Maker's Note - Feliz Shawl by Amor Esperanza

Maker's Note - Feliz Shawl by Amor Esperanza
Feliz (pronounced feh-leez): happy.We are delighted to present Feliz, the newest pattern from Amor Esperanza, long-time friend of both Patti and Yarn Culture. Amor has woven her love and passion for the culture of the New Mexico in every stitch of Feliz.“This design is born of the settings, colors, movements and sounds of fiestas (festive gatherings) in northern New Mexico, my current and ancest...

Maker's Note - Mayhem Shawl by Åsa Tricosa

Maker's Note - Mayhem Shawl by Åsa Tricosa
Meeting up with knitters at festivals and events, I'm often asked to share my experience and opinions about the garments and knitting patterns we feature. Today's Maker's Note is about Mayhem Shawl by Åsa Tricosa.Why I loved making it …Knitting MAYHEM was a knit I looked forward to working on every day until it was complete. Starting with Åsa’s signature shawl tab cast-on, I was intrigued with how...