Diana natters on... about machine knitting

I've been ever-so-slowly working on a new book for mid-gauge knitters, and just finished one of the pattern items for the book.  This ...

Mary Anne Oger made a beautiful Aran-look red scarf - http://knitwords.blogspot.com/2016/07/aran-look-scarf.html

I love Synnove's baby things.  Take a look! http://rettogvrangstrikk.blogspot.com/2016/07/strikkefasthet-knitting-tension.html

I hardly ever do non-knitting posts, but I enjoyed this so much I just had to share it - A short video, Kurt Vonnegut on the "shape o...

Really pretty socks at Rhythm of the Needles. I sure am glad somebody besides me is blogging about knitting this summer!  It's been aw...

I think this contrasting two-color cable is pretty enough to get you to try out your Intarsia (picture knitting) carriage!  Have a look at h...

I'm going to have a great Independence Day - going to knit a bit, and we'll attend an amazing fireworks show this evening!  I hope y...

I haven't blogged much lately, but I do keep on cooking along. Our club decided not to do a seminar in August. As a matter of fact, Kn...

This is a fun little video that I picked up at the Rhythm of the Needles blog, and I thought y'all might enjoy it. Of course, I we...

Getting your socks to turn out like a matching pair isn't always easy in self-striping yarn, especially if it's a large repeat of va...

Ahh, learn from an expert: http://susanguagliumi.com/tension-matters/ When I was struggling with my first knitting machine - and lost, s...

This post https://cutlermac.wordpress.com/2016/06/10/often-overlooked-maintenance-the-knitting-arm/  over at Yet Another Canadian Artisan ha...

Knitting machines make lace by transferring stitches from one needle to the next, so it's all about the direction.  Wouldn't it be...

I just have to brag about Rhonda's shell stitch afghan.  Check out these pix: Check out the bumpy texture and the beautiful edgi...

This month's YouTube video shows how to shape lace with short-rowing, using a ravel cord.  This is a basic technique for working lace, a...

I was going to STOP buying knitting machines.  I had actually done a pretty good job of moving some of my machines on to new homes, but stil...

There are lots of ways to dress up a ribbed edging, and here's a really good-looking, easy one: This one is especially pretty for ne...

I'll never get over how creative, clever and generous machine knitters are!  Jane Raddatz of San Diego has written me and even sent pi...

I do hope you're having a beautiful and meaningful holiday. Easter means a great deal to me.  I have lots of Easter memories, and prob...

Check out this super cute turquoise and orange baby set: http://rettogvrangstrikk.blogspot.com/2016/03/turkis-og-oransje-kule-farger.html