Amanda Turcotte

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Knitting: Vest
The Fullerton Vest features a deep rib and what looks like a fussy colorwork pattern, that is actually a simple dip-stitch technique that lets the boucle or other fluffy fiber shine! The vest is constructed from the bottom up and worked seamlessly in the round until the armholes. The front and back are worked separately flat, then joined at the...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
I was so excited for our partnership with North Light Fibers for our first knitting retreat in Spring 2022. I couldn’t wait until I got there to use North Light Fibers’ fantastic yarn, so I whipped up these quick fingerless mitts in their Water Street yarn while I was waiting for our retreat day to finally arrive. The lace on the back reminds m...
Knitting: Mittens
There’s nothing warmer on a cold day than a pair of worsted colorwork mittens. The double layer of yarn traps air and keeps fingers warm even on super-cold mornings. My little love bug is 3 this year and is outside playing every day. He needed something to keep those tiny fingers warm! For this design, I combined traditional Scandinavian colorw...
Knitting: Cowl
When I saw the three new colors of Woolfolk Far this fall, I was inspired to knit the Prosecco Hat using them all together! Of course, I needed a cozy cowl to match. I wanted to make something simple enough for an adventurous beginner, and perfect for holiday gift knits. I hope you enjoy knitting this bubbly delight!
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Once I knit the Prosecco Hat, then I needed some mitts and a cowl to complete the set! I wanted to make something simple enough for an adventurous beginner, and perfect for a quick knit over a couple of days. I hope you enjoy knitting this bubbly delight!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Prosecco Hat is a quick hat knit in 3 colors. Inspired by the newest colors in Woolfolk’s 2021 Far line, I designed this hat with a fun “bubble” stitch that only uses 1 color at a time--no stranded colorwork needed!