by Robyn Roste | Apr 21, 2018 | Knitting
This post was originally published in 2006 on my personal blog to give my aunts the hat pattern I had written. My first pattern if memory serves. I was quite proud. Easy Toque Pattern I haven’t revised this pattern since the first time I wrote it out. I do plan...
by Robyn Roste | Dec 18, 2017 | Knitting, Tutorials
When it comes to knitting, choosing the right colour combinations is paramount. But how do you pick the perfect palette? You could just go with what the pattern designer suggests but what if you want to incorporate Pantone’s 2018 colour of the year into your...
by Robyn Roste | Dec 12, 2017 | Knitting, Patterns
What are the best free cowl patterns? Here are my top three. I love cold weather because I get to wear cowls. And the more I think about it, the more I realize the world “cowl” might be knitting jargon. Do non-knitters know this term? (BTW why can’t...
by Robyn Roste | Dec 5, 2017 | Knitting, Tutorials
You want to learn alphabet knitting? You are in the right place. But first we have to talk about the technique because once you wrap your head around this you will be able to stitch the entire alphabet with confidence and glee. To learn alphabet knitting first you...
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by Robyn Roste | Jun 24, 2017 | Knitting, Patterns
Every now and then I browse around for free knitting patterns and every now and then I strike gold. A knitted brain slug!!! I’ve never made a toy before, nor knit anything needing stuffing (actually that’s not entirely true). And I’ve especially...
