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Vineyard MKAL Clue One!

Amanda — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 17:28:05 +0000

Welcome to September and the Vineyard MKAL Clue One! By now, you should have already received Clue One if you purchased the Vineyard pattern on Ravelry, and I hope you’re having fun. I’ve recorded a few videos and added them to my aknitica YouTube channel. I love to add tips and tricks to my patterns, […]

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Vineyard Mystery Knitalong

Amanda — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 01:44:55 +0000

Announcing the upcoming Vineyard Mystery Knitalong! Join me in September to kick off autumn and relax after the back-to-school mania. (But let’s not think about THAT just yet.) You’ll get to feel like a designer as you knit through each section, not knowing where you’ll end up. It’s exciting, isn’t it? The Vineyard Mystery Knitalong […]

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Inverse Reverse: A collection of reversible shawls

Amanda — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 14:26:11 +0000

It’s that time of year — when I always want something wrapped around my neck. I have a serious obsession with knitting shawls, so my closet is getting pretty full of various neck-warming devices. And yet, I still want to make more… (I picked up a copy of WestKnits BestKnits recently, and now I want […]

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One, A Shawl with Two Sides

Amanda — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 18:31:45 +0000

You guys, I am so excited about what I’ve been working on lately. I wanted to make myself a reversible, graphic, simple, shawl that was enjoyable to knit while I read a book. The obvious stitch to choose was garter stitch, but I had bought a gorgeous Julie Asselin gradient kit recently, and I really […]

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Scintillate Shawl Knitting Pattern and Super Special Discount

Amanda — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 02:25:38 +0000

It’s the weekend, and who doesn’t want a deal on an addictive shawl knitting pattern? I’ve just made my “Learn to Knit a Lace Shawl” class exclusive pattern available to everyone. I hope you like it, too. I’ve named it Scintillate. It is covered in diamonds, after all. Whether they shine or not in real […]

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8 Tips for Knitting Lace

Amanda — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 16:10:48 +0000

Does lace intimidate you? It certainly looks complicated — but the good news is that if you can follow directions, you can knit lace. And we already know you can follow directions. That’s how you learned to knit, right? But there are some extra things you can do to make knitting lace easier. So, here are my […]

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Sea Glass Shawl

Amanda — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 18:03:10 +0000

Are you looking for some interesting summer knitting? How about something in a nice, light cotton-linen blend, with pretty stripes and lace, that feels good to knit and even better to wear? And how about a knitalong and giveaway to make it even more fun? How about my new shawl pattern? I had a ton […]

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Effervescent Shawl Pattern

Amanda — Sat, 31 Aug 2013 15:29:37 +0000

I love lace shawls, but I do not always want to wear them. You know what I mean? I prefer to wear an every-day, toss-around-your-neck-and-go Shawl That You Wear Like A Scarf. In fact, scarf shawls are my new necklaces. They keep me warm, and I always feel fabulous and cozy while wearing one. They […]

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