Verdigris Knits

Well, this one has been a long time coming!  The pattern for the Key to the Mint Cowl is finally available here .  And I want to give a big shout out to the following Ravelers who gave the patt...

http://www.verdigrisknits.com/2017/02/new-pattern-release-key-to-mint-cowl.html

Another preview - can't wait to wear this to the games.  Great stitch pattern  - love the hemmed band, so comfortable and stays put.  Book release getting closer...

http://www.verdigrisknits.com/2016/09/game-day-knits-varsity-hat.html

Just a sneak peak of a scarf pattern that will be included in the Game Day Knits Book.  Addictive knitting and really quick-  makes for a wonderfully warm and spirited scarf.  Can also imagin...

http://www.verdigrisknits.com/2016/09/game-day-knits-all-for-won-scarf.html

My knitting tool kit So the travel for work continues.  Air travel in the summer (ok, really pretty much anytime) requires a zen level of patience.  I survive by knitting. I make room in...

http://www.verdigrisknits.com/2016/07/how-i-roll.html

Been traveling for work again.  I always think I'm going to be able to get so much knitting done on The Rank and File Dishcloth these trips.  But I never seem to have a project in the ...

http://www.verdigrisknits.com/2016/07/rank-and-file-stitches-new-dishcloth.html

Winter has settled in with a vengeance here in the Midwest.  Time to pull out all those accessories worked up in glorious, squishy, double-sided brioche stitches.   I'm particularly loving m...

http://www.verdigrisknits.com/2016/01/sub-zero-temperatures-brioche-to-rescue.html

I know, I know, I've been a very bad nonexistent blogger.  Sometimes life just gets in the way, and we have to prioritize.  And sometimes it just takes a while to figure out how to get back on ...

http://www.verdigrisknits.com/2015/09/2016-special-olympics-scarf-project.html

Pattern available for purchase here

http://www.verdigrisknits.com/2013/10/happy-all-hallows-eve.html

Well, it was a long time in the making, but I am so happy to announce that one of my designs, "Lake Effect" has been published in the just released book "Lace One-Skein Wonders - 101 Projects Ce...

http://www.verdigrisknits.com/2013/09/lace-one-skein-wonders.html

Easy, quick, unisex - the Bump and Run Scarf Pattern is a great first knitting project, or relaxing project for more experienced knitters.  Choose two colors (solids, tonals, or go wild with a...

http://www.verdigrisknits.com/2013/03/bump-and-run-new-complimentary-mosaic.html

 I love learning and using different cast ons, but the long tail cast on more times than not is my go-to standard.  I know most of you are probably old pros at the long tail cast on.  But when...

http://www.verdigrisknits.com/2013/02/new-video-long-tail-cast-on-tips.html

I spend way too much time on the Ravelry forums.  I know I do.  I justify this time sink by telling myself (and Mr. Verdigris Knits) that I am doing "market research."   Through such researc...

http://www.verdigrisknits.com/2013/02/built-in-i-cord-perfect-edges-everytime.html

Since November, I've been working up a cowl pattern based on the Gap's wildly popular two-toned waffle cowlneck.  By reverse engineering from the photos, I was able to recreate the stitch pat...

http://www.verdigrisknits.com/2013/02/chicken-and-waffles-cowl-complimentary.html

Can you spot the beagle? My parents brought their little dog to visit us and our house full of people in the throws of holiday preparation.  Within a few hours she had disappeared.  We al...

http://www.verdigrisknits.com/2012/12/wishing-all-restful-holiday.html

Malabrigo Rasta is my kryptonite.   The amazing colors, the super bulky roving construction, the luxurious softness....I don't know what attracts me most, but like a moth to a flame I am usuall...

http://www.verdigrisknits.com/2012/11/riveted-cowl-what-to-do-with-1-skein.html

There is a commercially available, machine made cowl (I think from the Gap) that has been making the rounds on the Ravelry forums under the heading "WHAT STITCH IS THIS?"   Took one look a...

http://www.verdigrisknits.com/2012/11/chicken-and-waffles-stitch.html

Earlier this year I splurged on one skein of Artyarns Mohair Splash - a magical, blue tonal blend of silk, mohair, silver Murano glass seed beads, and tiny sequins.   Usually I can resist t...

http://www.verdigrisknits.com/2012/10/skyfall-complimentary-brioche-lace.html

A new combo mosaic and brioche stitch pattern.  I'm calling this one "Key to The Mint" I have worked it up in a cowl, using DK weight cascade wool (black) and my reclaimed sweater fingering...

http://www.verdigrisknits.com/2012/10/key-to-mint-design-what-to-do.html

Looking to knit up a unique, reversible baby blanket pattern?  Here's another design using the combined mosaic and brioche technique - Loose Diamonds Blanket . Available on Ravelry as an...

http://www.verdigrisknits.com/2012/09/loose-diamonds-new-pattern.html

Monument Avenue Scarf pattern released today.  Just $3 US  Another design resulting from combining slip stitch mosaics and the brioche stitch.  While the scarf appears to be worked usi...

http://www.verdigrisknits.com/2012/09/monument-avenue-scarf-new-release.html

Summer Treat Cardi pattern by Diane Zangl Published in Creative Knitting, July 2009 Like many of you, I've got more than a few Works in Process (WIPs) stashed about my work room (aka - hous...

http://www.verdigrisknits.com/2012/09/wip-wrestling.html

I am so excited to announce a collaboration between Verdigris Knits Designs and a fantastic new yarn company - Good For Ewe .  Good For Ewe was launched in July 2012 by the fantastically fashio...

http://www.verdigrisknits.com/2012/08/good-for-ewe-so-good-for-me.html

Nature serves as the best source for inspiration for many knitters - recently, my inspiration came from these magical lotus blossoms and leaves that seem to thrive in the sweltering humid weath...

http://www.verdigrisknits.com/2012/07/finding-inspiration.html

My, it's been a long time since my last post. To make amends for my absence, here's a quick and easy felted mosaic cup sleeve that works up with scrap amounts of yarn.  The pattern for the "...

http://www.verdigrisknits.com/2012/07/back-on-track-with-new-complimentary.html

Next two samples for the book - quick and easy! Cowl Fingerless Mitts A couple of hats on the needles now.  And please - if you have an idea of an item to include in the book, please l...

http://www.verdigrisknits.com/2012/04/game-day-knits-sneak-peak-2.html