On the Silver Screen close up

Behind On the Silver Screen Technicolor Movie Night Release 6

Lindsay Lewchuk Announcements, eco world, Joy of Knitting (2023 theme), Pattern Related, Q&A, Yarn Leave a Comment

After a couple of years in production, I’m thrilled to finally be able to introduce On the Silver Screen.  It was a mental puzzle that I eagerly dove into solving – how to take a scarf, On the Set, and convert it into a seamless sweater.  More than once my dyslexia had me jumping through hoops, but in the end with lots of photos to remind myself of knitting orientation, the scarf became a garment of beauty to wear! Glamour One of the ways my fellow indies enable me to join these collections is through yarn choice.  As animal-fiber-free in a woolly world, opting to pick a yarn company with a “Lindsay friendly” yarn was such a blessing.  Malabrigo was …

Malabrigo Yarn Mora and Verano on the deck

Behind the Design with Malabrigo Yarn

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I’ve so enjoyed being part of Malabrigo’s Quickies programs these last few years. Tweedy Toppers fits into the Joy of Knitting theme because of how much fun designing (& knitting) these Quickies are! The call, the submission, checking the email for the “ya” or “nay” and then celebrating with cameramom and cameradad when the “ya” news comes in. Keeping the secret until the release is definitely a challenge! As I work on the project I frequently announce to the family room, I’m “Miss September” this year ;-). Learn more about this 2-skein design, development, and the subtle influences on Malabrigo’s interview with yours truly about Tweedy Toppers on the Malabrigo blog here: September Quickies:</a> Tweedy Toppers — Malabrigo Blog (malabrigoyarn.com)

Tweedy Toppers glamor shot with sunset

Tweedy Toppers

Lindsay Lewchuk 2023 New Releases, Announcements, Cuffs, How-to Videos, Patterns Leave a Comment

Boldly shout with joy from the top of your boot cuffs, “Fall is here,” with Tweedy Toppers.  Perfect for falling temperatures as these toppers have a secret – fashion on the outside and warm functionality on the inside.  Keep your calves snuggly warm with the surprise of interior ribbing.  Create your own faux tweed by holding two fibers together.  The tech edited and test knit intermediate level pattern is fully written with a diagram and how-to video for starting the hidden interior ribbing. $10.00 Now available on KC! Note: KnitCompanion sets their own prices. Sizes: S (M, L, XL) to fit calf circumference of 12”/ 30.5cm (14”/ 35.5cm, 16”/ 40.5cm, 18”/ 46cm) with 1”/ 2.5cm of positive ease. Finished Measurements: …

Unleashed with Puddles all 3 sizes

Unleashed

Lindsay Lewchuk 2019 New Releases, Patterns, Puddles

Around here, leashes are rarely worn by dogs, but are often seen attached to humans. Why settle for common nylon, when you can knit “Unleashed” and enjoy the luxury of accessorizing with pure silk. Silk, while softer than a newborn pup’s ear, filament to filament, is stronger than steel. Tough enough to halt a barreling Great Dane, yet gentle enough to soothe his very particular eco human’s wrist, there’s no other way to roam through the woods, “Unleashed”.

River Bend at the Watauga River

River Bend

Lindsay Lewchuk 2019 New Releases, Patterns, Scarves, Spring

Twisting, turning, ever flowing, River Bend knits up a water and stone inspired summer design. Listen to the rhythm of the needles to hear the soothing sounds of water bubbling down the stony riverbed as you knit these simple stitches into your quick warm weather scarf.

Mora Cast On

Fiber Focus: Silk Yarn

Lindsay Lewchuk Announcements, eco world, Fiber Focus, How-Tos, Pattern Related, Puddles, Q&A, Yarn 1 Comment

Foreword: Are silk worms animals? If you answer “yes,” best skip this blog and avoid silk yarn.
A Tale of Two Princesses
Legend holds that a princess was enjoying a cup of tea in the garden when a silk cocoon dropped into her cup. The warm tea loosened the cocoon “glue” and as she pulled it out, she was first to see the lustrous and strong fiber that comprised it.

Moonlit Kiss back sleeved

Moonlit Kiss

Lindsay Lewchuk 2019 New Releases, Garments, How-to Videos, Patterns

A design as luxurious as the fiber with which you knit it; Moonlit Kiss invites you to create something special. Whether planned for a first date, a midnight rendezvous, or catching up with friends under the starry night sky, Moonlit Kiss transforms the phases of life as seen in the lunar calendar to stunning knitted lace.

Mora Cast On

Luxury in Fiber

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Luxury yarn deserves pie, especially when knitting on Thanksgiving! Happy Thanksgiving… Puddles and I are so thankful for each one of you! A luxury fiber like none other! Are you ready to have your fingers and FOs spoiled? Then this is the yarn for you! Brass TacksMora yarn infoWeight: Fingering Texture: Plied Yardage/Meters: 225 yards (205 m) Skein weight: 50grs Gauge: 28-30 sts = 4 inches Recommended needle size: US 1-2 or 2.25-2.75 mm Recommended hook size: US B-1 to D3 or 2,25-3,25 mm Content: Pure Mulberry Silk Cares: Hand wash, cold water. Dry flat.From the Malabrigo website. My Gauge Results Mora worked well on a variety of needle sizes! For the particular pattern I designed for the Malabrigo Quickies …

Savvy Cowl & Hat

Savvy

Lindsay Lewchuk 2017 New Releases, Cowls, Head, Patterns

Visions of sitting in an Oxford don’s old lecture room, scarcely heated save for the ongoing academic debate, inspired this fashion forward brainy style. Savvy’s elegance transports you from keeping your cool in the lecture hall to warming things up on a crisp autumn date. Whether worn in unity or as independent thinkers, Savvy hat and Savvy cowl will win you the final point! The tech edited and test knit pattern is fully written with the pattern repeated charted. Savvy hat crown decreases are also fully charted. $8.25 Sizes:Cowl – One Size 24”/ 61cm around by 9”/ 23cm tallHat – Small (Medium, Large, X-Large) to fit head sizes 19”/ 48.5cm (20”/ 51cm, 21”/ 53.5cm, 22”/ 56cm) with 1.5”/ 3.8cm negative …