Abfabulies

Custom-made skirt

I’m really enjoying the pattern classes I’m taking. I must admit, it was a bit confronting in the beginning. Sure, we had to take each others measurements, I was prepared for that. And that each one of us had to go and stand in front of the class so we could determine where our lumps and bumps were to decide...

Thundercats, ho! – Free knitting chart

Ah, youth sentiment, I guess I’ll always carry you with me. And now even on my feet. Here’s a little Panthro tribute to go on my right foot. And of course I couldn’t not do the logo. You can download both the logo and Panthro charts, and can find them on Ravelry through the links below. Next up is the...

Creepy bride

Another recruit enlisted to my creepy cute crochet army! Given that the last enlistment happened over a year ago, I don’t think I will be invading anything soon, though… For the moment, I’m not even sure where the other members are stored… I blame the move! If I’m completely honest, this creepy bride has actually be finished for ages. Except...

Saucy convertible

I may have already mentioned a few times that I like retro clothing. So I thought the Knitting it old school knitting book would be just my cup of tea. It contains some great-looking vintage patterns (although, to be honest, not as many as I would have hoped). The pattern that I really wanted to make was the saucy convertible,...

Pattern drawing classes

Have you seen this clip? It was used to announce the grand opening of Westfield Stratford City. Pretty neat, hey? I love how the couple dances its way through all that fashion. So pretty! Ah, retro and vintage. It sure is my weak spot. That’s why I took up pattern drawing classes. I’m secretly hoping to design my own versions...

How to steek – crochet method

Steeking means that you cut right through your knitting. Now, don’t get your scissors out just yet. You need to prepare your attack: secure your stitches first to avoid the rest of your work unravelling. Steeking is usually done in circular knitting. It’s said to be very useful to get your armholes right in fair-isle work, or for turning a knit-in-the-round...

How to knit intarsia in the round

When you try to find information about knitting intarsia in the round on the internet, most of the time you’ll be told that it’s not possible. The big problem when you try to do it: your yarn ends up at the end of your row, while you need it to be at the beginning. If you don’t like bending the...

It’s going to be Legen – wait for it – dary! – Free knitting chart

Any of you watch How I met your mother? I didn’t know the show at all until a couple of months ago. But then, from one day to the other, I was hooked. My husband and I watched all 6 series in just a few weeks time. And we’re very much looking forward to the next season! Our favourite is...

I love to cycle seat cover

Living in the bicycle-friendly city of Ghent, my bike is my main means of transport to get from one place to the other. I cycle every day. That’s why I thought I’d pimp my – very nice and purple – ride and crown myself Queen of the road. And not only that, of course. I found a very lovely pattern...

Socks and stripes

Self-striping yarn. Have you used it for projects? Do you like it? I’ve started to love it! The first time I read about it was in a The knitting circle, a novel by Ann Hood. In this novel, a woman named Mary learns to knit to find comfort after her daughter died. In her knitting circle, Mary learns to knit...