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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