Thanksgiving was so fabulous ’round these parts that we plum forgot to photograph it. Our family hopped in the minivan first thing(ish) on Tuesday, and drove all day (and well into the night) to arrive at my parent’s house in Eureka, Montana to spend Thanksgiving weekend together. We are so lucky. We’ve got some more visiting to do this weekend, …
My little models
Sometimes when we’re photographing my new patterns, the wee lassies in our life demand to be a part of the fun. When we were shooting the Off-Kilter Shawlettes, Hazel & Astrid came a’running. They’re quite natural, dontcha think? Love these two!
Interview with Annie Watts
Today I’m talking to Annie Watts of Wattsolak designs about what exactly makes her tick, design-wise. Her take on designing is so fresh and fun and different and accessible. She’s definitely someone to keep an eye on. Click on any of the photos to be taken to the pattern page on Ravelry, and remember, the Indie Design Gift-a-long goes through …
Knit it: Ditty Cowl
This cowl might not be small, but it IS a little ditty. There are two options – I’ve called them “small” and “large” for lack of better terms, because they’re both pretty large! Made in super-bulky weight yarn, it takes no time at all to make, and you’ll want to wear it all the time. Soft, fluffy and oh, so …
Knit it: Fremont Cowl
I’ve just released a new pattern, done in glorious Knitted Wit Worsted, which I want to have next to my skin at all times. Called the Fremont Cowl, it’s an homage to Portland, and to Lorajean and to her gorgeous yarn and to her new studio. This yarn is serious amazeballs, and the pattern is fun and interesting enough to …
Let me help YOU knit for the holidays
There’s this awesome thing going on right now – the Indie Designer Gift-a-long on Ravelry. It’s a pattern-amassing-and-project-creating-paloooza, with discounts and prizes and fun-times galore! There are about 300 participating designers (spoiler alert – I’m one of them). Each of these amazingly talented individuals is offering 25% off of certain of their patterns through November 21st. The coupon code for all …
Socks, socks and more socks
I’ve been revisiting socks of old on Instagram lately by posting a handknit sock a day, and it’s gotten me thinking. I seem to have a very strong nostalgia gene. It may be hereditary – my mother has been known to tear up at the slightest provocation, nostalgia-wise. As I’ve been photographing and thinking about all of these handknit socks …
Knit them: Off-Kilter Collection
I’m so excited to announce the publication of the Off-Kilter Collection! The Off-Kilter Shawlette is final name of the Mystery-knitalong pattern from earlier this Fall, the soft and fantastic collaboration with Blue Moon Fiber Arts showcasing the truly amazing Yaksi Fingering. I was so inspired by the three (!) Off-Kilter Shawlettes I made that I would fall asleep dreaming of …
Make it: Veggie Broth
We like to make stuff round these parts, and the more things we make from scratch, the more we realize just how easy it can be. Sure, when the last thing you want to do is spend hours in the kitchen, it can be hard to justify making, and that’s ok. That’s what grocery stores and take-out Thai is for. …
Make it: Easy Earring Storage
I recently became obsessed with earrings. Which was kind of strange, as I hadn’t worn earrings with any regularity since college. Which was a long long time ago. BUT, I decided to be an earring-wearer once again, and began to amass earrings. Local artisans, Etsy-ites, earrings found in cute local boutiques. My earring collection grew exponentially, but I had no …
How to work the Kitchener Stitch
The Kitchener Stitch, although a fabulous and beautiful skill that all knitters should possess, is polarizing, and very difficult for some folks, so I’ve made a tutorial that will hopefully help some folks. I’ll admit, I was one of those people who had a severe mental block regarding the Kitchener Stitch for a long, long time. It takes concentration, and …
Knit it: the Sand and the Sea Cowl
the Sand and the Sea Cowl was inspired by the beauty of the Oregon Coast, along which the Yarn Crawl 101 journeyed. The slipped stitches recall a sandy beach, whereas the mesh sections are inspired by all of the lovely texture the Pacific Ocean shares with us. It’s a fabulous excuse to mix two complementary colors, inspired by the ocean …