Farm and Fiber Studio
Yep, that is it. Swatches. That is all I have gotten done post holiday. I guess it is not really post holiday. It is actually “in between” holidays since it is Dec. 28 and not yet past Jan 1. The weather has been so nice. We been riding a lot … Read More
Working on some small afghans on the Passap E6000…
Editing photos for knitting
I recently took an online class from Olgalyn Jolly. Olgalyn is a knit textile and knitwear designer in NYC. She also teaches at the Fashion Institute of Technology and the Textile Arts Center. When I saw she was offering an online class, I quickly signed up. Her class answered my many questions … Read More
The last thing you need in the summer is a blanket, right? Well, this was a special little blanket I knit for my nephew. Knit on Passap E6000 4 color double jacquard and designed with DesignaKnit (DAK) software. I have had quite a few people ask me how to design … Read More
OK, from reading the title of this post you may have been expecting something really amazing… but no…sorry to disappoint you… LOL! I found a pattern on Knit Picks website for flower pot cozies. I didn’t like their colorwork pattern but thought it would be a great way to knit … Read More
I knit the samples above a few months ago. I couldn’t decide whether to write up a tutorial or not…. I rarely post tutorials on my blog. I have always been inspired by my friend Carol’s blog. She has a wonderful blog for Passap knitters with lots of tips and … Read More
These are flat rib scarves knit in bright “happy” colors. The flat rib can be knit on any knitting machine with a ribber (double bed). Set your machine up for full needle rib (all needles in work on main bed and rib bed). Needles are alternating–not directly across from each other. … Read More
I finished seaming my Ruffled Cardigan. It turned out really nice. The pattern was purchased from Knit it Now. It is one of their dynamic patterns. The pattern was so easy to read. I guess I am off to look around on the Knit it Now website to pick out another … Read More
I am posting an update on the cardigan I am knitting. It is the Ruffled Cardigan from Knit it Now. This is a great pattern. The directions are well written and easy to read. I have finished knitting all the pieces, blocked them, and am sewing them together. The photo … Read More