Dec 21

Dec 21 I Got an Amazing Skein of Handspun--Now What?

Whether you have a few hanks or just one precious skein handspun yarn should be the star of your project. We’d like offer a few suggestions for knitters and crocheters to consider:

Quaker Yarn Stretcher Shawl.JPG — Quaker Yarn Stretcher

by Susan Ashcroft

Cowl knit.jpg — Handspun Floating Cowl

by Nicole Feller-Johnson

Steven B Shawl.jpg — Wiggle Shawl

by StevenBe

crochet hat.jpg — Divine Hat

by Sarah Arnold

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Knit Fold Pleat Repeat

Simple shapes are ideal for the novice knitter, but the clever folds and fastenings of Knit, Fold, Pleat, Repeat will intrigue the experienced crowd too. These techniques are easy to learn, and the design possibilities--and new combinations that come to light once you begin--are nearly endless. Each design starts with a simple rectangle, square, or triangle and builds from there: to fold, drape, or twist the shape into a garment or accessory, and to introduce pleats, welts, and slices along the way. Every pattern has a gorgeous high-fashion style, and the projects are so addictive to knit--you may find yourself making the same garment in new colors and yarns so you'll have one for each season. The book includes thirty-six patterns in all, each with variations.