I’ve been absolutely jam packed with work knitting and longing to take some time for some personal crafting. I’ve got giant piles of fabric and patterns, and with the weather changing (we slept with the window open last night!) I’m starting to think about swingy linen dresses and cotton voile. And then my friend Eileen […]
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A Stitch Map is Worth 1,000 Words
In the creative universe there’s nothing quite so straight forward as a crochet chart. Crochet can be a little intimidating to knitters. With knitting we are presented one stitch after another and each stitch has instructions about what to do with it. But crochet is much more free-form. Some stitches are skipped entirely, some […]
The Magic of Blocking
I’ve been working on what seemed like a simple sweater for the last month. It got ripped back a couple of times. A month is a long time for me to be working on a single project. So I was pretty over it by the time it finally came off my needles on Sunday. The […]
My Recommended Craftsy Classes
I’m a lover of learning. I’m a Craftsy instructor, and I’m also a Craftsy student. It’s so easy to take a class when you can do it on your own time and in your own home (and your own pajamas). I’m often asked what my favorite resources are for the things I make, so I’ve […]
Mora Shawl
Purchase the pdf file now through Ravelry (you don’t have to be a Ravelry member to purchase) | add to cart | show cart From the stockinette leaf motifs to the open honeycomb lace, this shawl delights in playing with positive and negative space. Taking a twist on an Elizabeth Zimmerman Pi Shawl, this half-circle […]
Korda Socks
Purchase the pdf file now through Ravelry (you don’t have to be a Ravelry member to purchase) | add to cart | show cart Worked from the cuff down, and featuring a flattering chevron design, these socks are all about the details. From the tubular cast-on start to a flap inspired by a silk stocking’s […]
Wrapping Up 2015
It feels like AGES since I’ve released a new pattern! I’ve been working on a bunch of things, but they’ve been for other people, or for future publication. So self-published patterns seem to be slim on the ground. If you missed all the social media postings, you’ve still got a few days to sign […]
Gift 1, Get 1 2015!
In years past, I’ve done this promotion… you may remember it. Gift 1 pattern to a friend (or a stranger) through Ravelry, and get one for yourself for free. I like giving gifts, and I think everyone else should love giving gifts, so this is my holiday gift to you all. Give a pattern, get […]
Summer of Socks Sale
To celebrate the release of two new sock patterns (Vinifera Socks & Shifty Rib Socks) and to celebrate the fact that I’ve wanted to do nothing but knit socks for the last two months, I’m having a sale! From now until the end of the month (31 May, midnight MDT), get 20% off all my […]
Vinifera Socks
Purchase the pdf file now through Ravelry (you don’t have to be a Ravelry member to purchase) | add to cart | show cart Vitis Vinifera is the botanical name for the grape vine. These socks feature a stretchy twisted rib pattern that begins at the cuff and travels all the way down the toe. […]
