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Paulina with a twist
Here is Paulina knitted with A Verb For Keeping Warm’s Reliquary II in color Transnational Fury; the pattern takes just one skein. continue reading
Liesl, Version 2
Many of you have seen this version of Liesl at trunk shows or here on the Habu site. It is the same Liesl pattern but without the pockets and with a color change approximately 4″ below the armhole BO. continue reading
Where knitters go…
…when they can’t sleep. I love this tumblr! It is full of great knitting inspiration and eye-candy and is sure to put you in the mood to knit. I find myself getting sucked in every time I visit…
Long Katje
Remember cropped Katje? She’s a hoodie knitted seamlessly from the top of the hood down so it was very easy to undo the BO and keep going. I added length, hip shaping and pockets to make her a more wearable garment for me. continue reading
Connect with cocoknits
There are several ways to keep in touch with cocoknits. continue reading
Adrian in Fibre Company Road to China Light
Here’s Adrian knitted up in gorgeous Fibre Company Road to China Light (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel + 10% cashmere, 159 yds/50 gram skein). People keep finding new ways to wear Adrian, too! continue reading
About sleeves…
People sometimes comment that cocoknits runs a bit narrow through the upper sleeve. There is a reason! continue reading
New tutorial: how to sew down pocket linings
Have you been stuck trying to figure out how to sew down pocket linings? See the new cocoknits tutorial sewing down pocket linings.
Veronika in Joseph Galler Prime Alpaca
Here’s Veronika knitted up in Joseph Galler Heather Prime Alpaca (100% superfine alpaca, 8 oz/665 yds). It took just 2 skeins for the medium! continue reading
Stitches West 2012
Thanks to everyone who stopped by the annual cocoknits try-on party at Stitches West! This year we were in booths 809-811, next to Habu, trying on sweaters, talking about fit and techniques and having fun! continue reading
sewing down pocket linings
rag knitting
picking up stitches
short rows