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Craftsy class :: Modern Brioche Lace

Oh boy, am I excited to announce that my first Craftsy class is now LIVE!!! I have been developing this new class, Modern Brioche Lace, since June, and it has been SO much fun! It is actually on SALE right now for $19.99, so hurry to grab it at such a great price!

You might be wondering, what in the world is Craftsy?! Well, it is so many things, but first and foremost, it is an online forum for some of the most amazing classes you will find anywhere on the World Wide Web!!  Talented instructors who are experts in their field have developed classes in areas from knitting to crochet, sewing to photography, cooking, and even baking!  While I was there filming back in October, I got to meet Joshua of Man About Cake!  It’s a very cool show that Craftsy runs, I mean, how cool are his cakes?!

So, what is my class all about? I really wanted to create a class where anyone could come, sit down and relax, and learn how to create beautiful brioche lace…all in a no-pressure environment: the comfort of your own home!!  I have been obsessed with brioche lace for a long time, and it is all I want to knit and design.  But I know it can be an intimidating technique, especially for those who have never knit brioche before.  This is certainly not a beginning brioche class, but there are so many resources out there to learn.

www.briochestitch.com <- This is a great starting point for all you brioche beginners.  Nancy Marchant was my teacher, via her wonderful book, Knitting Fresh Brioche. She also has a few Craftsy classes: Explorations in Brioche Knitting, and Brioche Knitting: Exploring Color and Texture. The first class especially is a great one for learning the basics.

I also have some great patterns that could help teach you the basics!  My Sonnen shawl pattern is very good for beginners! If you want to start with a smaller accessory, the first pattern that I ever published, Pink Graffiti hat, is great if you want to start out with one-color brioche in the round.  This is a good transition to two-color brioche, without having to keep track of two different colored yarns.

All of that said, if you are familiar with two-color brioche, and you also feel comfortable with traditional lace knitting (yarn overs and other simple decreases), then you are TOTALLY ready for this class!!

Not only do I teach 5 of the most commonly used brioche increases and decreases, I also designed a new two-color brioche lace shawl specifically for the class!  The Provençal shawl pattern comes free with the class, and I will even be knitting it with you in the last half of the class!  It is a great pattern for brioche lace beginners, and I hope it inspires you to jump feet first into this wonderful technique!!

Seen here is the neutral gray version of Provençal that I knit during the filming of this class!

Here is a little teaser trailer for your viewing pleasure.

Please feel free to comment with any questions! And I hope you enjoy my class!  Thank you for following along.

Disclosure: All links to Craftsy classes other than my own are affiliate links.

 

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New patterns week!!!

Happy November!!  It feels like forever since I’ve written a blog post, and this one has ALL the news!!  The most exciting of which is to announce that my Ameyo shawl is now released on Ravelry and knitgraffiti.com!!  Receive a 20% discount using coupon code AMEYO through Sunday, November 5!  Offer will end at midnight Central time.

This was a very special collaboration with two beautiful Indonesian artitsts: Amelia of Papiput Yarns, and Meyo of Meyoco Illustrations. Amelia had already created these gorgeous color ways which were completely inspired by Meyoco, and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on them.  This is her Tough Sock base, shown in colors Peach Soda (Main Color) and Gili (Contrast Color, the blue one)…..they are basically my spirit colors.  I was so enthralled with Meyoco’s illustrations, her use of color, geometry mixed with lovely organic shapes. So I started sketching and came up with a new brioche design that I cast on as soon as I received the yarn!!

I took this photo after receiving the yarn. You can see my sketch in the background, along with one of Meyoco’s illustrations that inspired my design.

Amelia x Meyo = Ameyo.

Read more about this pattern on Ravelry, and see all the amazing projects my test knitters created!  There are so many wonderful color combinations. Also, be sure to keep your eye on Kitterly.com, they will have some very special kits with Papiput yarns, hand curated by myself and Amelia, starting tomorrow!!!

IN OTHER NEWS!!!!!!  I am also extremely excited to share with you another design that was shown this week: my Cobaltoan hat, which has been published as part of Issue 23 of Pom Pom Quarterly magazine!! The official preview has been released to Ravelry, as well as their blog, if you want to get a closer look.  Every single pattern in this Vivid Winter issue is just fabulous!!  I feel so honored to be among such beauty and talent.  Here’s a peek.

Aren’t these photos and styling just everything??  The beautiful photography was done by Laura Morsman (@lauramorsmanphotography on Instagram), and I just love the hand painted backdrops, painted by talented abstract artist Kim Whiteside (who lives in Texas like me!!). If you can get your hands on this new issue, you will not be sorry.  It will keep your needles busy all winter long, and hopefully our winters will be a bit brighter, too.

Thank you so much for reading, and for following along in my fiber journey!!  I love you all.

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New pattern release :: Autumn Vibes hat!

Feeling all the Autumn Vibes :: now available on Ravelry and knitgraffiti.com!!  Receive a 20% discount on this pattern through the end of today using coupon code VIBES at checkout.  Autumn Vibes is a color dipped hat with a textural arrow band, knit using the two-color brioche stitch. The pattern is written for two sizes: Adult Small and Large.  See the pattern pages for more details.

Remember my Summer Vibes shawl I released in July?  I was so inspired by the brioche arrows stitch pattern that I created for that design, I wanted to see what it would look like in a different application!  I loved working with YOTH yarns Best Friend for that summer shawl, and I wanted to continue working with them for this design.  Autumn hats should be totally squishy and warm, right?  Well, YOTH yarns Big Sister DK weight was an absolutely PERFECT yarn for this hat!  Seriously, it is so soft.  It is a blend of superwash merino (the softest), cashmere (wow, even softer), and a bit of nylon to give it a bit of memory.  And did I mention the colors??

Color Dipped version, shown in Large size

The pattern is written specifically for this color dipping, shown here in the Large size. I used colors Peach, Mint, and Caviar for this one. But I really wanted to see what it would look like in simply two colors!

Two Color version, shown in Small size

This sample used colors Mint and Caviar together for a neutral look. There really are endless possibilities for this pattern.  Knit it as written, or grab tons of leftover balls of DK yarn and create a super stripey version that’s the ultimate stash buster!!

Autumn Vibes modeled. Summer Vibes hanging in the background, shown in YOTH yarns Best Friend in colors Oyster and Cracked Pepper.

I like to wear my hats a little big, and this one has the perfect amount of slouch.  I truly hope you enjoy my newest pattern, and keep your eye out for another fun pattern this winter!!  (wink wink).

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New pattern release :: Primono!

I am so excited to share my newest pattern with you all!! Introducing Primono (Primrose Yarn Co. + Kimono)!!  This pattern is available both on Ravelry and knitgraffiti.com!  Receive a 20% discount using coupon code PRIMONO at checkout through Friday, September 8 at midnight CT.

Primono has been an idea of mine for almost one year, when I sketched it out last fall of 2017. I wanted to create a kimino-style robe that I could wear comfortably around the house, but something that was also stylish enough to be worn out on the town as a jacket! I was totally inspired by the fashion craze of wearing kimonos and robes as jackets, and the women who are wearing them around New York are just so fabulous. I knew I wanted it to be a modular construction, to keep it exciting.  And I really wanted to used different stitch patterns to ensure that it fit nicely on my body.

Originally, I wasn’t even thinking of using two-color brioche!  I was afraid that it would stretch out too much and just be really heavy.  But using Primrose Yarn Co.’s Sophia MCN fingering weight yarn actually kept it very lightweight!  I knew two-color brioche would give it an extra depth, and so I paired it with the slip-stitch honeycomb pattern for the waistband and collar.  This really helped give it some extra stability and cinched in at the waist!  The modular construction makes it SUPER fun to knit, and even though it is a rather large piece, the knitting just flies by as you’re constantly itching to get to the next section!

I wanted to add a modern touch to a classic kimono-style cardigan, so I created this brioche stitch pattern to bloom out of the waistband.  The pattern is carried up the back for added depth of interest.

Be sure to check out all of my amazing test knitters’ glorious projects!!  There were so many different color combos used.  And with the pattern being available in 7 different sizes, you are sure to find your ideal fit.  I decided I wanted 8″ / 20cm of positive ease, so I knit the size 46″ bust for myself.  I actually measured my own robe to ensure that this fit exactly the way I wanted!!  You can read more on the pattern page, and if you have any more questions, feel free to email me or leave a comment here.

I hope you enjoy my newest pattern, and thank you for reading!!

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Knit Graffiti loves Texas!

To help with the relief efforts going on across Texas in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, I will be donating 100% of all Knit Graffiti pattern sales to Red Cross Hurricane Harvey from today through this Sunday, September 3rd. All sales on Ravelry and knitgraffiti.com will be donated.

We have been thinking of everyone close by who may have lost their homes or belongings, and those in Houston suffering from the massive flooding. Thank you all so much for your love, support, and thoughts through this hard time for us in South Texas.

If you have already donated on your own, feel free to comment here and let me know.  I’d be happy to gift you a pattern of your choice.

Much love from Texas.  <3

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New pattern release :: Organic Angles hat!

I am so so excited to finally share my newest brioche hat pattern with you, Organic Angles!  You can find this pattern on Ravelry, as well as my webshop.  Receive a 20% discount using coupon code ANGLES through midnight CT tonight!

When Laurie from Feel Good Yarn Co. approached me to design a new brioche hat with her SilverSpun® yarn, I knew I wanted to create something totally different. I had this idea to use brioche increases and decreases to create interesting angles in the fabric.  Boy, was I surprised by the end result!  One side ended up pulling down, which the other side pulled up!  The asymmetry was much more drastic than I had anticipated, so I knew I had to come up with a plan to even out the hat for wearability.  That’s where the garter stitch striped short rows came in. Brioche really does have a mind of its own!

While visiting my family in Michigan this past summer, I was lucky enough to enlist the help of my super talented brother photographer, Peter Mowry!  He took some gorgeous photos, and really helped to showcase my new design.

If you’d like a chance to win an Organic Angles kit of your own, be sure to check out Wooly Ventures Maker Spotlight post about me and my newest pattern! She’s hosting an awesome giveaway, and Laurie from FGYCo. has generously offered yarn as part of a kit for the Grand Prize!!

Thank you to all for your amazing support, and I hope you enjoy my newest pattern!