Summer already feels like a very long time ago. In my corner of the world, the temperatures are falling, the leaves are starting to drop and the kids have long been back in school. But let’s take a moment to pause and look back on the Confident Knitting projects we made this summer. Maybe it was your vacation/taycation knitting? Maybe you did it with a summery drink to hand? Maybe it distracted you from a heat wave, or jump-started your autumn wardrobe planning? It’s fair to say that, for our Confident Knitters, knitting really knows no season, and you all produced some beautiful FOs between June and August. Let’s revisit them!
Read moreFinished Burnished Mittens!
Somehow or other, I’ve ended up with a small back log of Things to Show Off! And, oh, is today’s rather lovely (if I do say so myself).
Read moreLive Chat with Lily Kate France
Lots of people dream of being knitwear designers. But few people think of it — let alone realise it! — as young as Lily Kate France. Lily published her first knitting patterns when she was just 12! Now, at 23, she’s a powerhouse of a knitting designer, creating really beautiful and fun knitting patterns with a keen eye for detail and modern silhouettes. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Lily since she first started out and was absolutely thrilled when she came on board for Confident Knitting!
Read moreAdding Horizontal Interest with Vikkel braids! (Video tutorial)
Are you ready for a nifty technique to add horizontal interest to your knitted fabric? Vikkel braids are this month’s technique for Confident Knitting, and they are a great way to frame other stitch patterns, or to give a horizontal detail to your fabric.
Read moreBurnished Mittens + Vikkel Braids
It’s time to welcome July’s Confident Knitting pattern, the Burnished Mittens by Lily Kate France! Do you spy those tidy, irresistible little bands around the cuff? They are this month’s featured technique, Vikkel braids!
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