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Newsletter December 2014: Happy New Year!In the shop:I am happy to present my latest design, the knitted cowl Solfège: Designing a knitted item is a fun little adventure for me (though I’m not giving up crochet anytime soon).This is a very simple stitch pattern, all in knit stitches. The buttons make it possible to wear […]

Newsletter November 2014: A crocheted cordIn the shop:A beautiful new knitting pattern in the shop: Pop Poppies, a two-coloured knitted tam designed by Sarah Mombert. (photo by Sabine Feliciano) It’s a gorgeous project in stranded knitting, worked in the round. I find it to be a wonderful example of how a traditional technique can be used […]

Newsletter October 2014: Borders, turning the corner – 2In the shop:Two new patterns this month – one in crochet, the other in knitting !In knitting, I am welcoming a new designer in my shop, Heike Madeleine, and her beautiful beaded shawl Summer Rain:This pattern can be worked in any laceweight yarn in the shop – […]

Newsletter September 2014: Borders, turning the corner – 1After discussing different ways of attaching a border to fabric (in July and August), let’s talk about corners for a while.Very often, a crocheted border will be used around a crocheted or knitted project. If this is for example a blanket, a pillow or anything else with […]

Newsletter August 2014: Attaching a border with blanket stitchIn the shop:Let’s kick off the new season with some special offers! First up is an offer on a 100% wool from Plassard, at a very attractive price.Don’t forget to check the shop during the month of September for other offers.More information in the « Special offers » section of […]

Newsletter July 2014: A little border worked to needed lengthIn the shop:EclatDuSoleil has a new pattern for a splendid summer shawl: Such a beautiful bride. Worked in white linen (as in the picture), it’s a perfect wedding shawl, but I am also looking forward to seeing your interpretations in other colours and yarns!More information in […]

In the shop I’m very happy to present a new shawl design by the very popular and talented EclatDuSoleil: Corolle, a crescent-shaped shawl . The light and airy center contrasts beautifully with the magnificent flower border, which gives drape and character to this shawl. This shawl can be crocheted in any of the laceweight yarns […]

This month I had an e-mail conversation with Sarah in Switzerland. She wanted to make the OXIXO jacket using another yarn than in the original. It’s true that while the wool from the French Alps that Nathalie used in her jacket is locally produced and very nice, it comes in only two colours, cream and […]

Newsletter March 2014: Reading crochet charts (part 2)In the shop:I’m glad to introduce my own latest design: the tapestry crochet cowl Oona.  I worked the two cowls in Mochi Plus and worsted weight merino, using the Mochi Plus in the background on the red/brown one and in the pattern on the green/grey one.Many links are […]

Newsletter February 2014: Reading crochet charts (part 1)News:I’m very happy to present a new knitted shawl designed by EclatDuSoleil: Fraternal Twin.EclatDuSoleil worked her shawl in yak down and laceweight wool – laceweight alpaca is also a good option.More information in the shop.I have also added a new colourway to both the Mini Mochi and the […]