one of them, sorry to you knitters who have been...

I'm Knitting Again!

It's been months since I knit something for the sheer pleasure of it.  Probably since the winter olympics?  Finally, yesterday afternoon, I felt that...

Correction for Carrot Cardigan

Oh dear, it appears there is an error in the Carrot Cardigan instructions that is baffling some knitters. I will set it straight. Gauge 24 sts and...

Knitscene Giveaway

Let's have a giveaway! Leave a comment below and I will randomly select one knitter on Monday to receive a free autographed issue of the magazine....

Just Arrived: Knitscene Fall 2010

It's here!  I can't believe it. The three designs featured in this issue are such a blur in my mind.  I worked them all up during my pregnancy, which...

Just Arrived - Organik and Fresco

Some beautiful colors of Organik and Fresco just arrived, soon to be added to the knitbot store. The Fibre Company Organik is the yarn I used for the...

Wispy Cardi in Canopy Fingering

My fabulous sample knitter just sent me the Wispy Cardi knit in Canopy Fingering .  Isn't it beautiful!? Even though the yarn is fingering instead of...

Knitscene Collection: Carrot Cardigan

The final piece in the Knitscene Collection is the Carrot Cardigan , knit with one of my favorite yarns, Classic Elite Yarns Fresco. Long and cozy...

Knitscene Collection: Lapis Yoke

The second piece in my Knitscene collection is the Lapis Yoke pullover, knit from the top down out of The Fibre Company Organik , shown here in...

Knitscene Collection: Lettuce Pullover

The Lettuce Pullover is the first of three of my designs featured in the Fall issue of Knitscene, due out July 20. If you are a fan of Featherweight,...

Preview: Knitscene Fall 2010

The Fall issue of Knitscene hits newsstands on July 20, and inside you'll find three new designs by...me! lettuce pullover (Photos courtesy of...

Wispy Cardi Sizing

A few knitters have asked for clarification on sizing for Wispy Cardi. The pattern includes this sizing information: Sizes: Child's 4/6 (8/10,...

Store Update: Malabrigo Lace

Well, we're still waiting for the HUGE order I placed for Malabrigo Lace, since you all gobbled up my first shipment so quickly. I have to give a...

Currently Working On

It's been a while since I showcased what I've been working on, since it was all about the new Knitbot Store there for a little while. recently...

Featured Yarn: Canopy Fingering

Long time followers of mine know that I have always been a huge fan of The Fibre Company yarns.  Kate of Kelbourne Woolens posted an interview with...

Wispy vs. Whisper

(Whisper photos copyright Interweave Knits ) I wanted to highlight the differences between Wispy and Whisper, as several knitters have asked. 1....

Introducing Wispy Cardi

I appreciate your patience, knitters!  Here it is, the Wispy Cardi.  It is essentially the Whisper Cardigan you know and love with a few...

Introducing Knitbot Kits

Here's what we've been working on - the knitbot store ! Our first products are kits, featuring malabrigo lace and The Fibre Company Canopy Light....

Contest Winner

The Whisper Cardigan has become the Wispy Cardi. Thank you so much for all the fantastic ideas!  It was hard to choose, but as several of you...

Finished: A Quilt for Maddie

A simple block quilt with fantastic fabric - it was hard to let it out of my sight, I couldn't stop looking at it!

Contest: Name that Cardigan

I know that many of you are anxiously awaiting the release of Whisper 2.0.  The sample has been knit, and my tech editor is currently sizing it.  So...

Love: Carrot Yoked Cardi

I'm a big fan of Alice's version of my Yoked Cardigan.  Read about her mods here .

Fabric Eye Candy: Day 1

This blog is first and foremost a knitting blog.  Yes.  However, I can't deny how gaga I am for fabric right now.  As packages start arriving at the...

Modeled: Sock Yarn Sweater

The Sock Yarn Sweater is a little big on my boy, but he modeled it this morning anyway. It reminded me of how much I love this sweater!  Well, it's...

Sweet Baby Cap

This Sweet Baby Cap is knit from Classic Elite Fresco left over from the Lightweight Pullover.

For Sale: Books and Yarn

Cleaning out a bit... I have some items for sale on etsy today, including autographed copies of Closely Knit. louet Riverstone yarn to make Ysolda's...

Fabric Studies

...sort of obsessed with fabric right now. a quilt by a friend new curtains out of Park Slope Leaf Dots Fabric , purchased at Z Fabric . a numbers...

Way Late Finish in Ravelympics 2010

...but hey, still pretty impressive.  There are a million ends left to weave in, and once again I have to go on a button hunt, but the knitting is...

Whisper Cardigan Update

I have received many e-mails from anxious knitters asking how to purchase the Whisper Cardigan pattern since the Spring 2009 issue of Interweave...

Chair Pocket

I know this is random in the midst of the Ravelympics.  My progress is so slow on my project, it's not worth posting about every day.  I do think it...

Ravelympics - Opening Ceremony

Okay, people, I am going to give this a go! I have my yarn all lined up. Pikkuveli calls for Cascade 220, which I am going to use for the MC and...

Diamond Hoodie on my little dude

Okay, this is a little big, but I couldn't resist trying the Jasper Diamond Hoodie , from Kristen's book Vintage Baby Knits on my guy today.  So cute!

Gifted: Vine Yoke Cardigan

This sweater looks so much better on my friend Dayna than on me!  I'm happy knowing it will be worn rather than sitting in my closet.

Blooms End Bibs

I have to showcase my friend Darlene's bibs she just started selling on etsy. They are a steal, too, considering how lovingly they are handcrafted!...

Ravelympics 2010

I am writing this with my little boy in my arms.  Although he sleeps through the night in his crib, he won't nap during the day unless I hold him. ...

Sewing Nook

Abe had to move into my office after his back porch office proved to be too cold for working in all day.  I've spilled some of my stuff into the hall...

Nice work, Knitters!

I thought I would remember 2009 by showcasing some of my favorite finished Knitbot knits by YOU fine folks.  There are so many beautiful garments out...