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Sep 13, 20222 min read
TUTORIAL: Right and Left Leaf Increases 🌱
The stitch pattern of Morana Mittens contains a very unusual couple of increases. To create "leaves", growing from the "stem", we need to...
Sep 2, 20191 min read
TUTORIAL: Twisted Right-Slanting Decrease
I love designing cables and lace with twisted stitches. Straight lines of twisted stitch columns make every lace pattern so refined....
Apr 27, 20192 min read
TUTORIAL: Tubular Cast On (Folded Method) for knit 1, purl 1 rib
When it comes to cast on technique, this one, is my favorite, hands down. Borrowed from machine knitting, the Folded Method of Tubular...
Sep 5, 20182 min read
NEW PATTERN: Waves and Sand Top
I have to tell you, I love designing tops. The idea of wearing knits all year long makes total sense to me. And it is alway a most...
Aug 29, 20182 min read
NEW PATTERN: Coquille Top
Who says that cables are only for winter? As a lifelong cable-knitting aficionado, I strongly disagree with that! One can knit and wear...
Aug 24, 20183 min read
TUTORIAL: Tubular Cast On for Mt. Auburn Cardigan
The Interweave Knits Fall 2018 features one of my favorite menswear designs: Mt.Auburn Cardigan. It has everything I love in mens knits:...
Jan 3, 20182 min read
Cayley Pullover
Last October a friend of mine send me a direct message on Instagram with a link to Rib magazine website. 'Irina', she said, 'This is the...
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