Introduction To Knitting
I am so excited to share with you some knitting basics, knitting videos and a wonderful review. This will be the first of a three part mini series, How to Knit with Simply Stavish. If you have always wanted to learn how to knit but never took the those first steps, watch these videos and get inspired.
Review
In honor of my learn how to knit series, I would like to share with you the beautiful Christmas stocking patterns written by Judith Tollefson. Judy hails from my home state of Maine and has many passions including calligraphy, graphic design, kitchen design, garden design, sewing, knitting and needlepoint. She has taught calligraphy, knitting and needlepoint courses.
Years ago Judy designed her house and many of the materials that were used to build the house were from her grandparent’s barn, that she used to play in as a child. Her house is now situated on the land her grandparents bought back in the 1920′s. How very special is that?
After moving into her house, she decided she needed the perfect Christmas stocking to display during the holidays. When she couldn’t find the “perfect one”, she decided to design her own. After much ripping, tearing, and brainstorming, she finally came up with two patterns that she was relatively happy with and displayed them for the season.
Following Christmas, she made adjustments to the stockings and decided to launch her Christmas Stocking Collection. A year later, she showed her 2007 Christmas Stocking Collection. Two years after that her designs appeared in the Christmas Edition of Vogue Knitting, which is big stuff in the knitting world.
I had the pleasure of reviewing one of Judy’s Christmas Stocking Kits, which includes a pattern and all of the yarn to complete the project. Judy’s Christmas Stocking Kits range from classic Christmas red and green colors with snowflakes and trees to elegant white and green motifs. With so many beautiful choices, I had a difficult time narrowing it down. I finally decided on the distinct Cars and Trucks pattern, for Xander.
Each pattern is written easily and will be a breeze for knitters who are comfortable with Fair Isle (stranded color work) and knitting in the round. If you are new to knitting, this kit would be a great goal for you to aim to achieve. The second year I learned to knit, I set out a goal to learn Fair Isle, took a private lesson, and knit my first color work hat. I am now addicted to the beauty of color work patterns.
The Cars and Truck pattern took me a little over a month and a half to complete and I love how it came out. Is it perfect? No. I have several mistakes in the color work, because I was either tired or just not paying attention. Lucky for me, most of the errors are on one entire side, so I will be displaying the nearly error free side.
Judy sells her Christmas Stocking and Mitten Patterns, as well as Stocking and Mitten Kits. Please visit her shop to ogle over her amazing designs. You can find Judy on Facebook at Judy’s Colors or sign up for her monthly newsletter.
Judy’s Colors is offering all readers of Simply Stavish a 10% discount on any purchase. Please use the coupon code: MS2012dis when shopping at Judy’s Colors.
Giveaway
One lucky reader will win $60.00 off total order at Judy’s Corner to purchase your very own Christmas Stocking Kit.
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So helpful, Mindi! Love the tutorials.
So glad it’s helpful!!! Will be doing more too!
Great tutorial even though I’ll never learn how to knit! {crocheter}
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October 25, 2012 at 10:35 PM
Ooooooh! I was just contemplating knitting a stocking earlier today! All but the youngest of my household have personalized stockings, and they’ve discontinued the style. I think I’m ready to learn intarsia!
And my favorite yarn is Malabrigo.
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This is my very first stocking and I just love it. Now my husband says I have to knit my other son a stocking this year or he will feel left out. I’m not sure I have it in my to knit another entire stocking…maybe for next year. It is a lot of work plus I have a few other WIP I want to finish.
Yumm Malabrigo!
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October 26, 2012 at 9:38 AM
Tried knitting once, and failed miserably! Your stocking turned out beautiful!
Jenny F recently posted..{Review} Trick Cavities & Treat Your Kids This Halloween!
Aww bummer!! It took me awhile to get it. Thanks!
Hi! I am a knitter; however, I haven’t been TOO crazy with my knitting adventures. Mostly scarves and wool soakers to go over my son’s cloth diapers. Because of that, I’ve mostly knit with wool – which I love! I’ve also crocheted quite a bit and crocheted my son a ‘Hobbes’ doll.
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I’m a knitter and a crocheter. I love Madelinetosh and Noro. Malabrigo too is one of my favorites. Also I have frequent crushes on every yarn I see (Shibui for example…)
I’m a knitter and I would have a very hard tie choosing a favorite yarn, it changes with the project I am currently working on, but Malabrigo is one of my very favorite go to yarns.
I am an avid knitter and I love teaching others to share my passion. My favorite yarns are sock yarns and socks are my favorite knitted project.
I tried to learn to knit while I was pregnant with my first child and was too sick to concentrate! I would love to try again!
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Just started knitting, this is truly motivating for me! Not quite ready for a stocking yet!
I have tried knitting but my creations never look like the pattern. The stocking looks lovely.
Stopping by from SITS.
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I used to crochet, but have forgot how to do that as well. I am going to be bookmarking this and coming back once I have a little more time in my schedule!
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I am not a knitter but sure wish I was. I want to learn. I learned once just something simple but I need this refresher video! Thanks for posting and hosting this giveaway!
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October 30, 2012 at 2:07 AM
Good job! I am not a knitter just because I don’t know how to do it. I get jealous when I see things people make.
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I’m in the process of learning — my first dish cloth will be done soon (I hope!).
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