Knit Like a Boss: Knitting for Good
May 11, 2012 at 8:00 pm in Ladyguides
Last week, we talked about being completely selfish and not knitting for anyone. This week, let’s take a different approach and talk about charity.
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Knit Like a Boss: No, I Can’t Make You a Sweater by Tomorrow
May 4, 2012 at 8:00 pm in Ladyguides
It’s inevitable: as soon as word gets out amongst your friends and family, people are going to start asking you to knit things for them.
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Knit Like A Boss: Therapy on Two Needles
April 27, 2012 at 8:00 pm in Ladyguides
This week’s column isn’t so much about instruction as reflection. After all these weeks of how-to, I think it’s time to talk about why.
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Pussy Riot: A Timeline
April 24, 2012 at 3:00 pm in News in Europe
Just last week, three alleged members of the Russian feminist punk collective Pussy Riot were denied bail when a judge extended their incarceration until June.
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Knit Like a Boss: Short Rows
April 20, 2012 at 8:00 pm in Ladyguides
Ah, short rows. They can take a little getting used to, but if you have a decent-sized pair of knockers and ever want to make a sweater that fits, you must make your relationship work. Read the rest of this entry →
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Knit Like a Boss: Dirty Things for Naughty Knitters
April 6, 2012 at 8:00 pm in Ladyguides
[Note: The images in this post will be NSFW.]
Knitters aren’t all nerds and baby gifts, sometimes we want to get a little raunchy. So here are a few things to make that are sexy, saucy or just plain dirty. Behold. Read the rest of this entry →
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Knit Like a Boss: Crafts for Whovians
March 30, 2012 at 8:00 pm in Ladyguides
Fortunately, crafty Whovians are a creative bunch, because there are lots of patterns out there for Doctor Who-inspired projects. Read the rest of this entry →
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Knit Like a Boss: You’re in Good Company
March 16, 2012 at 8:00 pm in Ladyguides
Sometimes you have to deal with annoying comments about having a dozen cats or being a grandma when people learn that you knit. Not that there’s anything wrong with either of those things, but the teasing can get old really, really fast. So if you’d like a list of famous people (of varying ages! And even some dudes!) who also wield two sticks, you can use them as evidence that whoever is mocking you needs to STFU. Read the rest of this entry →
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Knit Like a Boss: A Dose of Fiber
March 9, 2012 at 7:30 pm in Ladyguides
Way back when we were learning the basics of knitting, I briefly mentioned fiber content. Now we’re going to get more into it, because it’s kind of important.
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Knit Like a Boss: Basic Cables
March 2, 2012 at 7:30 pm in Ladyguides
Last week, we took a break from learning new techniques to talk about fun gifts to make for the babies in your life. Well, the rest is over. It’s back to the grinde stone. This week I’m going to teach you about cables.
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Knit Like a Boss: This One’s for the Babies
February 24, 2012 at 7:30 pm in Ladyguides
We’ve spent the past few weeks learning different knitting skills. There are more, too, but I thought this week we’d take a break from the onslaught and look at some cute baby patterns.
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Knit Like A Boss: Off to the Laces
February 17, 2012 at 7:30 pm in Ladyguides
I hope you’ve been practicing your increases and decreases, because you’re really going to need them this week. We’re tackling lace knitting, so ready your needles and your patience.
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Knit Like A Boss: Up, Down and All Around
February 10, 2012 at 7:30 pm in Ladyguides
I assume in the past week, you’ve all been diligently at work making scarves to practice your brand new knitting skillz. How’s it going?
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Learn to Knit Like A Boss: The Basics
February 3, 2012 at 4:30 pm in Ladyguides
When I floated the idea of writing about knitting to some Facebook friends, someone suggested I call it “Stitch n Bitch n Drink n Curse.” I’m not using the title, but the sentiment is pretty accurate. Just so you know what you’re getting into.
by Liza
Recap: Project Runway All Stars, Episode 2: “Pumped-Up Prom Dresses”
January 13, 2012 at 6:30 pm in New Show Recap
Here we are. Project Runway All Stars, where everyone is the best designer ever and the egos are huge.
With hippie-dippy Elisa gone, we’re down to 12. Not-Heidi brings Mark Badgley and James Mischka out to let the all stars know what their challenge is, which is a gorgeous evening gown for a night at the opera. Classic, elegant and head-turning, with a couture touch.
All right, bring it, bitches. Read the rest of this entry →
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