Knitting Archive

Conquering The Sock

Nicole Directions, Everyday, Knitting December 18, 2013

When I first started knitting, socks were the project that always held me hostage. I could easily manage the leg or the foot, but as soon as any mention of turning the heel or picking up the gusset was mentioned I was utterly and ...Read More

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All Wound Up

Nicole Directions, Everyday, Knitting, Products December 16, 2013

On Saturday we went to a local yarn store because the socks I have been knitting turned out to be too big for their intended recipient. I needed yarn. Usually when I am in need of yarn I simply open my MacBook and see ...Read More

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Rainbow Earflap Hat

Nicole Directions, Everyday, Knitting December 2, 2013

Hi, my name is Nicole and I am a Chroma addict. It sounds absolutely preposterous with an entire world of yarn fibers available to me that I always seem to find a way back to Chroma, but I do. Chroma with it’s gorgeous self striping colors, it’s ...Read More

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Knitting Mania: November

Nicole Everyday, Knitting, Me November 13, 2013

In September I gave you an update on what I was knitting. For my non-knitting readers I’m sure that post was completely enthralling and I apologize ahead of time, but I’m about to absolutely blow your mind because today I’m going to share my knitting ...Read More

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Patterned Hat With Beard

Nicole Everyday, Knitting October 29, 2013

One of my favorite clients at Kazoo Knits emailed me and asked if I could knit a beard hat for their grandson. These beard hats are everywhere and I honestly found them to be a little awkward. I just could not wrap my mind ...Read More

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Provisional Cast On – Yes You Can

Nicole Directions, Knitting October 2, 2013

Last week I was knitting mittens that had a scalloped edge and I was in a hurry. Usually I am either writing my own patterns or I read the pattern all the way through before I start knitting to avoid lines like this: Needless ...Read More

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