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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
Tip my hat off to…
“Saying you don’t look good in a hat is like saying you don’t look good in shoes!” Thank you Princess Kate and Queen Elizabeth for single handedly making “HATS” happen for us knitters this season. If it were not for … Continue reading
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Tagged chic, fashion, free pattern, hat pattern, hats, knit, knitting, pattern, pom pom, pompom, royal family, style, the gap, winter, yarn
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Lions and Tigers and Bears. O MY!
I swear this will be the last animal related post of the year. (Good thing it’s December 13th… ) Even though, real furs and skins are not my forte, animal print is by far an all time fave. (Faux- that … Continue reading
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Tagged 2012, animal, animal print, chic, color, debbie bliss, fashion, fur, knit, knitting, knitting animal print, leopard, pattern, print, style, tiger, vogue knitting, yarn, zebra print
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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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Tagged chic, color, knitting, purl soho, rachel zoe, string, style, summer, vogue knitting, yarn
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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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Tagged alexander mcqueen, bird, chanel, chic, clutch, fashion, feather, feathers, knit, knitting, pattern, purse, sonia rykiel, style, summer, yarn
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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
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
Lace up those hooks and needles…
Great news for knitters and crocheters, LACE has flooded the runways from garments, to stockings, to our favorite bags. Luckily, this trend is easily converted to lace charts for knitting, or created by crocheting with thin yarns. Many knitters and … Continue reading
Green is More Than Just a Color
The whole world has become infatuated with global warming and the concept of their carbon footprint. So, it is not unusual that this phenomenon has also affected the yarn industry. Whether its yarn, projects, or color, the eco- friendly obsession … Continue reading
Something Old, Something New
Who doesn’t love vintage these days? Well constructed garments have become a thing of the past, forcing savvy shoppers to look to used or gently worn clothing for fine well made garments. While trendy clothes have become accessible to mainstream … Continue reading
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