in their own words

In this post, Miriam Felton discusses her YarnStories Podcast. I've known Miriam for over a decade, she was one of the first designers I ever emailed (I'm amazed she still talks to me). Miriam is an talented knit designer, teacher, artist, and friend. I love podcasts and their place in our making … [Read more...] about in their own words: Miriam Felton / YarnStories Podcast

In their own words is a new series — I've invited artists, designers, and creators I know to share what drives their big projects. This time we hear from Riin Gill; you may remember her yarn and fiber business, Happy Fuzzy Yarns. After closing that venture, she found a way to combine her continued … [Read more...] about in their own words: Riin Gill

In their own words is a new series -- I've invited artists, designers, and creators I know to share what drives their big projects. This time we hear from C.C. & Dami Almon; they talk about what inspired their newest book, Tickled Pink. There are extra photos of their adorable cat, Pink Purl Almon. … [Read more...] about in their own words: C.C. & Dami Almon

Welcome to a new series, in their own words. I'll invite artists, designers, and creators to share what drives their big projects. We begin with Holly Chayes; she'll explain how a desire for approachable math led her to start knitting lots and lots of little green swatches. Math does not have to … [Read more...] about in their own words: holly chayes