Magknits and Basic Black

I found out this afternoon via a Ravelry user that Magknits is no more – the patterns are all gone. The real question now is how to access the patterns now that the online Magknits archive has been taken down.

I received a question about my ‘Basic Black pattern, and thankfully I have my own computer files with pattern notes and also a printed copy from post-publishing (I think…I know my mom is knitting this…), so I should be able to recreate the pattern and post it as a free PDF either here or on Ravelry, or both.

There were many fine patterns archived at Magknits and I hope they will live on in another format! My heart goes out to all the knitters and designers who were relying on this site.

Knitting takes New York

I am working on some book review notes (somehow I have managed to get backed up and have 4 to do -eek! book reviews ahoy in April), so rest assured this week’s blog content will be filled with more than just New York City things…but I couldn’t resist just one more with some pictures from around Manhattan. I took the sock (Jaywalker pattern, in Lorna’s Laces) along wherever we went and finally decided to try my hand at this sock picture business. And truly, it’s a fun challenge!

Some are sock pictures, and some are just pictures. Enjoy!

Also, knitting a blue, green, and purple sock is just the ticket for spring. Colour really is very soothing.
Knit on, my friends!