The other day at knitting group, talk turned to knots in balls of yarn. Many were venting their frustration, and they seemed surprised that I just shrugged it off. I sometimes forget that I’ve worked in the industry (and watched way too many episodes of How It’s Made) so I have different insight and understanding.…

Last week I made a knitting mistake that I should have seen coming. I made the project much harder than it needed to be because I ignored my own advice: I didn’t swatch. I’ve been working on a new design influenced by Ayrton. Since it uses a similar yarn weight and gauge, I thought, why…

When summer’s warmth arrives and humidity begins to climb, it is difficult to stay focused on a large project. I can’t help but knit and crochet, even when the days grow warm. I’ve found projects that work to keep my hands in motion no matter the weather. I’m drawn to motif-based projects, they are smaller…

Sticky notes offer a quiet magic. Not simply for their adhesive charm, but because they’re humble, low-tech tools that keep my ideas organized, track progress, and pin “must remember” thoughts in plain view. My favorite 3×3 square notes live in all my bags, peek from notebooks, and nestle in my nightstand. With the rise of…

In the past week, two projects required restarting. Both are from well-written patterns and all errors were of the PEBCAK1 variety. For the first project, gauge was initially ignored, followed by overlooking the fabric being knitted. Now, confidence is high that the third time’s the charm, I’ll need to knit a little further to make…

A well-organized workspace is essential for both efficiency and creativity. Over the years, I’ve learned that while a bit of creative chaos can fuel inspiration, a tidy environment is crucial for sustained productivity. In my studio— which doubles as a feline-friendly area—every tool and supply has its place, ensuring that both my work and my…