But first, i introduce to you alana dakos of never not knitting, as well as coauthor of coastal knits with hannah fettig of knitbot, whom we interviewed last week. Sep 30, 2017 alana dakos is also a knitting instructor and teaches classes at other yarn stores. Project gallery for rustling leaves beret pattern by alana dakos. The giveaway today features one of my favorite designers, alana dakos. There are several projects that are are my to do list. Autumns end is worked from the bottom up in the round. Never not knitting is the online home of knitter, knitwear designer and podcaster, alana dakos.
Posted in uncategorized tagged alana dakos, beret, coastal knits, finished object, handmade, hat, knit, knitting, malabrigo finito leave a comment follow blog via email enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Look for botanical knits 2 on the teacart, surrounded by new and inspiring books and magazines. Rustling leaves beret pattern by alana dakosrustling leaves is the perfect fall accessory. Never not knitting podcast podcast never not knitting. Learning new skills often takes annie really wants to learn how to knit.
Patterns range from beginner to experienced to satisfy any kind of knitter. Following the theme of the previous two volumes in this series, each design captures the beauty of plant life in eyecatching, funtoknit details. Sep 28, 2016 in this episode, never not knitting talks about her slipper obsessed daughter, knitting colorful shawls, and the charming childrens book, henrys hat. Oct 10, 2019 never not knitting will be at stitches west in santa clara, ca february 21 24 we got in by the skin of our teeth. Baby botanicals by alana dakos, wonderful knitting patterns to. Inspired by their own local coastlines, these friends have seamlessly blended their designs into a beautiful collection of patterns. The knitting world is all abuzz with the news that alana dakos new book of designs, botanical knits. Inspired by the sprig pullover from my latest book, botanical knits 2, the sprig cloche is a face framing hat design with a sprig of foliage gracefully wrapping around the asymmetrical brim. Each design captures the essence of their favorite local destinations, and is. Botanical knits 2 is exactly what weve come to expect from alana dakos, a book as beautifully designed as the patterns inside. Waist shaping is worked in stockinette stitch on the sweaters sides producing a flatting contour.
We will be having alana as one of our featured instructors teaching about traveling cables. I kept thinking about how this onehank wonder must be a quick knit since it was less than 164 yards of yarn. Sep 02, 2016 alana dakos is known for her beautiful botanical inspired patterns in both botanical knits 1 and 2. Botanical knits by alana dakos of never not knitting really should buy this pattern book, its so lovely. In 2003 she began working as a knitting crochet instructor at her local yarn shop and sold her own knitwear creations in craft fairs and events around the community. Rustling leaves beret pattern by alana dakos knitted. March 2016 in this episode, never not knitting talks about new projects and. We will be stocked up with kits, notions, books, patterns and all sorts of fun unique items. The sizes are really generous and range from 6 months to 12 years. July 14th, 2016 by beth posted in general news, knitting, new arrivals at halcyon yarn. Botanical knits incorporates the natural beauty of plant life into twelve elegant garments and accessories. Never not knittings alana dakos on coastal knits and the.
Knitwear designers alana dakos and hannah fettig are two friends living on opposite ends of the united states. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more. Knitsonik is a self published book that is just gorgeous and really interesting. Knit from the bottom up, this beret features beautiful elongated leaves that slant in different directions as if they were rustling in the wind. She also shares a knitting story contributed by book author, joanna johnson. But when her mommy teaches her the stitches, she feels frustrated that her. Introducing baby botanicals, a new book by designer alana dakos. Nov 10, 2011 this week, kelley catches up with hannah fettig of knitbot and alana dakos of never not knitting, authors of the new book coastal knits.
As promised, i have the other half of our coastal knits interviews and also the winner of our giveaway. Baby botanicals is the new nature inspired collection by alana dakos. Twelve more inspired designs to knit and love first edition by alana dakos isbn. Alana dakos is a designer and author of multiple pattern books including coastal knits and botanical knits. Beautify your book collection with these gorgeous titles.
Jan 22, 2016 from left to right botanical knits 2 by alana dakos, new lace knitting by romi hill, sock architecture by lara neal and knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook by felicity ford. A short while back she released the childrens book called, annie and the swiss cheese scarf. Never not knitting will also be going to stitches socal in pasadena, ca november 14 17 for the. In fact, she is teaching a few knitting classes at a local yarn store in danville, california called a yarn less raveled on saturday, september 30, 2017 and sunday, october 1, 2017. Jan 31, 2020 alana dakos is known for her beautiful botanical inspired patterns in both botanical knits 1 and 2. Twelve more inspired designs to knit and love from alana dakos of never not. Stitches are picked up along one side and knit up in the round to create the body of the hat. Botanical knits by alana dakos fig tree yarns, jersey. Baby botanicals is a collection of adorably pintsized versions of 5 popular sweater designs from botanical knits and botanical knits 2 by alana dakos. Alana dakos is the founder of the never not knitting pattern line and the host of the never not knitting podcast. Celebrate nature in alana dakos botanical knits a book that incorporates the natural beauty of plant life into twelve elegant garments and accessories. Each pattern is sized for girls of all ages and captures the beauty of plantlife in eyecatching, funtoknit details.
Rustling leaves beret pattern by alana dakos berets pattern. The delicate leaflace stitch pattern makes this a perfect lightweight sweater for the transitional months. In this episode, never not knitting talks about her slipper obsessed daughter, knitting colorful shawls, and the charming childrens book, henrys hat. Twelve designs inspired by trees and foliage, is available. This book is a childrens picture book that tells the story of a child wanting to learn to knit and how she does just that. Annie and the swiss cheese scarf is a story about overcoming hurdles to learn something new, even when its challenging. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
They have come together to produce coastal knits, a compilation of ten fresh designs inspired by alana s california and hannahs maine coastlines. Each of the five sweaters features little leaves, trees or flower buds incorporated right into the design. Botanical knits 2 by alana dakos fig tree yarns, jersey. Included in the twelve are four sweaters for every occasion, a stylish cloche, a matching pair of textured socks and mittens, and an elegant leafbordered wrap. A collaboration between two good friends who just happen to live on opposite sides of the country, hannah and alana created a collection of patterns that are inspired by the coasts. This refined collection features 10 raglanstyle sweater designs for adults with very little finishing and sewing. The first two are pattern books and there are some really beautiful ones included.
Kate oates gorgeous new book, grown is now available for wholesale preorder through nnk press. Knitting projects knitting patterns crochet patterns knitting socks knitted hats knitting needles circle hook knit crochet crochet hats. Botanical knits by alana dakos of never not knitting. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Botanical knits by alana dakos meet your next favorite book. But when her mommy teaches her the stitches, she feels frustrated that her knitting looks more like swiss cheese than a real scarf. Marcy picked up a copy of the beautiful book, baby botanicals, by alana dakos when she was in alanas lys, never not knitting, last month. Knitting pattern for one skein perennial hat slouchy beanie with a cable sprouting plant motif growing up one side.
Leaves, branches and vines adorn five sweaters for girls ages 6 months to 12 years. She is the author of annie and the swiss cheese scarf, botanical knits, and coastal knits. Your new sweater is beautiful and looks great on you. For the past few months, weve been anxiously awaiting the newest collection of patterns by alana dakos, the west coast half of coastal knits. Although you wont be able to hold the softcover book in your hands until may, you can still get started knitting these beautiful patterns by getting the ebook now. Her designs range from hats, mitts and shawls to cardigans for women and girls which feature her signature leaf and foliage motifs. Botanical knits incorporates the natural beauty of plant life into t. Perennial pattern by alana dakos knitted hats, knitting.
Feb 01, 20 alana dakos fell in love with knitting way back in 2002 and has been an obsessive knitter ever since. Alana dakos and hannah fettig join kathy and steve to discuss their new book coastal knits a collaboration between friends on opposite shores. A year of a few gorgeous hats i have three friends who over the years have either had chemotherapy, and whose hair has grown back, albeit differently than their prechemotherapy, or who is going through chemotherapy right now. Side detail hat knitting patterns best picture for knitting crochet for your taste you are looking for something, and it is going to tell you. Rustling leaves beret pattern by alana dakos hat knitting. Each pattern is a smaller version of alanas beautiful designs for women. She now has a sweet collection of botanically inspired baby knits in her new collection, baby botanicals.
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