[For Studio Members] A trio of patterns for French press cozies and teapot mats, designed to be beginner-friendly and to use up leftover yarn or fabric. Make one in a craft you love, and try one in a craft that’s new to you! Crochet version designed by Danielle Comeau, knit version by Sarah Thornton, and quilted version by Liz Thornton.
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[For Studio Members] A tutorial for how to make a “nécessaire” – a roll-up pouch for holding sewing tools and supplies. Entirely hand-sewn, using skills from Josiane’s earlier tutorials, the pouch can be easily made from scraps of fabric and remnants. Digits & Threads Studio Members are invited to participate in our first sew-along to make this project!
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[Studio Members] No need to pick your poison here—this cross-stitch sampler features a variety of poisonous flowers, just in time for some spooky stitching.
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[Studio Members] The Blue Jay is a bird that can’t be missed—its vivid colour and loud squawk are unmistakable, and they come around designer Nicky Jensen’s Ontario home all winter long, brightening even the dullest days. Blue Jay is worked from the top down, seamless, in the round with thoughtful shaping to flatter diverse bodies. A surprise bit of colourwork detail is added to the back forearm of one sleeve using duplicate stitch.
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[For Studio Members] Designed by Elizabeth Elliott, Kinsol is a textured and heavyweight sideways triangle shawl. The twisted-stitch patterns are inspired by the Kinsol Trestle in British Columbia, one of the tallest timber rail trestle bridges in the world. The shawl is suitable for knitters of all skill levels who can read charts; a tutorial is provided for how to make the twisted stitches.
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[For Studio Members] Based on Cynthia Levy’s handwritten recipe from her grandmother, a straightforward method for knitting mitts that can withstand the worst of Canadian winter weather. Knit these wool mitts oversize, then felt them for extraordinary warmth and great fit.
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[For Studio Members] A straightforward, satisfying project with instructions to guide you through both sewing the simple napkins and embroidering a motif of your choice (six are included, some wintry and some suitable for warmer seasons!). And if you don’t sew, you can customize store-bought napkins, too.
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Beginner-friendly instructions guide you through making a wet-felted scarf with a floral design, a great excuse to start dreaming of warmer, sunnier days ahead. Gather some wool, and get felting!
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