Author Archives: MakerKnit

What to Do with Variegated Yarn: The Hydrangea Scarf

I received one hank of Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in a Mother’s Day yarn bouquet last year. This specially-dyed yarn contained a lovely mix of shades ranging from off-white, to pale mint, to light blue, to lavender, with small specks … Continue reading

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Lace Knitting: My Maiden Voyage

As usual, I have a few different projects going at the moment, of varying types, sizes, and levels of difficulty. One project is a beaded stole using laceweight yarn. While I’ve done lacy projects and used laceweight yarn before, this … Continue reading

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Blocking My Beautiful Radiance Scarf

Yesterday I finally got around to blocking my Radiance Scarf. It was so quick and easy, and now my pretty silk scarf is even more attractive. You can really see each of the lovely floral motifs now that they lay … Continue reading

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