I have been looking for the perfect cowl knitting pattern for ages, but I couldn’t find one that had everything I needed. It had to snugly fit my neck and be warm enough for the Canadian winter, but also fancy enough to wear at the office. So I designed one for myself using some curious yarn […]
Clothing and Style
DIY: Beginner’s Crocheted Infinity Scarf and Free Pattern
This beginner’s crocheted infinity scarf was made for Dontatello using leftover yarn from my stash. It’s a really easy introduction to making infinity scarves, with just really simple stitches. I only used double crochet, slip stitch, and chain stitch. Here at Kiku Corner, we love infinity scarves and have plenty of other designs you can […]
Canadian Design: Handwoven Textiles by Dani Ortman
Dani Ortman designs and weaves her gorgeous handwoven textiles on a loom. She is involved in all parts of the process, including dying, spinning, and weaving to produce these scarves. Dani also started experimenting with home grown dyes and planted a dye garden this past summer, successfully growing her own indigo plants.
DIY: Super Cozy Striped Cowl and Free Pattern
I designed this super cozy knit striped cowl for Donatello’s first Canadian winter last year. You see, he is from Colombia, a beautiful country with beautiful weather. I had to create something so warm that he wouldn’t feel the cold. I didn’t expect the polar vortex, but at least I created the most toasty winter warmer out there. […]
DIY: Lacy Grey Crocheted Cowl and Free Pattern
Our mom taught Tomiko and me to crochet way back when we were kids. I was just seven or so and I wanted to crochet a blanket for one of my dolls. I was just trying to make a rectangle in single crochet stitches, but I was having issues – what I made instead was […]