Inspiration – All About Ami

Easy Eyelet Yoke Sweater by Knitatude

Stephanie — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 15:54:51 +0000

I have always loved following other designers’ patterns to challenge myself and learn new skills. Some of my previous goals have been to knit a pair of socks and knit a raglan sweater, both of which I had a lot of fun accomplishing (even though the raglan sweater was technically a tiny one for a teddy bear haha). I have always wanted to try and knit a yoke sweater, and Chantal of Knitatude’s “Easy…

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Knit Bulky Thrummed Mittens

Stephanie — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 22:29:07 +0000

For the past several years, there has been a certain project that has been on my to-try bucket list: Thrummed Mittens. Every year around this time when the temperatures plummet and the weather gets extremely frigid, I think about making thrummed mittens and keeping my fingers warm and toasty. Thrummed Mittens originate from Newfoundland and Labrador, and they are special mittens where little…

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Cozy Thoughts Colorwork Sweater

Stephanie — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 15:39:34 +0000

I have been a long-time fan of Amy Small, the owner and creator of Knit Collage! Amy’s yarns are so unique and immediately identifiable as they are unlike any on the market with their beautiful blend of colours and touch of whimsy. I have had the pleasure of working with some of her dreamy yarns with the projects pictured below: the Pom Bomb Hat and Dash Shawl (click the projects to see my…

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Lima Super Slouch Hat

Stephanie — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 16:26:01 +0000

Have you ever made a project shown on a yarn label before? When I was younger, I remember being so excited to find a written pattern in the label as patterns were much harder to come by (the patterns I followed were mostly found in books as there was no internet back then!). Nowadays I enjoy seeing the designs found on the yarn labels since they use that specific yarn and it is always neat…

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The Miriam Cowl

Stephanie — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 15:19:53 +0000

I love expanding my crochet and knit skills, and something that I have never tackled before is knit lace! Knit lace has such an intricate and elegant look and appeared very daunting whenever I encountered it in stitch books or online designs. My friend Vanessa of VanessaKnits has been a loyal supporter of my work and graciously offered to send me her original pattern with accompanying yarn to…

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My Favorite Vanilla Socks

Stephanie — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 16:27:38 +0000

One of my goals as a fiber artist has always been to try and knit a pair of socks. Socks and shawls seem to be the beloved projects of choice for prolific knitters, and the thinner yarns required appear so delicate and fine. Knitting socks seemed very intimidating with the fingering weight yarn, tiny needles, and the sock terminology (I had no idea what a gusset was or what turning the heel…

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Debrosse Knitwear & Templates

Stephanie — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 04:09:31 +0000

I find it so fascinating how crochet and knit designers bring their various backgrounds, life experiences, interests and strengths to create their own unique designs and develop a style that readers recognize and support! One such designer who has developed an absolutely stunning and modern aesthetic is Teresa of Debrosse Knitwear. Teresa lives in New York City and comes from a graphic design…

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Prem Knits Beanies

Stephanie — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 03:44:21 +0000

I love expanding my knitting skills by following other designers’ brilliant patterns! You may remember that I tried my hand at fair isle knitting with these beanies HERE and I got a taste of knitted cables with this Cable Crown Headband HERE. My eyes widened with excitement when I came across a gorgeous knitted Braided Cable Beanie on Instagram- I soon found out that the designer was Casey of…

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What’s Love Top

Stephanie — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 03:10:55 +0000

After I finished knitting my “Heartbreaker Shorts” by Wool and the Gang a couple of months ago, I was told that they were releasing a brand new yarn that sounded very intriguing! “Tina Tape Yarn” is a unique flat tape yarn that is made mostly of fibre from sustainably sourced eucalyptus trees (Lyocell/Tencel). According to the Wool and the Gang website, Tina Tape Yarn is 100%

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No Seam Sweater Dress

Stephanie — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 03:02:57 +0000

I’m a big proponent of learning new skills and challenging yourself to try new things you never dreamed of doing! This past Spring, I knitted my own Heartbreaker Shorts using a kit by Wool and the Gang and I love how comfortable they are! When I saw Chantal Miyagishima of Knitatude post about her brand new dress design called the “No Seam Sweater Dress“, I instantly fell in love with its chic…

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