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Shop Knits and That for artistically handcrafted accessories that are sure to please. Why not express your personal style by choosing an accessory that matches your mood and captures your inner beauty! Are you interested in learning to knit or advancing your skills? Check out my knitting classes; I offer a variety of classes for adults and children. Note that classes are held in Acton, MA.  Contact me if you would like more information on products or classes or to place an order.

NEW:  I’ve classes for the Fall 2024 and early Winter 2025 listing – go to Classes for more information.
  

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2 weeks 5 days ago

For the upcoming Cats in the Hat class. I re-gauged to use DK yarn making the choice yours between DK or fingering weight. I knit a doubled fabric brim with the kitties on the inside as well! Check out the pattern and let me know if you’re interested in joining

Knits and That is with Island Yarn Company.

3 weeks 5 days ago

This is the Tegna pattern from Boyland Knits. I knew I didn’t have enough of the Koigu fingering yarn so off I went to Island Yarn in Maynard. Vicky was great and help me select the Juniper Moon Moonshine Fine. A Raveler gave me the idea of “color melting” so

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4 weeks 3 hours ago

In addition to my weekly knitting clinics and private instruction, I'm offering a few specialty knitting classes (stranded colorwork, roving lined mittens, lovely cowl using short rows) at my home in Acton over the next few months. Here's a link to my web site with more information.

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1 month 4 days ago

I had 1 skein of Malabrigo Silky Wool which I live working with. This is the Super Simple Silky Slip scarf, free on Ravelry. A great pattern for the amount of yarn I had!

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2 months 2 days ago

This was a fun, quick knit. Emilee Dee Mitts using 50g DK superwash merino (can’t remember yarn name). Nice stitch pattern and definition.

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2 months 6 days ago

Here are photos from recent finished knitting projects from some students. They did a great job!

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2 months 2 weeks ago

I’ve been quiet lately on Facebook lately, focused on finishing this lovely, but time-consuming Summer Breeze shawl. I posted about the yarn a couple of months ago - Scheepies Whirl. The colorways are gorgeous!

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3 months 2 weeks ago

I love the colors in this pair of socks I just finished knitting. Yarn is Lollipop (discontinued). I followed the basic KnitFreedom toe up pattern but swapped the Fleegle for the Fish Lips Heel which I like better.

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3 months 3 weeks ago

A fun, quick knit with leftover yarn after knitting a pair of socks. Free pattern - Straightforward Mitts. I really like the stitch pattern but next pair will be with solid-color yarn which will show it more clearly.

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3 months 3 weeks ago

A few folks have asked me how to catch floats when working a stranded knitting project. Here's a helpful video from Suzanne Bryan with the technique that I use. Note that this method is for when using both left and right hands to hold and work the 2 colors. I