Knitting patterns inspired by scientific concepts and models from biology, chemistry, physics, geology, and more. To get the knitting patterns, scroll down the page to the individual pattern you want and click on the link to that pattern. These patterns are not my designs but links to other designers who have generously shared their patterns. If you have questions about how to knit a specific pattern, please contact the designer directly.
A yarn shop and fiber arts emporium in Andersonville, Chicago.
The Dropped Stitch is located at
1524 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago IL 60660
CTA: We are a ten minute walk west of the Red Line and #36 Broadway bus, and steps from the #22 Clark and #50 Damen bus.
Parking: Parking on Bryn Mawr Ave is free. However, be advised that most parking on the south (eastbound) side of the street is not allowed during school hours (9 to 4 during the school year). There is usually plenty of paid street parking available around the corner on Clark Street. There's also a place to lock your bike right out front.
The idea for Loose Ends came about when the founders, Jennifer Simonic and Masey Kaplan, both avid knitters, realized that they had a shared experience: Friends would often ask them to finish blankets, sweaters, or other projects left undone by deceased loved ones. They always do so enthusiastically, understanding what it feels like to wear something a loved one has made.
When Loose Ends receives a project submission, we look through our database of finishers to find a good match. With an eye toward geography, skill level, and druthers, we will identify a good fit based on the information volunteer finishers submitted in their profiles. The next step is running this by the finishers themselves to find out if they’re feeling it too.
Once a finisher says yes to a project, we make the connection by introducing the finisher and project holder in an email. Then… we step away and let the project evolve within this new connection. We are always here to troubleshoot, advise or reassign if needed.
A knitting pattern for the classic Tom Baker scarf.