In the spirit of Make Do and Mend, I did something recently that I’ve done only once before that I can recall: refashioned my own knitting! Six years ago, I knit Susan Crawford’s Perfect Christmas Jumper pattern. It’s a gorgeous, classic novelty holiday sweater. As an aside, if you’re familiar with… read more »
There are a lot of things I love in this world. Knitting is one of them. Vintage is another. History, yet another. When all of these things come together, it’s magical. Such is the case with Susan Crawford’s latest project and upcoming book. It’s called The Vintage Shetland Project. If… read more »
It’s hot and humid out, and I have a brand new fair isle cowl to show you. Just what you would expect in June, right? What can I say, I knit for the wooly months all year around! If you’re a knitter, you may have heard that vintage knitwear designer… read more »
Hello all! Sorry things have been so quiet on my end, as I mentioned in my last post my dad is in town visiting. He’s wrapping up his visit soon and then my schedule will be a bit more normal… well, until my mom and step-dad come for a visit… read more »
I’m so excited to announce this today! I’ve been keeping it under wraps for awhile now and it’s been quite difficult, let me tell you! First (and not the part under wraps), as those of you vintage knitters out there may already know, Susan Crawford of A Stitch in Time… read more »
Finally, I have a finished project to share with you all! It’s about time. This is my latest sweater, with the delicate name of So Neat and Sweet in her Simple V-Necked Jersey (pattern link on Ravelry, my project page on Ravelry). It’s from A Stitch in Time Volume 2.… read more »
I’m not sure why I waited so long (oh yes, I kept forgetting!) but I finally pre-ordered A Stitch in Time, Volume 2. I am so excited for this book! Susan Crawford (who blogs at Just Call Me Ruby) and Jane Crawford also put out A Stitch in Time, Volume… read more »
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