Journal
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Explore the Gansey Tradition of Scotland
Thanks for stopping by the Nomadic Knits blog! I was fortunate to receive a copy of The Gansey Knitting Sourcebook by Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell and to ask them...
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Knitmas in July Tutorials
Welcome to Knitmas in July!🏝️ I've recorded multiple tutorials for the Knitmas in July KAL, not because it's a difficult pattern, but because it's summer, and I want to make this...
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Knitmas in July 🏝️
Who else is ready for Knitmas at the beach?? For the first time ever, we have an official pattern and kits for the Knitmas in July Knit-Along! If you're new...
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Lonely Hearts Club Tutorials
Thanks for joining me for the Lonely Hearts Club KAL! The 2024 Lonely Hearts Club pattern includes some techniques that may be new to you. I've created videos to illustrate...
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Lonely Hearts Club KAL 2024
Calling all Lonely Hearts! (Happy hearts welcome, too💕) In 2021, the Lonely Hearts Club KAL was created in an attempt to bring some joy to the sometimes bittersweet "season of...
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The perfect holiday gift knitting patterns
This time of year is a bit of a contradiction, eh? We're supposed to relax and spend time with the people we love. Meanwhile, many of us have maxed ourselves...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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How to Block and Wash Hand-Knitted Socks
Do I need to block my hand-knitted socks? Yes! How do I block my hand-knitted socks? We've got you, read on! How do I wash my hand-knitted socks? We'll cover that, too!...
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How to Duplicate Stitch
What is Duplicate Stitching? Duplicate stitching is a form of embroidery that can be used to add design motifs to a completed knitting project. Using a tapestry needle and a...
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How to join in the round
JIR. Join in rnd. Join to work in the round. If you've only ever knitted flat before, or if you're brand-new to knitting altogether, you've come to the right place!...