Tag Archives: knit

Book Review: Cozy Fashion Accents

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Jennifer Fleck

Cozy Fashion Accents By Becky Stevens Published by Leisure Arts, Inc., Maumelle, Arkansas, 2016 32 pages ISBN 978-1464743696 $9.99 US / $11.99 Canada This is a pattern book that contains 10 sets of accessories.  Each set includes boot cuffs, ear … Continue reading →

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Podcast Episode 3 is Live

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Jennifer Fleck

Show notes are available with links to the podcast here.  https://flecksoffiber.wordpress.com/maine-yarn-podcast-shownotes/

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Book Review: The Knitter’s Handy Book of Patterns

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Jennifer Fleck

The Knitter’s Handy Book of Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges By: Ann Budd Published by Interweave, Fort Collins, Colorado, 2002 112 pages ISBN 978-1931499040 $24.99 US / $27.00 Canada This book teaches the reader how to create … Continue reading →

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Swapping Skeins

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Jennifer Fleck

As I mentioned yesterday, I’m knitting a skirt out of Quince and Co. Phoebe.  Since the colors are slightly variegated, Ann suggested that I swap which skein I’m using every other round, so there are no distinct color differences when … Continue reading →

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Ann Budd!

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Jennifer Fleck

Yesterday I took an amazing class taught by Ann Budd at KnitWit in Portland.  She showed us a flexible design for “pleated” knit skirts.  We measured ourselves and picked out the yarn.  Then the swatching began.  A good portion of … Continue reading →

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