Linen stitch scarf

The Linen Stitch Pattern creates a beautiful flat, thin piece of knitting, similar to linens! It looks quite intricate, but it is simply a 2-row repeat of knits, purls, and slipped stitches. You can one or more colors, or a colorful yarn. Τhe stitch is not reversible, but it looks beautiful in both sides.  It's a great ways to consume yarn left-overs from your previous projects!

Right side of the linen stitch

Wrong side of the linen stitch

The linen-stitch (works with odd number of stitches):

Row 1: Right Side * K1, Yarn to Front, Slip 1 Purlwise, Yarn to Back * K1

Row 2: Wrong Side * Slip 1 Purlwise, Yarn to Front,  P1, Yarn to Back *, Slip 1

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until your work is the length you desire.

Alternatively, if you knit with circular needles, you can work always from the right side of work, cutting the yarn at the end of every row (leaving a long tail for fringe) and joining a new yarn at the beginning of each row (leaving a long tail for fringe).

The linen-stitch alternative (works with even number of stitches):

Row 1: (Right Side) K1 the through the back loop,* Yarn to Front, Slip 1 Purlwise, Yarn to Back, K1*, repeat from *to* to the end of row, finish with K1 the through the back loop.

Row 2: (Right Side) K1 the through the back loop,* K1, Yarn to Front, Slip 1 Purlwise, Yarn to Back*, repeat from *to* to the end of row, finish with K1 the through the back loop.

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until your work is the length you desire.

Trend report - fringes

Fringes are back and they’re taking over jackets, dresses, bags and footwear. 
Get inspired by the catwalks and add fringes to your knits to create stunning and trendy knitwear.
Scroll down to see how to create fringe with the loop stitch.

Watch the video tutorial how to knit the loop stitch, or how to add fringes to a project using a crochet hook:





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Yarn World Map Art project by Vanessa Barragão

In celebration of a partnership between London’s Heathrow Airport and Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, fiber Portgual-based artist Vanessa Barragão was commissioned to create a massive botanical tapestry. 
Using a range of techniques including latch hooking, felt needling, carving, crochet, Barragão mapped out and built up a textural surface that emulates a map of the world. Earth’s diverse climates and topography are represented in yarn: the deserts of Australia and Africa are conveyed in warm, low-pile colors, whereas Barragão represented the lush rain-forests of South America and the high peaks of central Asia with shaggy deep greens and coiling crocheted ridges. The artist also incorporated native plants like China’s Gingko biloba, European Cypripedium calceolus and the coffee of Africa. 

Barragão spent 520 hours on the piece, which is completely handcrafted and spans nearly 20 feet wide. The work is on view at Heathrow Airport’s departure area, echoing the diverse and globe-trotting guests who cross its path. 

Source: www.beautifullife.info

Yarnbombing at the Helsinki Cathedral

In 2011, the Martha Association and the Textile Teachers Association attempted to set a record and gather one thousand blankets which would be donated to the Federation of Mother and Child Homes and Shelters.
They met their goal and then immediately surpassed it by gathering 7,800 blankets. Three thousand eight hundred of these afghans were then spread across the steps of the Helsinki Cathedral and photographed.

Argyle-Fashion trend AW2019

Once the uniform of middle-aged golfers, argyle, the traditional Scottish pattern, has had its highs and lows in the fashion world. But, according to this season's most popular runways, it's officially back in favor.

Pringle of Scotland

 Pringle of Scotland

Antonio Marras

Anrealage

Gucci

 I'M Isola Marras

I'M Isola Marras

 Molly Goddard

 Molly Goddard

 Molly Goddard

 Preen by Thornton Bregazzi

  Victoria Beckam

 Victoria Beckam

Markus Lupfer

Get inspired by the catwalks  and knit your own jumper or cardi!

The following charts will help you creating your design:

Anonymous woman knits 75 winter hats for those in need

An elderly woman is making sure children stay warm in this bitter cold.
The 87-year-old woman, who wants to remain a mystery, has knitted 75 hats for kids.
“I like doing them. I think it’s fun. I just like to stay in the background,” she said. “Just because it makes me feel good that I can do something for someone.”
She wants no recognition for the 75 hats she has made for kids in need this winter. It takes her a full day to make just one hat and has been hard at work for months before the holidays.

Her daughter hung all 75 hats along a fence at Nelson Memorial Park in Plymouth. A few days later, only four hats are left. She hopes they go to kids who really need them in this freezing weather.  

“Just these little things would mean so much to someone who doesn’t have anything,” she said.
She also donates her hats to homeless shelters and plans to do the same next year.
“If I ever see anybody in Market Basket or something wearing one of the hats, I’d be thrilled to pieces,” she said.

Source:  https://www.boston25news.com

the Slipper Man of Ottawa

(Ash Abraham/CBC)

They call me the Slipper Man, but my real name is Robert Lacombe. I’ve probably knitted 20,000 pairs of slippers in my lifetime. 

(Ash Abraham/CBC)

From tattoos to yarn

I was a tattoo artist for about 10 years. I'd tattoo out of my house, but then my eyes started getting bad, so I had to quit.
My wife owned one pair of knitting needles, so I started knitting with chopsticks. She bought me my first pair or real needles.

We were married for over 30 years. During that time, my wife became sick. She had kidney dialysis three days a week. While she was on the machines getting her treatment, I’d wait for her in the lobby, knitting. I’d knit little things for other patients in the hospital, especially patients who didn’t have any visitors. I’d give them something, and they’d be happy.
It’s been 10 years since she died, but I am doing pretty good.

(Ash Abraham/CBC)

Nothing but a stitch

I could sit inside all day and watch television, but I like talking to people. After my wife died, I started knitting in places other than the hospital. Now, I knit all day long.
The only time I am not knitting is when I am at work. Even if it rains, I am knitting outside. I put a plastic bag over myself and keep knitting.
When I am not doing anything, I start to think about my problems. But when I am knitting, I have no problems. I am thinking about nothing but a stitch.

Robert Lacombe carries a shopping bag filled with needles, yarn and finger puppets he has made for children he meets. (Ash Abraham/CBC)

Comforting Patterns

I knit the same slipper pattern my wife taught me. It takes about 16 hours to make a pair. I go through tons of wool a week. And, I figure, there’s more feet in the world than anything else, and it’s really cold in Ottawa, so I’ll just keep knitting slippers. People who are sick or don’t feel great can wear my slippers and feel a little better.
I don’t want to sell my slippers online because I hate computers. It’s nice when I sell a pair, but talking to people is what I love the most. I’ve met people from all over the world.
I have no reason to stop. It makes me happy. Why would I stop doing something that makes me happy?
Knitting keeps my mind active, and makes me feel good. It makes me feel like I’ve done something with my life.

When he’s not knitting, Lacombe enjoys spending time with his cat, pictured here. (Ash Abraham/CBC)

Source: newsinteractives.cbc.ca