The terms “shawlette” and “thick yarn” may not seem to go hand-in-hand, but I find them to be very complementary items, and they make for a quick and satisfying project. I dig the two together so much that I’ve designed quite a few. Cascade Range is chock-full of many things I enjoy, knit-wise. Large-ish gauge. Check. Multiple colors. Check. Asymmetry. …

Today is my first ever Trunk Show – yeehaw! It’s at Lorajean’s awesome studio (7434 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, Oregon 97213) from 11-2, and I’m debuting a pattern collection that I created in collaboration with her and her awesome new line of made-in-America yarns, Victory. Her newest trio of yarns, the Victory line of American-made wool, is amazing to work …

As hard as it is to believe, 2014 is almost over. Like, scarily close to being done. I’m already thinking about how 2015 will be different, and…well, mostly different. And I’m starting the New Year off in the most delightful way, with one of my favorite people in the universe, Lorajean of Knitted Wit. She’s hosting a New Year Shindig, …

If you need to knit something last-minute for the holidays, don’t despair! There is still time, and I’ve got a few last-minute-y patterns perfect for gifting. That’s not to say that you couldn’t snag a gift card for your loved one and just make these for yourself, if that’s what you want, wink-wink. First up, one of my latest patterns, …

The Ball Cap is now available on Ravelry! When a friend gives a very funny and very strong hint that his head is in need of warmth, what can a knitter do? Particularly if that friend is going through a rough spot, health-wise. Also particularly if you just so happen to have the most sproingy, springy, lovely worsted-weight yarn enticing …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …