My daughter has been knitting since she made a 3-inch-square doll blanket at the age of six. I love seeing which patterns catch her eye, and which yarns the now-16-year-old chooses. I call her Belle on the blog because she’s social-media shy even though she’s a teenager. We at Knitcircus think a lot about making … Continue reading Peekaboo Mitts →
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Rattan Shawl Knitting
KnitcircusSep 7, '17
I was so excited about the new Brass & Steam Impressionist Speckled Gradient that I cast this project on right away, when the yarn wasn’t even fully finished processing (you can do that when you work in the dye studio…) I’d knit several garter stitch and/or lace shawls lately, so was feeling the pull toward … Continue reading Rattan Shawl Knitting →
Knitcircus Podcast #109
KnitcircusJul 19, '17
In which Amy returns from Knitting Camp just long enough to record a podcast and Jaala puts up with that behavior! Listen on Libsyn or iTunes Topics of note: Cool Knitters: Betts Lampers Cool Knitters: Janine Bajus, the Feral Knitter Events: Meg Swansen’s Knitting Camp Knitting Books: AlterKnit, by Andrea Rangel Knitting Books: Glamourie, by Alice and Jade … Continue reading Knitcircus Podcast #109 →
Wee Summer Knits
KnitcircusJul 13, '17
Tiny projects are just the thing for summer knitting, and this week I’m highlighting some darling wee quick knits. Socks! I call this my “drag-around” knitting. Pop it in your purse and go. pattern: Smooth Operator Socks by Susan B. Anderson yarn: Medium sock set in base Greatest of Ease in Welcome Back Sun Stripes … Continue reading Wee Summer Knits →
Knitcircus Podcast #108
KnitcircusJul 12, '17
Jaala lives her dream on a houseboat and Amy’s off to Knitting Camp again. Listen on Libsyn or iTunes Topics of note: Events: Meg Swansen’s Knitting Camp Literature: Houseboat Girl, by Lois Lenski Literature: Strawberry Girl, by Lois Lenski Literature: Goops and How to Be Them, by Gelett Burgess Exotic Locale: Amsterdam Anne Frank Museum … Continue reading Knitcircus Podcast #108 →