tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77505154642860269552024-03-14T05:39:01.220-04:00kathleen damesknitwear designKathleen Dameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08841043417898798256noreply@blogger.comBlogger1079125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750515464286026955.post-18626431455559482692020-11-03T12:45:00.001-05:002020-11-03T12:45:20.330-05:00Pattern: Arachne in the Pines Arachne in the PinesArachne in the Pines $6 or Ravelry and Payhip (no account necessary)I love contrasting something complex (looking) with a simpler pattern, don’t you? This snuggly cowl gives you the opportunity to improve your colorwork by beginning with a simple gingham pattern (that goes on the inside) before graduating to the larger (but truly not harder), traditional Spider in the Kathleen Dameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08841043417898798256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750515464286026955.post-62693364438262320742020-07-22T15:26:00.001-04:002020-07-22T15:26:08.616-04:00The Job of a Knitwear Designer (or Eleventy Billion and Counting)The job of a knitwear designer is really a lot (a LOT) of jobs rolled into one vague title: Designer. We usually clarify by adding handknitting or knitwear because otherwise people might think we are clothing designers or graphic designers or product designers or interior designers. Except we quite often are all those kinds of designers in designing handknits. So, here are all the jobs I (a Kathleen Dameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08841043417898798256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750515464286026955.post-7553619709645478382020-07-19T16:36:00.000-04:002020-07-19T16:36:18.233-04:00The Job of a Knitter (or Yarn Substitution for Fun and No Profit)The job of a Knitter is to take two sticks and some string and turn it into a self-contained object. It is a really fun job with truly endless possibilities. (CW: There may be some swearing because sometimes it’s the mot juste, but I’ll try to control myself; if you have a problem with that, you may be happier not reading further.)You can use actual pins and the finest filament of thread to make Kathleen Dameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08841043417898798256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750515464286026955.post-54289194663105704002019-05-24T00:07:00.001-04:002019-05-24T00:07:19.183-04:00The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Four, Episode Seven : The SplitToday (finally! the technical issues and building construction have been a thorn in my side - I’m so sorry!) we are talking about splitting the sleeves off from the body plus a clever use of the provisional caston *in the middle of the round*. You will love how this simple technique makes finishing your sweaters just a matter of weaving in some ends. If you haven’t already, visit http://Kathleen Dameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08841043417898798256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750515464286026955.post-45527957187771095972019-05-03T00:03:00.001-04:002019-05-03T00:03:32.176-04:00The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Four, Episode Six : The ColorworkToday I’m sharing some favorite colorwork techniques (two-handed knitting, anyone?) plus the way I do provisional castons. If crocheting a chain takes you out of your comfort zone, my provisional two-tail long-tail cast-on might just do the trick for you. And one gentle reminder: YOU are the boss of your knitting. If you haven’t already, visit http://www.kathleendames.com/Kathleen Dameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08841043417898798256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750515464286026955.post-10594062392683202702019-04-26T12:09:00.001-04:002019-04-26T12:09:46.397-04:00The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Four, Episode Five : LIVE SHOWTime for some real-time Sweater talking! Some knitters have asked me questions already, and I will be taking whatever questions you have live Friday, April 26th, at 10:00 EDT. Don’t worry if you can’t join me on YouTube live, as this will become a video the minute it’s over (and then I’ll upload the audio podcast). Questions you have about colorwork, top-down construction, and any other knitting Kathleen Dameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08841043417898798256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750515464286026955.post-8812811690555322252019-04-18T18:47:00.001-04:002019-04-18T18:47:10.508-04:00The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Four, Episode Four : The ChartsFor some of us charts are the best, for others they are a big “no”. Today I talk a little bit about different ways to work with charts, clarifying where to start and giving you a little insight into how I think about colorwork rounds. Don’t forget that you are the boss of your knitting! Remember: Episode Five: LIVE SHOW is coming up next week, so ask your questions now, and I will answer Kathleen Dameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08841043417898798256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750515464286026955.post-33575480561491290262019-04-13T14:48:00.001-04:002019-04-13T14:48:56.193-04:00VIDEO: The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Four, Episode Three : The Swatch
The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Four, Episode Three : The Swatch
Oh, swatching, you are not always our favorite, but you give us lots of good information (sometimes). Today we talk a little bit about different kinds of swatches, including my favorite: the swatch that is also a thing (like the Enwreathed Cowl or one of two sleeves). I also talk a little bit about needles and how you mayKathleen Dameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08841043417898798256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750515464286026955.post-90949004921695175832019-04-12T00:04:00.001-04:002019-04-12T00:04:41.802-04:00The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Four, Episode Three : The SwatchOh, swatching, you are not always our favorite, but you give us lots of good information (sometimes). Today we talk a little bit about different kinds of swatches, including my favorite: the swatch that is also a thing (like the Enwreathed Cowl or one of two sleeves). I also talk a little bit about needles and how you may only need one to knit a sweater (that’s how I do it, anyway). Kathleen Dameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08841043417898798256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750515464286026955.post-79786331765310662402019-04-05T00:04:00.001-04:002019-04-05T00:04:06.119-04:00The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Four, Episode Two : The YarnOoh, it’s time to talk a little bit about yarn. My favorite! Today’s mantra is: Know thyself (or thy intended recipient). When choosing yarn, it helps to consider what kind of sweater you WANT and how you will take care of it. Different fibers and their preparation will affect the yarn and, in turn, your final knit. Apologies for the technical difficulties that delayed this episode. I Kathleen Dameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08841043417898798256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750515464286026955.post-22455597104880394412019-04-05T00:00:00.000-04:002019-04-05T00:00:01.360-04:00AUDIO VERSION The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Four, Episode Two : The Yarn
Ooh, it’s time to talk a little bit about yarn. My favorite! Today’s mantra is: Know thyself (or thy intended recipient). When choosing yarn, it helps to consider what kind of sweater you WANT and how you will take care of it. Different fibers and their preparation will affect the yarn and, in turn, your final knit.
Apologies for the technical difficulties that delayed this episode. I Kathleen Dameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08841043417898798256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750515464286026955.post-60651877700962295602019-03-15T00:00:00.001-04:002019-03-15T00:00:16.923-04:00VIDEO VERSION: The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Four, Episode One : The PatternKathleen Dameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08841043417898798256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750515464286026955.post-74885343950059500832019-03-15T00:00:00.000-04:002019-03-15T00:00:05.647-04:00AUDIO VERSION: The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Four, Episode One: The PatternKathleen Dameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08841043417898798256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750515464286026955.post-48441317531060817612019-03-08T00:00:00.001-05:002019-03-08T00:00:05.431-05:00VIDEO VERSION The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Four, Episode Zero : The IntroKathleen Dameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08841043417898798256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750515464286026955.post-26033562737502765242019-03-08T00:00:00.000-05:002019-03-08T00:00:12.112-05:00AUDIO VERSION The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Four, Episode 0: The IntroKathleen Dameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08841043417898798256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750515464286026955.post-19538697312266961632019-03-07T13:28:00.000-05:002019-03-07T13:28:53.810-05:00The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Four, Episode Zero : Enwreathed Pullover
Are you ready for a new sweater? How about giving colorwork a try? You’re in luck! Today is the preview episode (or what I like to call Episode Zero) for Season Four of The Sweater with Kathleen Dames. We will be knitting the Enwreathed Pullover over the course of 12 weeks. Well, you’ll be knitting Enwreathed, and I will be working on a new design, The Heart Wants Pullover, which has similar Kathleen Dameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08841043417898798256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750515464286026955.post-5270580274912053222018-07-24T14:48:00.000-04:002018-07-24T14:48:29.899-04:00Pattern: Mariage Soeurs
Mariage Soeurs $8 on Ravelry (no account necessary)
Through 7/29 get $2 off the purchase of Mariage Soeurs. No coupon necessary. Discount reflected once pattern is in cart.
Originally designed for my sister’s wedding, this delicate cardigan combines Marriage Lines lace with the bobble-rich Nosegay pattern to create a feminine sweater suitable for any occasion. Waist shaping, ¾ sleeves, and Kathleen Dameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08841043417898798256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750515464286026955.post-3989912698071132372018-06-28T12:22:00.000-04:002018-06-28T12:22:05.609-04:00Pattern: Mother & Child Reunion
Mother & Child Reunion $US6 on Ravelry (no account necessary)
No I would not give no false hope
On this strange and mournful day
But the mother and child reunion
Is only a motion away
—Paul Simon, “Mother and Child Reunion”
Originally designed and knit as a gift for my daughter as a graduation present to wrap her up in my love, recent news compelled me to become one of the helpers by Kathleen Dameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08841043417898798256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750515464286026955.post-44748707316086798002018-05-04T17:17:00.000-04:002018-05-04T17:17:31.484-04:00Podcast on iTunes: The Blossom or the BoleKathleen Dameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08841043417898798256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750515464286026955.post-90657955254155145672018-04-26T15:00:00.000-04:002018-04-26T15:00:13.211-04:00Pattern: The Blossom or the Bole
The Blossom or the Bole $US6 on Ravelry (no account necessary)
O chestnut tree, great rooted blossomer,
Are you the leaf, the blossom or the bole?
O body swayed to music, O brightening glance,
How can we know the dancer from the dance?
— William Butler Yeats, “Among School Children”
Inspired by the Yeats poem "Among School Children", this asymmetrical triangle shawl begins with Garter Kathleen Dameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08841043417898798256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750515464286026955.post-90666694830251125372018-03-29T10:42:00.001-04:002018-03-30T10:07:23.029-04:00Guess where I’m going next week!
Guess where I’m going next week!
For One More Row Press's next publication, Alice and I are going on a recon trip and connecting with our Parisian designer and dyer friends.
I’m off to get a new pair of sneakers, but share your recommendations of anything we shouldn’t miss in the comments.
#iknitparis #knitlikealocal #iftttkd via Instagram http://bit.ly/2GhuImg
Kathleen Dameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08841043417898798256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750515464286026955.post-9743620675597956052018-03-27T10:37:00.000-04:002018-03-27T10:37:45.654-04:00Test knittingInterested in some test knitting? I have five designs that are set for release in April 2018. More information in my test knitting newsletter...
Sign up for my test knitting newsletter here.Kathleen Dameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08841043417898798256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750515464286026955.post-76532658326641801882018-01-01T19:48:00.001-05:002018-01-16T14:03:28.625-05:00It was a year, 2017, wasn’t it?
It was a year, 2017, wasn’t it?
Thank you for all the hearts and comments that made up this #bestnine2017
Clockwise from top left:
In my happy place at NYS&W @spirittrailfiberworks booth cuddling Zalti yarn in Big Barn Red that Jen specially dyed for @knitfilament
in another happy place @knittycity showing off my Persistence tee from @junipermoonfarm (and my pussyhat)
at the NY Women’sKathleen Dameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08841043417898798256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750515464286026955.post-43696664077425630842017-11-01T16:40:00.001-04:002017-11-01T16:40:42.460-04:00Ten years ago today I got off the plane with my toddling daughter and a couple of suitcases to begin a new life in a new place. Who knew that after all the ups and downs of my previous life, I would find my way (back) to this man, so that we could build a complicated, challenging, wonderful life together. Grateful to be #tenyearsanewyorker . . .
Ten years ago today I got off the plane with my toddling daughter and a couple of suitcases to begin a new life in a new place. Who knew that after all the ups and downs of my previous life, I would find my way (back) to this man, so that we could build a complicated, challenging, wonderful life together. Grateful to be #tenyearsanewyorker . . . #iftttkd via Instagram http://bit.ly/2A8iJ3y
Kathleen Dameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08841043417898798256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750515464286026955.post-58619976572336781242017-10-01T10:14:00.001-04:002017-10-01T10:14:50.562-04:00Pattern: Urchin Plumes
Urchin Plumes
by Kathleen Dames
US$6 on Ravelry (no account necessary)
What to do with six gorgeous tidbits of color in Backyard Fiberworks kits? Use them ALL, of course! By bringing together Garter Stitch sections of one-ridge stripes with thick stripes of Urchin Plumes lace, you get the best of both worlds in a cozy cowl in two sizes, depending upon just how cozy you want to be.
Kathleen Dameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08841043417898798256noreply@blogger.com0