Tag Archives: summer

Damn straight I made it.

So what if that amazing summer sweater from ZARA is only an effortless $79.90. So what if you know knitting it will most likely cost you an arm and a leg. (Don’t even think of mentioning the word acrylic- it’s … Continue reading

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Color me Crazy

Color has been a main topic throughout theblackstitch’s repertoire. But seriously, can you ever get enough color? If Rachel Zoe says color blocking is in, then we best be listening. This trend of supporting your fashions through color is most … Continue reading

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Feather your Fancy

To contradict the delicacy of all the lace hitting the runways, there have been an influx of feathers sported by every designer imaginable; Chanel, Sonia Rykiel, ADAM, and of course Alexander McQueen. At first, one might not view this as a … Continue reading

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TREND ALERT: COVER IT.

Summer is on all of our minds, unless, of course you live in Australia. But for those of us north of the equator, we can’t wait to break out in style for the beach, pool, or simply tanning in Central … Continue reading

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Cable it up

Cables have always been a way to jazz up your knitting. Whether a garment, blanket, or accessory, adding braids to your knits can only make your piece that much more attractive. While many knitters may be frightened by the cabling … Continue reading

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