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Armadillo Wrap from Wild Knitting
The Center for Knit and Crochet’s July 2021 newsletter, In the Loop, invited readers to join a “What’s Your Favorite Vintage?” make-along. My mind immediately went to the knitted Armadillo Wrap from Angela Jeffs’ book, Wild Knitting (1979). I had…
Decorative Knitted, Beaded Collar with Bow
This is a beaded collar accessory designed to be worn over a sweater or top to dress it up. I made this to support and participate in CKC's Collar-Along Make-Along activity -- a make-along held in 2025 that was created to call attention to the beauty…
1970s Yellow Mohair Sweater
Description: Hand knitted Yellow Mohair Sweater, 1978, with V-neck, ties, cap sleeves.
Construction Details: knitted in flat pieces (back and front), seamed at sides and shoulders, with sleeve edges and neckband picked up after seaming to finish.…
BLM Yarn Bomb
This knitted yarn bomb hangs inside my front porch window. I designed and made it in support of the Black Lives Matter movement in July of 2020. I used size 13 needles and employed intarsia technique.
I live in a small community 30 miles east of…
Christmas Stocking
This Christmas stocking is one of a pair of stockings that Betty Lindsay, my mother-in-law, had knitted for me and my sister-in-law when we joined the family. The pattern is the Victorian Stocking Pattern by Valerie Root, published in Better Homes…
Coin Purse, Accha Alta, Peru
A hand knit coin purse with crochet or looped bobble decorations made in Accha Alta, Peru, a small Andean community located about 2 hours north of Cusco, Peru.
I purchased this coin purse in Cusco in 2017 at the Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del…
Kitty in a Basket Sweater by Beverly Barton, San Clemente, California, USA
From Beverly Barton, "From an Anny Blatt pattern. I made this in the mid-80s for DD#1. Used French angora for the kitty and yarn balls, and Hayfield wool blend for the rest. Made by Beverly Barton ca 1985 or 1986 for eldest daughter (#1 child) in…
Knit cardigan by Sally Feigen, Los Angeles, California, USA
From Beverly Barton, "My mother made it years ago. She loved gold buttons and raglan sleeves. Probably designed it also. Made in Los Angeles, CA ca 1980-2000 by Sally Feigen (1924-2011) for herself. Unknown yarn (feels like acrylic)."
Knit pullover by Sally Feigen, Brooklyn, New York, USA
From Beverly Barton, "Made by Sally Feigen in Brooklyn, NY ca 1964-1965 of 100% Scottish mohair for me, Beverly Barton née Feigen. I think she designed it too. I wore it through college; it was huge on me."
Knitted Vest, Colorful Stripes
Materials: Shetland-style, American-made 100% wool yarn, fingering weight, brand currently unknown. The pink tweed may have been an early Rowan yarn. Silver Mercury dime buttons with shank, ¾”.
Story: In 1991, I knitted this vest for my boyfriend,…
Salmon Red Cotton Cardigan with Colorwork and Beads
This hand knit cotton cardigan was a challenging project to make, featuring bold color work patterns in Fair Isle and intarsia, with textured stitches and beads. I have really loved it, and have worn it frequently. I wore it when the knitting…
Tassel Top, Knitted
My tassel-making adventure started when Bond America, under the leadership of my friend Cari Clement, offered a new product called Tassel Magic—The Ultimate Tassel and Fringe-Making Tool.
It was a fun tool, and I learned quite a bit from using…
It was a fun tool, and I learned quite a bit from using…
Two 1940s Cable Vests
Two matching handknit vests made from an original 1940s pattern. The yarn used was Purl Soho Linen Quill held double. Yarn content is a blend of wool, alpaca, and linen, and the colorway is Juniper Green. Pattern was retrieved from a hardcopy vintage…