Category Archives: Knitting

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Dreaming of and Knitting for Summer

Posted on March 27, 2014 by MakerKnit

I started some “summery” projects recently. They are both for my daughter, and they are both from Berroco’s Lake House pattern booklet (#341). The first is a simple stockinette stitch tank top (named Montauk) with some subtle but sweet details … Continue reading →

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Update: Beaded Lace Stole

Posted on March 10, 2014 by MakerKnit

As of yesterday, I am officially halfway done with my beaded lace stole, which is also my first “true” lace knitting project. The progress is slow, and was especially so last week, having screwed up twice. Thankfully both times I … Continue reading →

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The Lucille Hat

Posted on March 2, 2014 by MakerKnit

I named this hat Lucille after my grandmother, for whom I created it. She wanted a hat she could sleep in, so I chose stockinette stitch since it would make a smooth and comfortable fabric. Because I was using a … Continue reading →

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