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Krista

Chicago IL

My creative journey through knitting, the designs that emerge and life interrupted.

Interests: knitting, playing games, cooking, gardens, shopping at the farmer's market, experiencing new cuisines

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new reversible baby blanket pattern

On a roll! Finishing up some ongoing projects feels good, not to mention productive. Focus and productivity have been my friends.....they don't come around too often, so when they visit, I couldn't be more thrilled. This is my first worsted weight baby blanket, usually I tend to favor DK weight... Continue reading

Posted Jul 1, 2018 at the knitting buzz

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inspired by the hills

Inspired by the the beautiful rolling hills of the Scottish Highlands is my latest wrap design, Glencoe Lace Wrap. Its interpreted in graphic geometric nature of triangles and diamonds. Its available in 2 sizes, suitable for lace yardage of 100 yards to 1500 yards. It can be knit in any... Continue reading

Posted Jun 23, 2018 at the knitting buzz

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Love blocking day. Blocking day is like a celebration. Celebrate the completion of a project. Its the end of a journey, with a new journey on the horizon. Its the day that the project transforms with just some water & pins. Blocking day is also a good day to start... Continue reading

Posted Jun 20, 2018 at the knitting buzz

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I really can't believe its been over 10 months since I started this project. When I started this project, I couldn't wait to wear it because I loved the color and the color name "Young Grasshopper". Then after the proverbial "beating myself up", I took a look back at what... Continue reading

Posted Jun 13, 2018 at the knitting buzz

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Serin Lace Wrap and Scarf pattern is graphic chevron design interrupted by a miniature diamond motifs offering textured detail while remaining light and airy. The pattern is written in four sizes, offering variety based on what yardage you have on hand. For me, I gravitate to the larger wraps and... Continue reading

Posted Jun 2, 2018 at the knitting buzz

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back in the drivers seat

My knitting has taken a back seat to a sundry of family concerns and events. Today I decided to hop back in the drivers seat..... This change for me was ignited by the pure and simple act of binding off...a.k.a.... finishing a project. This project has a little story and... Continue reading

Posted May 26, 2018 at the knitting buzz

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a new throw blanket design

I had some real fun with this blanket design. By increasing the scale of a Celtic Cross pattern combined with a Diamond Chain created an exaggerated motif complimented with a wider Seed Stitch border. Pictured below, the Alexander Celtic Reversible Throw Blanket, Alexander Throw Blanket is an easy to knit... Continue reading

Posted Jan 23, 2018 at the knitting buzz

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an infinity cowl for katie

I don't design that many cowls anymore, mainly.... or rather selfishly, I prefer wraps and ginormous scarves. Its a messing up the hair thing for me.....petty right? I know. But my daughter, Katie prefers the infinity cowl...she likes the no fuss, stay put, don't have to worry about it blowing... Continue reading

Posted Jan 20, 2018 at the knitting buzz

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new baby blanket design, all in time for the baby shower

The Baby Shower was a success! Three Sweaters and one Baby Blanket; all blocked, all ends woven in and all sweaters had buttons....all completed before the guests arrived. Sweet! 3 mo size Baby Cardigan in Worsted weight 6 mo size Striped Baby Cardigan in Fingering weight 8 - 10 yr... Continue reading

Posted Nov 5, 2017 at the knitting buzz

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a bounty of baby sweaters

Another Baby is on the way, its a boy and due in January near the Great Lakes. Winter near the Great Lakes can be extra cold and windy and is the perfect excuse to knit lots of sweaters, hats and blankets for our new "bundle of joy" , keeping him... Continue reading

Posted Oct 18, 2017 at the knitting buzz

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moving delivers a dose of reality

Moving has its own set of complexities. Whether moving within the same area, cross town or to an entirely new city/new state. I just did the latter.....oofdah! That's all I have to say about that! The reason for the move is all good. The actual "making the move" has a... Continue reading

Posted Oct 9, 2017 at the knitting buzz

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yarn shops on the go

When traveling, I love to visit local yarn shops along the way. Usually, I only focused on those stores around my final destination. Locating these stores used to take a little due diligence to map your trip with the help of Google. But things have changed...... Now these stores and... Continue reading

Posted Sep 25, 2017 at the knitting buzz

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all in for baby

Peek-a-Boo Baby Blanket was the inspiration for a dear friends niece's first child. The blanket was knit with The Fiber Seed Sprout DK yarn in color Glow Worm. After only using 812 yards of the 1125 yards purchased, I found myself wanting to take advantage of the remaining 313 yards.....you... Continue reading

Posted Aug 11, 2017 at the knitting buzz

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its all about the baby

It's so exciting when there is a new baby on the way. For me its time to create something new and which in this case means that I am knitting the same blanket twice... one for show and one to go..... Time to churn out some baby blankets.... Since the... Continue reading

Posted Aug 8, 2017 at the knitting buzz

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when inspiration strikes

Inspiration can come from anything or anywhere..... Enjoying my coffee this morning, I spied the intricacies of a one particular flower in a bouquet I bought. I love flowers! I had never seen anything like this before, and upon closer inspection, it struck me that this could be worked up... Continue reading

Posted Jul 22, 2017 at the knitting buzz

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yesterday blocking....today show-and-tell

Off the needles, into a soak bath, jump to the blocking board, severe stretching & pinning and VOILÀ.....Perfection. I love blocking day, its like the BIG reveal. Much like the caterpillar to the butterfly. The day that manifests all the long hours spent, perfecting each stitch, counting each repeat.... turns... Continue reading

Posted Jul 20, 2017 at the knitting buzz

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This year I have spent an enormous amount of energy knitting BIG Blankets. I do love giving them as gifts......guaranteed smiles! And who doesn't like smiles? BUT for now, I'm setting the blankets aside (for the most part) to get back to my true knitting love, LACE. My lace pashmina... Continue reading

Posted Jul 7, 2017 at the knitting buzz

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mimic reversible blanket

I had promised myself last year that I would never knit a big blanket in the summer months. Summer should be saved for lightweight or smaller projects like lace wraps, socks, hats and even baby blankets qualify, if its not too hot. But some rules are meant to be broken.... Continue reading

Posted Jun 30, 2017 at the knitting buzz

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what's on the needles

Usually, I have one or two designs on the needles. Typically, a project that is a little more complex like a lace wrap (these are my favorites) and something that is easier to take on the go like a baby blanket or socks. However, "usually", is not what's happening right... Continue reading

Posted Jun 28, 2017 at the knitting buzz

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kites & pinwheels baby blanket

A new Knitting Buzz Designs Reversible Baby Blanket Pattern that is chock-full of textural interest with a dash of playfulness in a new yarn. This whimsical pattern is apt to play tricks on your eyes. On first glance.... do your see kites? (a diamond pattern) OR do you see pinwheels?... Continue reading

Posted Jun 19, 2017 at the knitting buzz

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A PINK LLAMA......Is that like seeing pink elephants???? Only if its getting dizzy or hallucinating-ly intoxicated by yarn. Seems right! The pink llama was the star at the Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival. While in Cincinnati for a conference, I fell upon the Fiber Festival in Lexington Kentucky, which was... Continue reading

Posted Jun 1, 2017 at the knitting buzz

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mountain hollow farm yarn retreat

All Yarn. All Weekend. That's my motto and this is where I'm heading next week. The Mountain Hollow Farm Yarn Retreat is being held at the Pine Mountain State Resort Park (Kentucky). The resort offers cottages, log cabins and rooms in the lodge. Its known for its hiking & biking... Continue reading

Posted Mar 16, 2017 at the knitting buzz

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Winter hibernation just got a whole lot comfier. A cushy couch just isn't complete without a good throw blanket..... or two.... or three. A throw adds color and warmth to any room. Although, its not just an accessory, its functional too. This is especially true, when you wake up to... Continue reading

Posted Mar 14, 2017 at the knitting buzz

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100th pattern design

I can't lie....I'm kind of proud to say that I have hit a milestone....100 published pattern designs. Its been extremely fun to set out on this creative journey. Learned a lot along the way on this adventure. But most importantly, I am grateful for my many devoted fans and cheerleaders... Continue reading

Posted Mar 9, 2017 at the knitting buzz

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sometimes its the yarn

I do love to knit lacy designs. It takes a certain level of concentration and practice, that can be mastered by most knitters. The technique is for those who enjoy the process over the end product. The process of lace knitting is like painting a picture, but instead of paints... Continue reading

Posted Feb 27, 2017 at the knitting buzz

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