With the color scheme for the new collection picked out, I ran around TNNA with a mission. I held up the paint chips I’d picked out to yarn in just about every booth! It was fun to do things a little backward from how I normally do them. Usually I pet a yarn, love the […]
Miriam Felton
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Pattern Release: Polyphylla Cowl
Waaay back in June of 2010, while attending TNNA (The National Needlearts Association)’s summer trade show I taped a segment for Knitting Daily TV‘s 6th Season. It seems like a long while ago, but the episodes are finally starting to air on public tv stations across the country (use the search here to find a […]
Knitmore Girls Podcast Interview :)
Hey all, Jasmin and Gigi have posted the interview I did with them at TNNA. You can hear the whole thing here. It was so much fun! I hope you like it 🙂
Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes….
Yikes have I been busy! I’ve been working on a bunch of stuff I’m really excited about and it’s about time I told you. As you know, before Twist & Knit, I was releasing patterns one at a time, as they happened to fall out of my head, or as soon as they were done […]
Pomegranate Ice Cream
Pomegranate ice cream Originally uploaded by mimsical Hey all, I’ve got a bunch of stuff in the works, but none of it is really ready to talk about. The second printing of Twist & Knit is underway and should be in hand by the end of February. So those of you waiting for it won’t […]
Sale Notice and Ophelia Pattern Release
Hey everybody! I’m pleased to announce that the Ophelia Shawl is now available for purchase. It was part of the Shakespeare in Lace Club, but the period of exclusive rights is now done, and it’s available for sale on Ravelry here. Its one of the most interestingly constructed pieces I’ve made and I enjoyed it […]
Signing Twist & Knit at Rhinebeck!
I’ll be at Rhinebeck (New York Sheep & Wool Festival) this weekend signing Twist & Knit (the last of the first printing!) on Saturday from 11:30-1 and 3:30-5. Then Sunday from 10-11:30 and 2:00-3:30 in the Merritt Books signing area. Your fairground map should show you where this is (I’m not exactly sure myself yet, […]
Pattern Collection Release: Silver Screen Gloves
The woman of fashion wears hand-knitted gloves to go with every outfit! –Knitting For All, Illustrated by Margaret Murray and Jane Koster This collection of gloves was inspired by the glamor of old Hollywood. When men wore suits and fedoras and women didn’t leave home without a feathered hat on their heads and a stylish […]
Tutorial: Blocking Gloves
I’m just finishing up a collection of glove patterns inspired by 1940’s actresses and I thought a tutorial on blocking gloves seemed appropriate. What you will need: Foam Core Board (if you can get the waterproof kind you can skip Step 5) Pen or Pencil Craft Knife with a sharp point (like an X-Acto knife) […]
Salt Lake Area Book Signing
Hey all you Utah knitters out there, I’ll be doing a book signing for Twist & Knit at Black Sheep Wool Company (430 East South Temple, SLC) this Saturday, August 14, from 2 – 4 pm. Also, all the pieces from the book are up for a trunk show at Black Sheep now until the […]
