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Daunt: Easy to Knit, Easy to Finish, Easy to Wear I’m thrilled to announce the release of the Daunt cowl. What knitter isn’t attracted to mini-skein sets? The options are endless, but sometimes, they’re also paralyzing. What do you DO with those scrumptious bundles? Similarly,…
I’m thrilled that I’m participating in the Indie Design Gift-A-Long 2016 through Ravelry! Indie Design Gift-A-Long: a multi-designer promotion to help you kick your holiday gift-making into high gear! If you haven’t heard of this exciting event, you’ll probably want to check it out. Each…
Isn’t it great when your intentions align with your results? I am fortunate to have diligent test knitters who try out every size of every pattern I design before I make it public. These test knitters make sure all the numbers for their assigned size…
I’m pleased as can be to announce the release of my latest pattern, Tiny Trellis! I’ll let you in on a little secret: sometimes, by the time designers are done designing a piece, they’re thoroughly sick of it. Never want to see it again. It’s…
Knitlandia by Clara Parkes is a charming book that should delight knitters and sufferers of wanderlust. It should also hit the mark with people who don’t fall into those categories but who enjoy evocative prose. Though Parkes’ travels are filtered through a love of wool…
New Year’s is a time of renewal, challenging yourself to turn over a new leaf. I believe it’s an overall truth (and certainly one for me) that people are more likely to succeed if their goals are specific, measurable, achievable, and held to some sort…