I haven’t done too much ice skating in my day (although I do feel it’s kind of my duty as a Canadian to know how). Somehow Amanda’s pretty Owlie Headband makes me want to jump in the car and head to one of the local mountains for some romantic skating. I picture snowflakes and hand holding and some hot chocolate afterward.
This darling accessory is knit in Blue Sky Alpacas Suri Merino, a soft luxurious yarn that comes in many pretty shades to showcase an owl of your own!
Tags: Amanda Kaffka, Headband, Owl
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There absolute must-have-perfect-gift for the new knitter leaves me with no doubt. There is simply no other book I have found more helpful in my entire knitting career. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Stitch and Bitch!
Debbie Stoller is funny, concise, and most importantly, helpful. She clears up knitterly confusion with clear pictures and a no nonsense attitude. For the more than novice knitter, Superstar Knitting (also from Debbie Stoller) is a great addition to the Stitch and Bitch family with some more advanced techniques demistified.
Tags: Beginner, Debbie Stoller, Stitch and Bitch
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Tis the season for tree trimming parties and the perfect gift is a hand knit ornament. Since it’s still early in the holiday knitting season I still feel okay about knitting up something fancy like these little lovelies!
These are For The Tree by Coop Knits and they are truly adorable. They are knit up in sock weight yarn so a couple of skeins will go a long way. The question isn’t really whether or not to knit up one or 20 of these but which colour pallete. Traditional red, white, and green? A Suessical Chartreuse? Perhaps a quirky pink, green, and white? A golden pallette? Wintery blues? The possibilities are endless!
Tags: Christmas, Decoration, Holiday, Ornament, Sock
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There is a tradition in my family of the Advent Calendar. Opening a little gift or candy each day of December leading up to Christmas Eve. There is something wonderful about creating a sense of anticipation, it’s like an easy scavenger hunt with a fantastic ending. Here at the Urban Yarns blog we will be posting something new every day leading up to Christmas so I hope you enjoy!
First up is a pattern that is so very popular on Ravelry at the moment, the ‘Gaptastic’ cowl. It’s knit in Bulky yarn and takes only 280 meters. It’s the perfect quick knit gift! It would look great in any of our bulky yarns, Spud and Chloe Outer, Classic Elite Twinkle, Cascade Eco Plus or Blue Sky Alpacas Bulky (among others). The weather is turning chilly so you can head out to a local mountain in your own cozy wrapping cowl.
Tags: Bulky, Cowl, Gaptastic Cowl
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