Ziggurat @Magpie Knits – May 8 & 9
May 8 & 9, 2023 Over 2 days we’ll learn and practice Ziggurat steps & techniques The retreat is hosted by Magpie Knits in Charlottesville THE PROGRAM We’ll get you up and running on the Ziggurat technique and toward creating new, exciting sweaters.We’ll have fun, knitting, eating, drinking, and creating together. Click the button for […] more…
Ziggurat Workshops March 31 & April 1
UPDATE: SO SORRY! These classes sold out fast. Apologies to all knitters who weren’t successful in securing a spot. GOOD NEWS: there are plenty of other fun classes. Zoom-In Ziggurat Basics workshop @ Stitches Expo at Home March 31 & April 1 Registrations ARE OPEN (SOLD OUT) WAITING LISTS for the two classes: 10 pm – 12 […] more… Ziggurat workshop at Stitches
February 11, 12 & 18: Zoom-In Ziggurat Immersion class Stitches Expo at Home more…
Block Island Retreats May 2023
ROOMS now available due to cancellation Ziggurat Retreats in May 2023 May 14–16, 2023 more…
Fiberside Chat December 11
Ziggurat Talk! Hosted by Longmont Yarn Shoppe in collaboration with 36 other yarn shops across North America. Join me and other knitters and fibre enthusiasts as I Zoom in from Denmark to share my passion for the Ziggurat way of knitting sweaters. There will be This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, December 11th1:00pm Eastern, […] more…
Fanø Knitting Festival 2022
Fanø Strikkefestival And… they’re back! Fanø Strikkefestival continues after all! New name: Nordby Wooldays Fanø, Denmark See you there!Read more about the rich and exciting program here. Åsa Tricosa workshops (and a talk) Friday 16th, 3 pm: Lecture on Ziggurat & honouring behinds Saturday 17th, 9–12: Ziggurat Basic oppefra og ned med Ziggurat-teknik – FEW SPACES LEFT […] more…
Skarf Sorana
Skarf Sorana – a just so sized scarf with texture, a dash, and a swoosh. Play with remnants or knit with soft and supple Caravan from Crave Yarn to really bring out the textures. Reversible and versatile, Skarf Sorana looks good on any and all humans. The rib and hourglass cable sections are separated by optional […] more…
Knit Stars 7 Earlybird Signup
Signups for 🌟 ✨ Knit Stars Season 7 are now CLOSED Enrolment will open again in AUTUMN .:: seasons 1–6 will also available during the limited signup period ::. Season 7 Stars Xandy Peters @xandypeters Mary Martin @marywmartinknits Lauren McElroy @motherofpurll1Patty Lyons @pattyjlyonsLotta Lundin @knittinglottaSummer Lee @summer.lee.knitsMieka John @saltandstoneknitsAnna Hrachovec @mochimochiworldFatimah Hinds @disturbingthefleeceJeanne Tripplehorn and Lisa Borgnes Giramonti @jeannetripplehorn @lisaborgnesgiramonti […] more…
intarsia join
There is nothing mysterious nor difficult about changing colours between one block of colour and another. This is sometimes referred to as an intarsia join. The rule: OLD OVER new. Then you bring up the new yarn around the old. No twisting or any other shenanigans. right side Place old (grey) yarn over new (blue) Bring […] more…
Österlenstickan weekend workshop
A Ziggurat weekend in Simrishamn, arranged by Österlenstickan more…
mo troppo
Mo Troppo is one of 12 designs in the 10 Year Jubilæum Collection Watch the Jubilæum Welcome video that introduces the collection. Light as gossamer, yet warm and cosy, mo troppo wafts gently around your neck and shoulders while keeping you elegantly warm. The lace-weight mohair silk knitted on larger needles creates a divinely light and airy fabric. Perfect […] more…
Abraxas Vertex I
a triangle wrap (sport weight – aran weight here) Abraxas Vertex I is one of 12 designs in the Jubilæum Collection, celebrating 10 years of Åsa Tricosa designs. 5 chapters with 2 patterns each: 1 sweater + 1 accessory (mostly shawls) +2 bonus patterns: exclusive to the eBook Watch the Jubilæum Welcome video that introduces the collection.Read more about the collection […] more…
Cykeltur
a new Saddle Ziggurat Cykeltur (a Ravelry link) is available from Åsa Tricosa on Ravelry. Cykeltur (’bike ride’) is roomy but not bulky, cosy yet stylish, and the perfect sweater for long walks in bright woods and across moody moors, or for the market shop, balancing bags on your bike. Soft and lofty Håndværksgarn, a Danish-spun […] more…
Cowl Against the Wind
Cowl Against the Wind is available from Åsa Tricosa on Ravelry. Cowl against the Wind is a mindless, relaxing, and fun knit for cold necks and the possibly cooped up knitter. This super simple cowl is knitted flat from the bottom and up in mistake rib – a single pattern row for both sides. The bottom […] more…
Stjerneskud cardigan
Stjerneskud (a Ravelry link) is now available from Åsa Tricosa on Ravelry. This cardigan was created for my workshop in KnitStars 5 (EARLY BIRD signups are now open for the new KnitStars 7 and previous seasons including Season 5 – until April 29th). It is a swingy, casual little thing that goes with anything and everything. […] more…
Knit Stars 6 :: signups are OPEN
🤩 Signups for 🌟 ✨ Knit Stars Season 6 are OPEN! 🤩 LAST DAY: NOVEMBER 4 .:: seasons 1–5 are also available during the limited signup period ::. Meet your fabulous teachers: The new classes begin to roll out on October 31. If you buy any of the previous seasons (1–5) you can start watching & learning pronto. This also […] more…
The Jubilæum Collection
Åsa Tricosa celebrates TEN YEARS of signature knit designs From shawls and gloves to sweaters, where it has always been about interesting solutions, seamless techniques and to inspire knitters to knit with abandon. You are invited to watch this Jubilæum Welcome video for a taste of what’s to come. The Jubilæum Collection will be released one eBook chapter […] more…
Cowl against the wind
Cowl against the wind Cowl Against the Wind is the perfect simple and quick knit – very little effort is rewarded with a big return. The result is ideally worn with much rakish flare. This is a mindless, relaxing, and fun knit for cold necks and the possibly cooped up knitter. This super simple cowl […] more…
Ziggurat Weekend in Sweden
12 & 13 March, 2022 Sowing some Ziggurat seeds of hope for spring… announcing a Ziggurat Weekend in southern Sweden. A SWEDISH ZIGGURAT WEEKENDarranged by Place: Simrishamn Arranged by: Österlenstickan Language: svenska (Swedish) Details & Registration: here Vi ses i Simrishamn! more…
make a tie-cord
I-cords are great. For example as ties on a baby cardigan like marja-stina: For some purposes a thinner, sturdier tie or cord is the ticket – a tie-cord. more…
Chirrup – a soothingly simple cowl
Chirrup is knitted in the round, bottom up, and on the bias. Soothing garter stitch make for an allover plush and comforting cowl that can be varied in many ways and worn in even more. The finished cowl looks more intricate than the making of it would lead you to believe. Chirrup comes in two weights and […] more…
Abraxas
Abraxas is a swingy, open-fronted cardigan, beautifully enhanced by Balayage, a soft yarn that magically creates both drape and stitch definition. Abraxas premiers at Vogue Knitting Live NYC 2020 – as does the yarn, Balayage. Come see the sample and the new yarn at the Yarn Culture stall! This pattern is a PREVIEW pattern from Ziggurat Book […] more…
The Magnificent Ziggurat Book KAL
Join our fun and magnificent Ziggurat Book KAL! ~gorgeous prizes, lots of fun & support~ more…
Win some gorgeous book yarn!
The Ziggurat book is landing in different corners of the world. Has yours landed yet? more…
Chatoyant
Chatoyant is one of 16 designs in Åsa Tricosa Ziggurats: 16 elegantly seamless knits (available from Shephardess & other stockists) Now also available as a single pattern on Ravelry. Chatoyant is is sleek and luxurious Ziggurat with subtle detailing. The silky, lush yarn is by WalkCollection and is suitably called Luxe DK. more…
Mayhem lace cardigan
Mayhem Lace cardigan is one of 2 bonus designs in the eBook accompanying Åsa Tricosa Ziggurats: 16 elegantly seamless knits (available from Shephardess & other stockists) more…
Blue Basalt
Blue Basalt is one of 2 bonus designs in the eBook accompanying Åsa Tricosa Ziggurats: 16 elegantly seamless knits (available from Shephardess & other stockists) more…
Ziggurat Book Posse
THANK YOU to… It is not possible to make a book alone. I depend on so many knitters and other members in our yarn and fibre community. You’ll find some of them highlighted in future posts. Here is my collective THANK YOU. Yarn Makers & Dyers First of all a huge THANK YOU to the patient […] more…
Wollmeise Yarn Club!
Unique Wollmeise Club colours 4 historical women :: 4 designers :: 4 instalments Sign ups are open until 16 January 2017 (or until sold out) more…
