The textured effect of this Broderie Anglaise stitch comes from elongated stitches. Extra loops are wrapped around the working needle and drawn through the stitch together as a group. On the next row, the extra loops are dropped and then the magic happens. All the elongated stitches are worked together to create the sweeping effect. Surrounding...

Ribs are super stretchy and make great fingerless gloves. I’ve added interest to this p1, k2 rib with some randomly wrapped stitches. Work the p1, k2 rib as normal, and then on every fourth row, toss your die! Work that number of plain ribs and then do a wrapped rib. No two gloves will be alike, so grab your dice be they 6, 8, 10, 12, or even 2...

Linen Stitch may take a little longer, since all the slipped stitches mean you have to work two rows to get one full row, but the reversible fabric is amazing. The right side appears woven and the wrong side is kind of nubby. Varying lengths of color changes make different effects, too. So knit some gauge swatches and experiment!

A mysterious stranger gifted me Lucy Fur for Halloween. Now that the weather is cold, she needed a holiday hat. This is meant to fit a You Goat Mail stuffed goat and has openings for its ears and horns. Add a little holiday cheer to your goat!