Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Dog Sweaters Studio Sale

Just in time for a holiday gift and winter weather, we have a selection of hand knit dog sweaters and jackets available. Prices range from $30-$45.

Inventory includes an assortment of the following:

 Fringe Benefits 

 Yikes Stripes

 Pom Pom

 Soutache

 Jester

 Boss Tweed

Holiday Jacket

Payment can be made through PayPal.Com using jil@minnowknits.com. Please e-mail for availability, sizing and prices. Happy Holidays! 

Friday, September 21, 2012

Fall 2012 MinnowKnits Collection

Here is the latest-my 2012 Fall Collection, just out! Patterns and yarns are available at www.classiceliteyarns.com via shopatron or, at your favorite local yarn shop.

Tunica #256
Best Vest #253
Fair Isle Set #254
Saucy #255
Popcorn Dress #257

Thursday, September 6, 2012

September In The Garden

We had many magical dinners in the garden this summer. Now it's time to come in from the garden and knit. Be sure to check back for new posts soon!

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Fall Photoshoot Outtakes- So You Think This is Easy?

We had some photoshoots for the Fall 2012 collection this week. The models would much rather have played footfall and air-guitar than model handknit garments. See for yourself!

First and Ten do it again!

Tom Cruise eat your heart out!


Hat's off to Minnowknits!



Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Tuesday Tip #42

Tip #42 It is much easier to knit with lighter colors if you are a beginner. It's difficult to see stitches when you're knitting with darker yarn.


For a complete set of my tips and tricks, look for my latest book
Jil Eaton's Knitting School: A complete guide to becoming a confident knitter.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Tuesday Tip #41

Tip #41 Removable markers are great for keeping track when casting on a large number of stitches. Place a marker every 25 stitches for easy counting if you lose track.


For a complete set of my tips and tricks, look for my latest book
Jil Eaton's Knitting School: A complete guide to becoming a confident knitter.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Tuesday Tip #40

Tip #40 Work increases or decreases one or two stitches in from the edge to avoid steps at the edge.

For a complete set of my tips and tricks, look for my latest book
Jil Eaton's Knitting School: A complete guide to becoming a confident knitter.