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Finished Object: Crystallize Beret

This lovely hat is the second I've made of its kind.  My friend, Amanda, over at Dilettant Knits designed the hat originally for Knitscene.  When the design rights reverted back...

Finished Object & Giveaway!

I just finished two knitting projects that I'd like to share, and one I'd like to give away. First, the finished test knit... I just finished a knitted beret/slouch using...

Tyrian Loop, Knitscene Winter 2013

Tyrian Loop is a lace beaded loop that was just published in Knitscene Winter 2013!  I'm really happy to be included in this issue along with two of my super...

Columbina Camisole, knitted top pattern

Here's a new pattern out for August, my birthday month! The Columbina Camisole was named for the delicate two-colored flower, and this simple two-colored camisole with lace edges is perfect...

Beads & Quilting

These days, I've been working on a top-secret project for an unnamed magazine. See the sneak preview below... The photo shows several different types of beads and how they look...

Tutorial: Blocking Your Knitted/Crocheted Items

"Blocking" in the fiber arts world, is usually a finishing step. After your garment (or each piece) is knitted or crocheted, block to match the measurements given in your schematics,...