Month: October 2011

Window displays, knitting magazines and store mannequins all have one thing in common this winter  season…the cowl neckpiece.  Many are long and some hug the neck with the  softest embrace.  Some are knit in one flat piece joined by a seam and others are knit on circular needles eliminating the need to seam.  Using minimal technique principles, knitting a cowl creates a plethora of options for stitches, yarn and embellishments.  Knitorious will discuss designing a basic cowl neckpiece in Knitisms 101 scheduled for November 7, 14, and 21.  Visit www.aworkofheart.com online to sign-up for class, and while your at it, check-out the variety of classes at the studio.

Knitorious just purchased Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts of 2011.  She is clicking her sticks to Talitha Kuomi’s Rib and Button Scarf.  The Rib and Button Scarf pattern has short-row shaping and button plackets.  The example uses a kettle-dyed yarn (Malabrigo Rios superwash merino; 210 yd).  Knitorious inspired to start this pattern at 10:00 pm, did not have the specified yarn at her fingertips.  What to do?  Stash investigation uncovered a superwash worsted weight handpainted  yarn spun using 100% superfine Australian merino.  Classy in color plum paisley (2009) was handpainted in the US by Dream in Color. 

Looking for a felted flower pattern embellished with sequins and seed beads? Knitorious has two self-published patterns available for purchase.

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Psst…keep on eye out for knitorious’ designer buttons.

Follow knitorious as she knits and crochets her way along a path of creativity.  A world of possibilities opens up through the lens of a Holga camera, experimenting with polymer clay, and pushing fiber to its limits.  knitorious welcomes you to her craft lounge furnished with an eclectic creative collection of interests and ideas.