...a hat pattern I just released and my 100th published pattern, so, this one is a milestone. That's why I want to be able to share this (very simple, yet elegant) hat pattern with all the knitters out there, so, for a few days it will be free for download; yes, free, hurry up, my …
... Merry Christmas! May all your wishes come true!!!
I do not consider myself a prolific pattern author; living is not as easy as I would like it to be, at least not here in Greece and this can be quite stressful. I know knitting is supposed to free you from stress and this is true. Releasing a pattern is a slow procedure, especially …
...wip I have managed to finish this year and how I feel about each one. I'll start with projects from other designers' patterns and will proceed with my own designs tomorrow. "Think Big" is a pattern by Deborah Newton that appeared in Vogue Knitting Magazine. I "magnified" the pattern a bit, using chunky yarn and …
...as we were the other day, I did not mention that apart from "knitting theme" podcasts, I also watch some other podcasts on YouTube and one in particular is a weekly "must" : Explore Your Enthusiasm with Tara Swiger. I have been following her for at least 3 years, I have bought her books and …
...more as a sketchbook than as a planner, but then, it IS meant to be used that way, too, isn't it? This is one of my favorite things, one of those ways to relax and just enjoy a few quiet moments in the company of my colored pencils... in case you wonder about i, well, …
...a hard person to please, when it comes to gifts. I've been buying him gifts for years, so I should know; well, he likes books and music, but then I wanted to knit a sweater for him, oh no, no, no, this will be too hot. I've made him scarves, they are lying there in …
...a quick last minute gift? Then, maybe you're interested in knitting a hat? I have sime suggestions for you, if I may: 1) La Mer Hat - a unisex stranded colorwork pattern 2) Sollux Hat - a slightly slouchy stranded colorwork pattern 3) |kastani'a| hat - a feminine slouch with a lace detail 4) Theta …
...is the name of my next-to-be-released pattern. It is the hundredth pattern I 'll be publishing and, if things work properly, it will come live on December 26, the Boxing Day. The pattern will be free for download for a limited time period, so, make sure you read my daily posts here, to know all …
...favourite things and then I don't feel so bad! 1. Yarn ( oh no, really? again? oh, but take a look at these babes, well...ok) 2. The sea 3. The moments (to be continued...) Stay tuned!!!
...as I never expected I could make it to Day #15, yet here we are! So, what shall I write about today? Well, today, I would like to write about how I started practising Tai Chi Chuan and how this helped me overcome fatigue and stress. I know, everybody says knitting is the new yoga …
...of my absolute favorite Christmas movies is a "must" especially when there is a MKAL on, I like to knit while re-watching a movie; I can pay attention to my knitting and enjoy the season at the same time. It has also become a "custom" in our house to organize pre-Christmas movie nights with homemade …
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