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
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summer swatching
A few weeks ago I attended an industry trade show, TNNA. I returned home (well, eventually) with many new yarn samples to try and a few skeins to work new designs with. It's very exciting and I look forward to working more with all of the yarns. The question I receive most often is "Do you … [Read more...] about summer swatching
knit along this summer
As I mentioned in my recent newsletter, this is the summer of KALs! Two friends of Little Acorn Creations, Cooperative Press and What (Else) Would Madame Defarge Knit? are hosting many knit-alongs (aka KALs) this summer. What is a knit-along? They're a way to help you stay motivated while … [Read more...] about knit along this summer
what (else) is coming soon?
While much of my day finds me editing for others, there are a few patterns I hope to release in the coming weeks. Some are camera shy, but I can preview four upcoming designs. · a lace shawlette · a woven & knit towel · a cowl · knit and crochet cat toys · … [Read more...] about what (else) is coming soon?
coming soon …
After over a year in the in the making I can finally begin to share a new design today. I can't discuss much yet, but I have a design in the soon-to-be-released* What (else) Would Madame Defarge Knit?, the second volume of the What Would Madame Defarge Knit? book series. I love these books as … [Read more...] about coming soon …