Dream Machine: Tricotin Mecanique

August 6, 2012 by mymateriallife

For all you knitting Nancy fans out there (toilet paper roll or otherwise), here is something to add to your collection.  This is a mechanical French knitter from Bergere de France that is actually made in France.  It’s a lot of fun to turn the crank and watch your knitted cord grow and grow and what beautiful cord it is!  I’m still experimenting with it, but I can tell you it is essential to use the weight that’s included and […]

Categories: Knitting • Tags: bergere de france, french knitting, mechanical french knitter, tricotin mecanique

Silk Crochet Rings (or Buttons)

May 11, 2012 by mymateriallife

Q:  What do you get when you join a short band you’ve crocheted to a button you’ve crocheted?  A:  A ring.  And not a bad-looking one at that.  This little project is the marriage of two inspiring items that I found on a recent trip to Uncommon Threads in Los Altos.  One item is this Bergere de France pattern magazine (Accessories Gallery) and the other is the Habu Textiles silk-wrapped silk yarn I mentioned a few posts ago (though I […]

Categories: Crochet • Tags: bergere de france, crochet buttons, crochet rings, habu textiles, uncommon threads