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Magical Woodland Knits – An Interview with Claire Garland

I recently acquired a copy of Claire Garland’s book Magical Woodland Knits. I was immediately enchanted by the beautiful image and gold embossing on the front cover. It is a beautiful publication, printed on fine paper and containing creative photos of the complete projects (twelve woodland animals), as well as detailed photos of the construction of each project.   ✨Be…
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Nomadic Knits issue twelve utah nevada

All about issue twelve : utah / nevada!

For our most recent issue, Nomadic Knits traveled through Utah and Nevada, curating a collection of knitwear from fifteen local dyers and ten designers from around the world. The knitting patterns include socks, a hat, a shawl, a cowl, a tank top, a cardigan, and five pullovers ranging in weight from fingering to bulky. Each design name is inspired by…
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Leonie Dawson Academy Blog

How Leonie can help you shine brighter✨

Who is Leonie Dawson, AND why are we talking about her instead of knitting? Excellent questions!! Let’s go. Who is Leonie Dawson? Leonie Dawson is the creator of multiple popular online courses and workbooks, including the Brilliant Biz and Life Academy and the My Shining Year Life and Business Goals Workbooks. She is an artist, an author, and a killer…
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Lonely Hearts Club KAL Blog

Lonely Hearts Club KAL

Welcome to the Lonely Hearts Club Knit-Along (KAL)!   A knit-along, also known as a KAL, is an exciting opportunity for knitters to come together and work on a common project. It’s a great way to challenge yourself, learn new techniques, and connect with other knitters from around the world. The Lonely Hearts Club KAL is perfect for knitters of…
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Knitmas Day Zero

Knitmas : Day Zero

Welcome, Knitmasers from around the world! We are SO glad you’ve joined us for the Twelve Days of Knitmas MKAL. Think of this as the official entry into the land of Knitmas. We call this Day Zero, and it contains all the information that you will need to get off to a great start on Knitmas morning. This post is…
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Patty Lyons Interview

Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks

Patty Lyons recently released a new book, Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks*, and we were lucky enough to receive an early copy to review. I’ve been carrying it in my knitting bag for a month.  It’s that good. We were also able to get our hands on a copy to give away! (This giveaway has ended, but be sure to…
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Knitmas_Is_Coming

Knitmas is Coming!!

Ah, Knitmas… 🎶 It’s the most wonderful tiiiiiiiiiime of the year 🎶 The Twelve Days of Knitmas Mystery Knit-Along(MKAL) is our annual let’s-spend-this-awkward-post-holiday-time-knitting-together-and-shaking-off-the-stress-of-the-season MKAL. It is a twelve-day knit-along full of fun and friendship, and at the end of it, you have a beautiful project to gift or keep. To join in the fun, simply sign up for our email…
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Bulky hat knitting patterns for quick knitting gifts

Knitting Gifts for Knitters and from Knitters This is the time of year when many knitters find themselves stitching madly to finish dozens of knitted gifts before a looming end-of-the-year deadline. So many of us overcommit, not just in our knitting but in countless areas of our lives, so why not simplify where we can? How about a quick bulky…
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books to knit to

Books to Knit (and Travel!) To

Why is it that knitting and reading seem to go hand-in-hand? Whatever the reason, knitters are a reliable source of fantastic book and podcast recommendations. A few weeks ago, I asked for some suggestions to keep me occupied on the drive from Utah to New York, and our Nomadic Knits community came through in a BIG way! Below is a…
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Knitmas in July

Knitmas in July

Join us for Knitmas in July! One of our favorite things every year is getting to celebrate the Twelve Days of Knitmas with all of you, and we just couldn’t wait for December to do it again!  For the month of July, we’ll be doing all things Knitmas. All of our Twelve Days of Knitmas MKAL designs from the past…
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Block read gauge swatch

How to Read and Block Your Gauge Swatch

You’ve Swatched; Now What? You have your piece of knitted fabric that’s about 4×4″/10x10cm, but what do you do with it? How do you tell if it’s right or if it’s wrong? And then what do you do if it’s wrong? If you’re swatching in the round, read this blog first. Mark the Stitches to be Measured Let’s say your…
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Me Made May

Me Made May

We’re about a week into the month of May and I’ve been noticing #memademay popping up everywhere. Well, social media “everywhere,” that is. I like to make things, and there’s plenty of May left, so I thought I’d see what it’s all about. A blogger / author / sewing teacher / dressmaker named Zoe started Me Made May thirteen years…
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