Chances are, if you’re a fan of knitting podcasts, you already watch Confident Knitting designer Marceline Smith’s popular Hey BrownBerry show — she’s been podcasting for five years! But perhaps you’ve not dived into the (vast) podcast waters. Or maybe, like me, you rarely get a moment to enjoy a knitting podcast and, when you do, don’t know where to begin … there are just so many! No matter the reason, if you’ve not checked out the Hey BrownBerry podcast recently or ever, I’m going to suggest you rectify that immediately. Here’s why!
Read moreThe Magic of Mosaic Knitting (Video Tutorial)
Earlier this week, we shared the alternating cable cast on that provides the perfect start for Marceline Smith’s Terrain Mitts! Once you’ve knitted that ribbed cuff, it’s time for the main event … ever-so-clever mosaic knitting that gives the mitt’s body its distinctive pattern!
Read moreStart Ribbing Off Right! (Alternating Cable Cast On Tutorial)
Sometimes, it’s the little details that can really take your knitted projects to the next level. The baggy final stitch of a cable, tightened up. Long floats neatly trapped. Ends perfectly secured. Or, as we’re talking about today, a cast on that melts seamlessly into the stitches that follow!
Read moreTerrain Mitts + Mosaic Knitting
Are you ready for October’s Confident Knitting project? It’s the Terrain Mitts by Marceline Smith, and oh, do I think you’re going to enjoy knitting them! These cosy mitts are just the ticket for chilly wind and shortening days. And the best part? They look a lot more complicated to work than they actually thanks to the cleverness of this month’s featured technique, mosaic knitting!
Read moreWhat's Next for Confident Knitting?
We’re well into September now, which means the digital, every-month-a-surprise portion of Confident Knitting has come to an end … but the learning and fun certainly hasn’t! Ebook updates have landed and print copies are making their way across the world. Let’s have a peek at what we’ll be learning over the next stages of the journey!
Read moreConfident Knitting: The Designers
It’s here, it’s here: LAUNCH DAY! Which is exciting for a whole heap of reasons. You can now buy Confident Knitting! Which means we’ll all be casting on together soon! And, most immediately exciting: I can finally shout about the out-of-this world team of designers whose patterns we’ll be learning with over the coming months! These folks have been so amazing over the last year as we have worked on the book – through one of the most difficult years I can remember. They’ve come up with some really beautiful designs, and I know you’re going to love knitting them! So without further ado, let’s say hello to the team!
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