Category: general announcements
a second size for start with chai
It took more than a few cups of chai, but I’m pleased to share that I’ve finally added a wider size to the start with chai hair ribbon pattern; yes, the tea got cold before I finished the edits. The original design, which had a quiet launch in September of 2024, came from my desire…
local yarn store day
Local Yarn Store (LYS) Day is an annual celebration of the unique charm, creativity, and community spirit that local yarn shops bring to the fiber world. This year, LYS Day will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025. It’s a wonderful opportunity to support your favorite LYS, discover exclusive products, and connect with community. Beyond…
September Swatch Project
Yesterday I posted a photo to instagram with the announcement that this September I’m going to post a daily pic of a swatch I’m working on. Why should you pay attention? These pics will lead to tips and lessons about specific yarns, thoughts about the swatching process (swatching for fun and for size), and eventually…
self-care, cashmere edition
Meet the Cashmere Triangle Scarf. This crochet scarf is worked from the center back out to the tip and uses half-double crochet. It uses 5 mini skeins of Artyarns Cashmere 1 ply (100% Italian Cashmere). The resulting fabric is soft and very beautiful, the cashmere is delightful and the lace-weight yarn begs for the crochet…
Introducing VLSI
As the days lengthen and warm, this transition piece adds understated elegance while taking the edge off air conditioning too optimistic for the current temperature. Named in honor of Lynn Conway and her VLSI microelectronics design revolution (with Carver Mead). She forever changed computer science with this paradigm shift. While I’ve focused on software for…
now with more kittens
Tail end, my crochet cat toy for kittens of all ages, has now been tech edited and sports both new layout and photos. Throughout the years from the initial creation in 2011 when Shadow stole a half finished mouse off my lap to today, the toys have continued to be tested and loved by him,…