James' Knit Notes

• What's on my needles? Diagonal Knitting

  Jul 04, 2019

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  This brilliantly simple pattern produces a transparent parallelogram. The result is a perfect...

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• Yarn Engineers

  Jun 18, 2019

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  I often describe knitting as engineering, building a garment based on a 3-dimensional grid, while accounting for structure, drape, weight and many other factors. But, did you know...

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• Gifts for Good

  Jun 13, 2019

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  Have you seen Real Leaders magazine? It is committed to fostering businesses that benefit humankind. They asked me to share...

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• What's on my needles?

  Jun 06, 2019

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  Cashmere. There are many reasons to adore it, including being finer, lighter, stronger and about three times more insulating than sheep wool, and it...

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• Is knitting a craft or an art?

  Jun 06, 2019

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  Is knitting a craft or an art? Some consider it a practical craft applied to everyday needs—like a sweater. For others   

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• Should men knit?

  Jun 03, 2019

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  I've been knitting for 40 years and have often wondered why more men don't knit. But I've never questioned if they should. Actually...

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