Thank you to Nisrene L. for sending us this photo! She'll be receiving a coupon for 10% off because she got the yarn from us. If you would like to see your work featured on this blog (and get a coupon in gratitude), see this post for all the information. Nisrene crocheted two gorgeous baby hats out of Schulana Merino Cotton 135. She says that the Merino Cotton is now one of her favorite yarns. It's soft and machine washable, not to mention the fact that it comes in a ton of colors. What a great choice for baby items! Thanks very much for allowing us to share your work, Nisrene! We can't wait to see what you make...
Let's Twist Again! Continuing our round-up of interchangeable knitting needle sets, we have ChiaoGoo's stainless steel line - Twist. Stainless steel needles are highly durable and virtually hypoallergenic. They are also slick and smooth for excellent glide. Remember that all the parts and accessories discussed today are fully compatible with the "Spin" set we highlighted last week. The tips on the Twist needles are comparable to ChiaoGoo's sharper, "Lace" line of fixed-length circulars. That makes these needles ideal for fine stitch manipulation. The complete 5" kit comes in the same zippered case as the bamboo, but with a red ribbon. Just like the Spin set, included accessories are a needle gauge, stitch markers, cable connectors (one small for sizes US...
Sugar Skulls, and Spider Webs, and Lacy Hearts, Oh My! Laurie Kahn, aka Spider Mambo, designs amazing crochet creations from sunny Southern California. Her signature sugar skull motifs look great on trick-or-treat bags as well as hats, jackets, and tanks. Her striking visual style is unmistakable, and we are so pleased that she took the time to design the Asymmetrical Heart Shawl for us with the Pixile DK. She's offering a coupon code "HEART", good through 7 February 2017, to get the shawl pattern for FREE! Take a look at her Ravelry page, where you will find a plethora of patterns, both free and very reasonably priced. We asked Laurie a few questions so you could get to know her...
Nobody Does Bamboo Like ChiaoGoo Next up let's talk about ChiaoGoo's bamboo needles. ChiaoGoo makes some of the most popular bamboo needles on the market right now. The tips are made from Moso bamboo, one of the strongest bamboo species in the world. While single- and double-pointed bamboo needles are available in either the natural light color or the darker patina, all fixed circulars and interchangeables have the heat-treated patina color. Bamboo needles are light and warm in the hand, and the grip the needle provides is a real boon when working with slippery yarn. ChiaoGoo's bamboo interchangeable system is called "Spin". All the parts and pieces are fully compatible with the metal "Twist" system, which we'll take a look...
It's Hip to be Square First up for our grand review of interchangeable knitting needles is Kollage. While the fixed-length circulars come in both square and round tips, the interchangeables are available only in square. The square tips can be easier to use for people with arthritis or other hand pain. Some people also find that square needles improve the regularity of their stitches. The complete kit comes in a sturdy, canvas case. There is an outer, zippered pocket. This would be the perfect place to keep a needle gauge, stitch markers, or other small notions. Inside the case there are two zippered pouches and two sets of elastic bands. One set of elastic bands is full of the square needle...
