New method for Russian Grafting

By: Assia Brill July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 Crochet, Distitch, Knitting, my creations, TutotialfeaturedLeave a Comment

There are few knitting terms defined as Russian: Russian bind-off, Russian join, Russian grafting. The last one is not widely familiar and used mainly to finish the borders on rectangular shawls. But this type of join deserves more attention. It is very decorative and surprisingly easy to execute. It can be used not only for…

New tutorials: Distitch crochet

By: Assia Brill May 1, 2020 Crochet, Distitch, TutotialfeaturedLeave a Comment

It is time to reveal more free tutorials from my Distitch book. This time it is the most basic technique for crocheting Distitch chains. Please see the full special article on my website. Happy crocheting!

New pattern released

By: Assia Brill March 6, 2020March 6, 2020 Distitch, Knitting, TutotialfeaturedLeave a Comment

Here is some exciting news for all Brioche knitting fans and for those who only going to learn this very popular technique. Today I published a basic pattern for Brioche rib scarf with a tutorial for slip Distitch selvedges. Although the Fringed scarf was mentioned in the Distitch book, the pattern for it was not…

Knitting without ends (and without tears!)

By: Assia Brill February 2, 2020February 4, 2020 Knittingfeatured, Techniques1 Comment

In my pursuit of perfection I’m always looking for the best solutions: for better looks, for the cleaner finishes and so on. I am often dissatisfied how the wrong side of the knitting looks, especially in multicoloured projects – knots, short ends of yarn and an uneven surface. However, recently I worked out the method…

New Tutorial added!

By: Assia Brill November 25, 2019February 2, 2020 Distitch, Knitting, Tutotialfeatured, Knitting, selvedge, tutorialLeave a Comment

Month ago I published a pattern with new type of selvedge: Slip knit Distitch selvedge. It featured a beautiful edge with a chain of closed (crossed) stitches. Today I’m introducing another selvedge type – with the chain of open stitches. It is very similar to the first type, but the difference is the way how…

Discover Distitch

By: Assia Brill September 10, 2019February 2, 2020 Distitch, Knitting, UncategorizedDistitch, Distitch book, featured, Knitting6 Comments

I’m very happy to introduce my new book about Distitch – a new principle of knitting. I invented it in 2012, and since then, I’ve been dreaming of sharing my discovery with you. In this richly illustrated book, you’ll find full instructions for Distitch knitting with texts, diagrams, photos and videos. Distitch is an innovative…

High-Relief cable hats

By: Assia Brill October 14, 2018October 28, 2018 HR Cablesfeatured2 Comments

I finally managed to finish all test samples of HRC hat knitted with different yarn weights.

Knitting

Knitting has been my biggest passion for more than 50 years. It is a pure magic to see how the long thread becomes a complicated fully fashioned garment. I’m fascinated with knitting structure: seemingly simple loops on the needle can be manipulated in so many ways, to create new fabrics. It’s not immediately obvious…

Origami

I read about origami courses given by Sergei Afonkin (St Petersburg) in a newspaper article in the early 90’s. I enrolled and studied with him by correspondence course for 5 years, receiving a teaching certificate, then an origami master diploma. I took to origami quickly and easily, maybe because of my engineering background and love…

Sewing

I’m not sewing much at the moment. However I still enjoy it and like to choose the most spectacular and interesting projects, like this amazing Bow-dress by Tomoko Nakamichi from her book “Pattern Magic”. I used the same blue-silver handwoven silk and lyocell lining to repeat this dress in miniature as well. Here are a…

Thank you!

By: Assia Brill September 24, 2020September 24, 2020

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Do you like beautiful numbers? I do. I feel a magical joy every time I see identical number combinations such as 333, 777, 123, or the time of day 12:21, 22:22 or 15:15, dates like 12.12.2012 and so on. So you will understand that when the number of likes for my Distitch scarf was approaching…

Discover Distitch

By: Assia Brill September 10, 2019February 2, 2020

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New method for Russian Grafting

By: Assia Brill July 1, 2020July 1, 2020

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New tutorials: Distitch crochet

By: Assia Brill May 1, 2020

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New pattern released

By: Assia Brill March 6, 2020March 6, 2020

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First interview!

By: Assia Brill February 15, 2020February 20, 2020

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If you would like to know a little bit more about how Distitch was created and some information about its creator, please visit Knitting the Stash. This very interesting website is run by Melissa – a talented knitter and spinner with many interests. She also raises sheep and produces exclusive yarn. In her bi-weekly podcast…

Knitting without ends (and without tears!)

By: Assia Brill February 2, 2020February 4, 2020

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Encyclopedia of Needlework

By: Assia Brill January 23, 2020

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It was by pure luck that I acquired an amazing book: Encyclopedia of Needlework by Therese de Dillmont. I rarely buy things on ebay, but last week I was looking for a loom, but instead I found this treasure. In a few days the parcel arrived. To my great surprise it was a very small…

Distitch is found in the mists of time

By: Assia Brill January 14, 2020March 13, 2020

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At last I’ve tracked down some ancient knitting that seems to resemble Distitch. It’s not unexpected! As I wrote (Distitch – a new knitting concept, p. 9): It is difficult to invent something original: there really is nothing new under the sun! In fact, there are many “new” things that had already been discovered in…

Assia Brill

New method for Russian Grafting

New tutorials: Distitch crochet

New pattern released

Knitting without ends (and without tears!)

More free video tutorials

New Tutorial added!

Discover Distitch

High-Relief cable hats

Knitting

Origami

Sewing

Thank you!

Discover Distitch

New method for Russian Grafting

New tutorials: Distitch crochet

New pattern released

First interview!

Knitting without ends (and without tears!)

Encyclopedia of Needlework

Distitch is found in the mists of time

More free video tutorials