James' Knit Notes

• Knitting Vacation in Paradise

  Feb 13, 2020

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  5 days of Relaxation, Exploration, Inspiration and Knitting. This retreat on spectacular St. John in the Virgin Islands is designed with 4-hour knitting classes each morning and...
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• Knitting Zen

  Jan 07, 2020

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  If you’re like me, you occasionally want a project that is relaxing and truly meditative. Today, I'm using the purse stitch, which sounds like it was invented for making purses. But...

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• James' Pattern in Vogue Knitting

  Dec 06, 2019

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  Here's my modern take on the classic argyle pattern — featured in the current issue of Vogue Knitting. The pattern is graded for the widest range of sizes. But...

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• Double Increases - Unlimited

  Nov 01, 2019

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  When I started designing sweaters I needed to learn about double increases. It didn't take long to find a wide variety of choices. And I also learned...

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• Hooked by Fisherman's Rib

  Nov 01, 2019

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  When I decided to explore brioche knitting, I set out to create a reversible cowl in one-by-one ribbing, pairing Zauberball Crazy variegated yarn with Sueño. However, when sharing the design...

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• James Cox Knits Pop-Up Shop

  Sep 26, 2019

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  Visit Palm Springs area and my Pop-Up Shop at Knitters' Haven in Indian Wells on Oct. 9th and 10th and again Nov. 23rd and 24th. Discover...

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