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Have you tried intarsia? We used this technique in our wee Crossed Cardigan sweater to get those colourful sleeves without any sewing. Click the link in profile to check out our intarsia tutorial! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The original is good…but I might like this more monochromatic version of the North Shore sweater even better!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀This week involved a little coffee and knitting and it was delightful.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀My family went kayaking in Deep Cove last week and I was reminded of the North Shore sweater. Emily and I often joke that I'm a bit too literal, so when I wanted to design something inspired by Vancouver's north shore I went right at it: water, trees, mountains. What you see is what you get!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Today's tasks include rainbow cuffs! What's on your needles? ~A⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Do you have a strategy for weaving in ends? I have two: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀This summer I've been doing some camping and it just wouldn't be a vacation without a few foresty pics in knitwear. That's totally normal right?If you're ready to cast on our free Anthology hat, but are seeking a little colour or motif inspiration, check out our gallery of examples! #AnthologyHat #FreeKnittingPattern⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀If noticing the beauty in the everyday, and practicing your craft are important to you, you'll probably be as delighted as I am by Felicity (Felix) Ford's @knitsonik KNITSONIK Stranded Colourwork Sourcebook.Not quite ready to design your own Strange Brew colourwork yoke? A sweater can seem like a BIG commitment, so start with the FREE Anthology cowl or hat first instead! #FreeKnittingPatternWhat do all of these sweaters have in common? (Swipe and see if you can guess)One of the most joyful, rewarding, and experimental parts of knitting is applying colours to stranded knitting motifs. We’ve got a tutorial to get you started! #KnittingTutorial⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Have you knit a Strange Brew yet?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Free Flax sweater hack! #FlaxSweater #FreeKnittingPattern⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Learn to knit lace in just 3 …⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Email Updates
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