The January issue of Creative Knitting is out now and includes an interview with me as well as the pattern for my homage to the first sweater–a brioche rib jacket– my mom knitted for me when I was a baby. It was pretty cool to be able to make a using Sheep(ish), then have my [...]
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Sheep(ish) Toddler Jacket in Creative Knitting!
Posted in Knitting, Vickie Howell on December 5, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The Raspberry Beret Pattern Revealed….
Posted in Knitting, Uncategorized on November 22, 2011 | 1 Comment »
A month or so ago, Cari posted a picture of her granddaughter adorned in Simply Soft designs. Some of you have asked about the pattern for the beret Hazel was wearing. Turns out, this pattern never made it to our website like we thought. So here is the pattern for those of you who would [...]
New Sheep(ish) Pattern: Zig-zag Sticking on About.com!
Posted in Knitting, Vickie Howell, tagged christmas, gifts, holiday, stocking on November 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
…the (knitted) stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that Saint Knitolas soon would be there. Ok, that was obnoxious. My point being though, that if you’re planning to knit holiday stockings this year then now’s the time. Wouldn’t you know it, I have just the pattern for you! Type on over [...]
ETSY: How-to Tuesday
Posted in Knitting, Vickie Howell, tagged etsy on November 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Stop on by the Etsy blog to see yesterday’s How-to Tuesday post, by moi. In it, I show you (via video) how to do the pattern stitch for my Wrist Factor wrist warmers. Make a pair for yourself, then whip out a few more for the guys and gals in your life.Enjoy! Stitch.Rock.Love, Vickie
Vase Cozies for Fall Decor
Posted in Knitting, Vickie Howell, tagged fall, home decor, thanksgiving on November 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I love it when I get to reuse a project for more than one season–it makes the time put into knitting it, even more worth it! This month I busted out the Chevron Vase Cozies I designed for Craftzine.com in September, and worked them in to the Fall decor at our home. I love how [...]
Stitch.Rock.Knit-along Recap!
Posted in Knitting, Vickie Howell, tagged Cover Cowl, gifts, KAL, Knit Simple, knit-along, Knitting, Sheep(ish) on November 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Last week we officially said “so long” to our Stitch.Rock.Knit-along. Unofficially however, it lives on. The threads on both Ravelry and Facebook are still up as well as the how-to cable video on YouTube, so feel free to continue working on cowls and sharing pictures–we love seeing ‘em! Just like any host, I was nervous that no one [...]
Stitch.Rock.Knit-along Starts Today!
Posted in Knitting, Vickie Howell, tagged cowl, KAL, Knit Simple, knit-along on October 19, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Hey there! I’m thrilled to announce that the first, Stitch.Rock.Knit-Along for Sheep(ish) yarn starts today on both Ravelry and Facebook! We’re all casting-on for the Cover Cowl (pictured) from the holiday issue of Knit Simple Magazine. Wontcha join in the fun? This cowl was designed with busy people like you in mind. It’s lush, beautiful, but quick [...]
Knit and Crochet Fashionista!
Posted in Crochet, Knitting on October 11, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Wonder where all the wonderful knit and crochet projects end up? Well, these ended up on my favorite model, my 5-year old granddaughter, who put them all together by herself – and loves the look – and I do too! Party beret, Simply Soft dress and scarf, Simply Soft Chunky legwarmers. You can [...]
Holiday Knit Simple On Sale Today!
Posted in Knitting, Vickie Howell on October 4, 2011 | 2 Comments »
I’m honored to announce that the holiday 2011 issue of Knit Simple that I’m on the cover of officially hits stands today! On it, I’m wearing a Sheep(ish) cowl I designed using a double-strand of yarn. I wanted a project that was luscious, stylish and quick-to-knit, so it can be made for loved ones for [...]
Drive-by VK Live Recap
Posted in Crochet, Knitting, Vickie Howell, tagged vk live, vogue knitting live on October 3, 2011 | 5 Comments »
As much as I’d love to wax poetic about the fantatic-ness that was Vogue Knitting Live, L.A., I have a manuscript due in 4 days. I guess you’ll (read: I’ll) just have to settle for a few iPhone pictures with captions. Enjoy! Entrance sign My very 1st student of the weekend was a [...]
