Not all weeks go according to plan. This was one of those weeks. While progress was made on items in my knitting basket, it ended up with two detours: first, I need to completely recover (my right arm hurts making it difficult to knit or focus). The second is that we are providing a loving foster … [Read more...] about one of those weeks …
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what i’m working on …
I thought you might like a glimpse into my project bag... I'm finishing up some sample knitting for Shannon Okey. Her new colourwork mitten book, Frozen: Aurora Borealis Mittens, is available for preorder now (at Cooperative Press and as ebook on Ravelry). These are knit in FiberOptic Kashmir and … [Read more...] about what i’m working on …
TNNA Recap, part I
Last weekend I was at our industry trade show, the TNNA Summer Show. I was there to help Happy Fuzzy Yarn in her booth. It was a different show than last year for many reasons such as location, time of year, and it was held the same weekend as another big event, the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival. … [Read more...] about TNNA Recap, part I
a spring KAL for Ben Weatherstaff’s Friend
Happy May! This month there's a KAL (knit-a-long) happening over at Ravelry, for my pattern, Ben Weatherstaff's Friend. While this little robin is a quick knit, I like to keep things low-key. We're all busy and I've fallen behind on many a KAL... so while I'll post advice weekly, I urge everyone … [Read more...] about a spring KAL for Ben Weatherstaff’s Friend
designing (and writing) friends: Larissa Brown
Larissa Brown is a very talented writer and designer. I'm also very lucky as I have test and sample knit for her and I also had the extreme pleasure of being an early reader for her novel, Beautiful Wreck, and you can find my review at immerse yourself in a beautiful book. Not only does Larissa … [Read more...] about designing (and writing) friends: Larissa Brown
designing friends: footie socks by miriam felton
I recently had the pleasure of test knitting for the awesome Miriam Felton. That pattern is now available and I'm really excited about it. Footie socks provide just enough coverage to be comfortable with clogs, toms, or just wandering around the house. I knitted two pair so far and see many more in … [Read more...] about designing friends: footie socks by miriam felton