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Have you ever knit a whole sweater in a weekend? Our new Knit Stars project manager, Sunnie, just finished this Brookline Blouse – inĀ two days! And, while we donāt recommend the circumstances that led to her speed-knitting this sweater, we do highly recommend the project. In fact, itās leapfrogged straight to the front of my…
Read MoreClick for a special message from GG. Longtime readers know, I opened our very first yarn shop 16 years ago with this idea I called the āHot Loops Wall.ā After years of being frustrated, leaving yarn shops empty-handed because I couldnāt find cute project ideas to go with the yarnsā¦ I thought, why not build…
Read MoreIt was 3 years ago, at Vogue Knitting Live 2019. Thatās the last time that Gaye āGGā Glasspie and Adella Colvin (@lolabeanyarnco) were together in the same room. For the past 3 years, nearly every day, theyāve talked, texted or gone live together on Instagram. But the pandemic – and life – have kept them…
Read MoreDonāt you just feel like dancing after that record-smashingĀ Hot Loops Wall Reveal?Ā š This community came forward in a BIG way to show love for the Iconic Orange Lady (and still is showing up!). GG admitted she was a little nervous that you wouldnāt embrace her āorange-forwardā project wall – and youĀ showed up and showed out!!!…
Read MoreItās Knit Stars teacher announcement day!Ā š¤© We are ecstatic to finally be able to announce the names of our Season 7 Knit Stars. The theme for Season 7 is āTexture + Wonder,ā and we canāt wait for these innovative, inspiring Stars to share their personal āyarnstoriesā and workshops that will truly transform your knitting life.…
Read MoreBuilding color palettes can be a learned skill, especially with colors you donāt typically wear. But have no fear; Beata Jezek from Season 2 of Knit Stars will help you gain confidence in your color pairing skills and give you the tools to create a stunning color palette for your next project! Photo byĀ @chrisstricktĀ on Ravelry.…
Read MoreDo you ever wish someone would throw you a knitting lifeline? Then youāre going to love this weekās tip from Andrea Mowryās Season 2 Knit Stars workshop. If youĀ ever find yourself getting a bit nervous with a new stitch or a long pattern repeat, worrying that you might have to frog it back, do yourself…
Read MoreTrusting your gut can be hard. Especially when a Fair Isle project is on the lineā¦ This week, Season 2 Star Alexa Ludeman of Tin Can Knits brings you a foolproof tip for making sure your colors have enough contrast to pop! Photo credit: Caitlin Hunter The best way to get good at Fair Isle…
Read MoreIf youāre like me, this time of year you find yourself putting aside those grey knits of winter, and reaching for all theĀ color! Whether youāre an experienced colorwork enthusiast, or youāre just looking to dip your toe into multi-color projects for the first time, stripes are a great way to goā¦ And no one knows…
Read MoreSo, funny story.Ā A few months back, I was scrolling the āgram when a photo of yarn stopped me in my tracks. It was a colorway inspired by the movie āCoco.ā And Iām not sure if it was my memories from the movie or the absolutely breathtaking depth and balance of that colorā¦ But I…
Read MoreIf youāre like me, justĀ lookingĀ at cool storage solutions makes me feel calmerā¦ So whether todayās message inspires you to organize your needles and notions, or it just provides some eye candy for your Sunday, our mission will be accomplished. š¤ Letās get it rolling with thisĀ 3-minute video clipĀ with Hannah Thiessen from Knit Stars Season 4.…
Read MoreDo you ever find yourself in a color rut? Wishing you could push your own color envelopeā¦but afraid to invest in the yarn without knowingĀ for sureĀ how it will turn out? It happens to all of us. Thereās comfort in the familiar. And when weāre drawn to a project, itās often because of the color. So…
Read MoreThis is the ādo what the Knit Star says, not what I doā edition. š In Season 3, Knit Star Andrea Rangel shared some simple, but critical stranded colorwork tips.Ā Watch this 2-minute clipĀ for her āstop and spread,ā āblock before you judgeā and most importantly, ācolorwork gaugeā tips. In my defense, IĀ didĀ swatch before starting āThe Owen…
Read MoreAs beginners, weāre often drawn to bulky yarn. We love the look. Even more, we love the idea of speed. āIāve got a shot at actually finishing this project!ā we think. But Iāve noticed, as we progress in our journeys, we can tend to leave bulkies behind. Thinking they look too beginner or even too…
Read MoreI finished a thing! Well,Ā almostĀ finished.š„“ I still need to close up those little underarm holes on my new Sipila sweater. But the timing is perfect! Because this weekās Knit Stars video tip comes from Masterclass Season #2 Star Alexa Ludeman of Tin Can Knits. Itās a one-minute fix for neatly sewing up those pesky holes…
Read MoreThrough the years, our Knit Stars have survived some pretty intense filming conditions. But so far, I think Martha Wissing takes the cake! We filmed Marthaās Knit Stars workshop at 15,000 feet, at the Pacomarca sustainable alpaca network HQ. If you own Season 4 of our Masterclass series, watch Marthaās segment closely. Youāll hear the…
Read MoreYou may have heard that, when we created the first Knit Stars Masterclass 7 years ago, I was afraid to fly. Especially over the ocean. But ever since that first trip to Amsterdam to film Nancy Marchant, making her tuck stitch brilliance accessible to our Masterclass students around the worldā¦I havenāt been able to stop.…
Read MoreLast week, I spent four days at the beach. Alone. When my mother heard this was happening, she freaked out. āOh no! Whatās wrong?!ā she asked my son when he mentioned it. āIn her whole life, Iāve never known Shelley to want to be alone.ā At first, I laughed. Of course I like some quiet…
Read MoreHave you ever found yourself in the middle of a cable project, on the go, and without a cable needle? Sure, in a pinch you can use a paper clip, double-pointed needle or even a pencil. But what if you could work your cables with just your fingers? Itās the knitterās equivalent of a flying…
Read MoreAmbah OāBrien from Knit Stars Season 6 shows you 9 ways to wear a shawl. This year Iām resolvingā¦ to Wear The Damn Knits. šš½ Tell me if this sounds familiarā¦ Iāve got a closet-full of handmakes. Sweaters, cardis, shawls, scarves, hats out the wazooā¦ And still I go around most days in leggings and…
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