Newsletter Archives Return to LMB Designs Homepage Happy Holidays!  (12/22/2015) Greetings for the season! Scrap Yarn Projects  (12/17/2015) What to do with all that leftover yarn! Interview - Jill Wolcott  (12/10/2015) Meet knitwear designer, Jill Wolcott Thanksgiving Greetings  (11/24/2015) Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Interview - Ann Tudor  (11/19/2015) Get to know Ann Tudor, artist Winter Holiday Knits  (11/12/2015) Here are some cute holiday knitting patterns for you! Interview - Clare Devine  (11/5/2015) Over the next few weeks, I will be featuring designers and yarn makers I'd like you to meet. This week's newsletter highlights Clare Devine and her design company, Yarn and Pointy Sticks. Michaels Knitting Classes 50% Off!  (11/3/2015) Michaels Class Sale 11/14 & 12/5! Thanksgiving Knits  (10/29/2015) Here are some lovely Fall and Thanksgiving-themed patterns for you! What We Did At Rhinebeck  (10/23/2015) This past weekend I hosted a trip to the New York State Sheep and Wool Festival in beautiful Rhinebeck, NY (otherwise known affectionately as just "Rhinebeck"). Here's a quick recap of our fun day! Halloween Knits  (10/16/2015) Knit these quick Halloween projects to get into the "spirit" of the holiday! Using Ravelry: Magic Linking in Ravelry Groups  (10/8/2015) When you create a post in a group, magic linking is a way to create a hyperlink just by clicking on a word or phrase. Magic linking is really handy when you want to share a project, photo, pattern or earburn a person. Rhinebeck Registration Last Chance!  (10/6/2015) Register by Sunday, October 11th! Rhinebeck Registration Closes Soon!  (10/2/2015) Register by October 11th! New Patterns by Lisa!  (9/30/2015) I am excited to announce two updated glow-in-the-dark versions of my Black Widow Spider Choker and matching Widow's Web Wristlets and two patterns for Lion Brand Yarn! Substituting Yarn  (9/24/2015) This week, we'll discuss how to substitute yarn in a knitting or crochet pattern. Rhinebeck Registration  (9/18/2015) Join me for a private tour of the Rhinebeck Sheep and Wool Festival on Oct. 18. Registration now open! How to Calculate Pattern Repeats  (9/10/2015) Let's say you wanted to make a rectangular shawl using a stitch pattern you used in another project or found in a stitch dictionary. First you need to see how many stitches are in each pattern repeat. One-Skein Wonders  (9/3/2015) Are you wondering what to do with that beautiful single skein you picked up? A Question About Gauge  (8/27/2015) One of the members of the group posted a question about a yarn's label and what all of the information on it meant in terms of needles and number of stitches in order to make an 8" wide scarf. What is Amigurumi?  (8/20/2015) Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and anthropomorphic creatures. Keep Track of Your Stash in Ravelry  (8/13/2015) One of the great benefits of Ravelry is the ability to keep track of your "stash." Not only does it help you remember what you have, but it allows you to see what yarns would work for patterns in Ravelry. Intarsia Knitting  (7/30/2015) Intarsia Knitting is a technique that uses blocks of color completely inside other colors. This week, I've linked some beautiful examples of Intarsia style knitting from Ravelry. Searching for Yarn in Ravelry  (7/23/2015) A continuation of our Ravelry How-To series, this issue shows you how to search for yarns to use in your knitting project. Stranded Knitting  (7/16/2015) Stranded Knitting is a technique that uses two or more colors in a row. This week's issue highlights stranded knitting patterns. Online Knitting Resources  (7/9/2015) There are a lot of knitting resources online! This week, we'll cover sites where you can find tutorials, online merchants and sign up for knitting-related newsletters. Lace!  (7/2/2015) This week features pretty lace patterns on Ravelry! Search & Buy a Pattern in Ravelry  (6/25/2015) This is a continuation of our Ravelry How-To series. Patterns from TNNA Designers  (6/18/2015) As promised from last week, here are the beautiful patterns I scouted for you at TNNA ("The National NeedleArts Association"). My Trip to TNNA  (6/12/2015) Last week I attended The National NeedleArts Association ("TNNA") trade show in Columbus, OH. Here's a quick recap, and some goodies just for you! Posting in Ravelry Groups  (5/13/2015) Now that you've learned how to find and join a Ravelry group, it's time to get busy chatting. Today I'll show you how to post a message in a group. All Shawled Out?  (5/1/2015) Do you want to make a shawl? "My First Lace Shawl" is a perfect project if you're new to knitting lace and shawls, and it's worked in a worsted (#4 weight) yarn, so will knit up quickly. All about Shawls  (4/23/2015) This week, we explore shawl shapes and construction. Knit Jewelry!  (4/19/2015) Jewelry can be knit with sparkly yarn, knit with beads, or even knit with strands of beads! Here are some fun, quick projects to add sparkle to your wardrobe! Shawl Snapshot  (4/16/2015) Shawls are a popular, versatile accessory. Here's a snapshot of some of my favorites! Tools for your Knitting Bag  (4/2/2015) Your knitting bag should contain more than just your work-in-progress. Here are my "must have" tools for your kit. Spring Knit Mitts!  (3/25/2015) March's weather is quite fickle and can change on a dime. These fingerless gloves will keep an early spring chill off your hands and still let you use your smartphone. Joining Ravelry Groups!  (3/18/2015) Knitting circles + technology = Ravelry Groups. In these groups, you can connect with other fiberistas who share your same hobbies and interests. There's a group for just about anything! Quick Winter Knits: Hats  (3/12/2015) Check out these bulky, quick hat projects, which are perfect for pre-Spring chilly weather! Exploring Ravelry's Project Page  (3/5/2015) One of the great features on Ravelry is its "Projects" page. In this issue, I'll show you how quick and easy it is to log your first project. Quick Winter Knits: Cowls  (2/26/2015) When it's THIS cold outside, all I want to do is knit a bulky, quick project to keep me warm! Check out these free patterns which are the perfect antidote to arctic blasts! Join me on Ravelry!  (2/11/2015) Join me and other knitters on Ravelry, a social media site for fiberistas. New Knitting Classes in Hoboken  (12/1/2014) You can now join me for a class in Hoboken on most Thursday nights from 7-9pm! Class Sale and Info.  (11/6/2014) Have you been able to join me for a knitting class yet? Michaels classes are on sale starting this weekend! See below for information on how to sign up for classes and the class policies. Rhinebeck Recap  (11/6/2014) Recently I hosted a trip to the New York State Sheep and Wool Festival in beautiful Rhinebeck, NY (otherwise known affectionately in the knitting community as just "Rhinebeck"). Joining me on the trip was Lisa M., Harriet, Debbie, and Juana Elena. Here's quick recap of our fun day! Join me for a Taste of Design and Wine  (10/7/2014) Join me on Saturday, October 11 from 3:00 to 4:00pm for "A Taste of Design and Wine," Meet the Designer/Trunk Show/Wine Tasting! I'll share with you the inside scoop on what inspires knitwear designers, share secrets of the design process and discuss techniques used in some of my favorite patterns, all while enjoying some of my favorite wines! Join Me for the NYS Sheep and Wool Festival!  (9/25/2014) Join me and several of your knitting friends for a trip to the New York State Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY on Sunday, Oct. 19! Hop on board a chartered bus and enjoy a beautiful fall day in the countryside on a private guided tour of the festival. Learn about how wool becomes yarn, and shop for luxurious yarn and knitting accessories! LMB Designs 1125 Maxwell Lane #927 Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 www.LMBDesigns.com Join our Mailing List!