From the June 2016 issue
The smocking stitch is not only elegant, but fun to knit. It will give your bag style and a fun flair that will make others ask where they can buy their own Vitamin Chic!
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The smock stitch is an interesting and fun-to-learn stitch. Try out this great technique by watching this video tutorial! Then, be sure to try the Vitamin Chic Bag pattern on the next page to try out your new skills.
View ProjectFrom the June 2024 issue
Using a simple repeating pattern and a cute lace design, this project is a challenging, but quick knit that you’ll love to make next. Half-length sleeves also make this a great transitional piece from season to season.
View ProjectFrom the February 2016 issue
Using the tutorial on the previous page, knit this cushion with simple cables to adorn any couch. The cushion cover is striped on one side, cabled on the front and closed with a button band on the back for ease of washing.
View ProjectFrom the February 2016 issue
There is no need to be daunted by cables – they’re very easy to make! Cables are just a combination of knits and purls that are simply worked out of sequence, typically on the right-side of rows, by repositioning a number of stitches to a cable needle, holding them in front or behind your work
View ProjectBy Mari Chiba
One skein of chunky yarn, some size 17 needles and about an hour of your time are all you need to work up this plush cowl. Featuring the delightfully twisted night sky stitch, this cowl will give you the warmth you need as temperatures drop.
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From the December 2015 issue
A twisted stitch can sometimes happen on accident, by not paying attention to your stitches as you knit, but there is a way to use an accidental annoyance to your advantage and create an interesting stitch pattern out of it.
An intentionally created twisted stitch is usually just a decorative variation of a normal knit or
View ProjectFrom the October 2015 issue
The Leaf Cuff Mitten and Hat Set begins with an Old Norwegian cast-on method and features colored leaf motifs along the hat brim and mitt cuffs.
View ProjectFrom the October 2015 issue
The Old Norwegian Cast-On, also known as the German Twisted Cast-On, is a cast-on method similar to the long-tail method but with a few extra steps and an extra twist. You might choose to use this cast-on when knitting socks since it creates a stretch edge that resists curling.
This cast-on method is a little tricky,
View ProjectFrom the August 2015 issue
A hand-dyed yarn and bobbled texture combine to create a beautiful clutch that will remind you of your vacation all year round. Worked up in a dimensional stitch pattern with a stockinette liner, this clutch is perfect for carrying the necessities.
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