Brioche Knitting is an excellent technique for knitters to have in their knitting skills tool kit. Fabrics knit in the brioche technique have a lot of stretch to them. This stitch is great for any garment that requires a forgiving negative ease. The drape in a brioche knit fabric likes to hug curves and is terrific when accommodating a...
A toque refers to a knit hat, used commonly in the knit and crochet community. The origins of this word come from approximately 13th-century Europe. A toque is also the hat a professional would wear, for instance, the headwear of a chef, magistrate or professor. There are many names for knit caps, and so many stitches and technique variations...
This tutorial is written for the crocheter who knows how to crochet basic stitches and would like to explore patterns designed by Mary Maxim. This tutorial does not show how to crochet each stitch from the beginning to end, but does show you one repeat of the stitches written in pattern and relies on you, the crocheter, to continue following the...
This is the first post of a multi-part series on How to Read a Crochet Pattern. In this post, we discuss what you can expect to find in a Mary Maxim pattern. We, at Mary Maxim, continue to strive for excellence in design. When you purchase a kit or a pattern from Mary Maxim, you know that each design is carefully imagined, written and...
The November Blog Exclusive is the easy and quick Christmas project to make. The Candy Cane Throw uses the Corner to Corner Technique (C2C) to add rich textures and festive elements to your home decor or seasonal display. This is an excellent throw for those who are new to the C2C technique. Enjoy these simple color changes and easy stitches.
We are carrying on our Sweet Treat theme for this month's Blog Exclusive with a festive candy cane Corner to Corner lap-ghan pattern. The Corner to Corner or (c2c) technique to crocheting your afghan adds wonderful texture to your afghan or throw.
We can't let I Love Yarn Week pass without featuring Mary Maxim Sweaters. We are famous for our beautifully designed garments. The Mary Maxim sweater has evolved from the Cowichan Style bulky knit sweater in the 1950's and 1960's to the modern and fashionable sweater kits that are available today. Right now enjoy 25% off all sweater and...
We are putting the finishing touches on our October Blog Exclusive. Candy Corn was our inspiration for this triangle cowl. We hope you’ve enjoyed our cowl designs recently, we are working on other items for November. The Sweet Treat Cowl is an Intermediate crochet pattern that features a variety of stitches and some beautiful puff...
What's better than a Free One Ball Wonder Skye Yarn Pattern? How about 3 Free One Ball Wonder Skye Yarn Patterns. Fair Isle Skye Yarn is one of our best-selling yarn ranges right now.
The crisp air leads to guilty pleasures. There is something special that happens when you cozy up on a cool fall day with a cup of coffee or tea, a hand-knit sweater, and a good book. Sometimes we knitters and crocheters may even feel a little guilty for enjoying the same cold weather that forces our loved ones to wear their handmade hats and...
