#7DayLucetChallenge Day 2: starting to make cord
It took me a few tries, but once you get going, this cord is amazing. It looks just like i-cord, and is…
This week in knitting: Lucet challenge and new socks on the needles
My friend Jennifer, aka Stitch Diva (www.stitchdiva.com) has started a 7-day Lucet challenge. Every day she will send an e-mail with instructions…
Knitting binge – antidote for anxiety?
This has been a difficult few months for me, as I fight to keep up with everything I need to do at…
“Stumptown Slouch”- a fun, fast hat to knit for the Fall season!
One of my favorite patterns in “Annetarsia Knits” is the Rose City Hat. I have knit several of them, and for a…
Smooth operator Socks – a Fun summer knit!
My friend Susan Anderson released a pattern for a smooth stockinette sock which showcases self-striping yarn. I happen to have a stash…
Agate Ripples is finished, and I love it!
I have found, over time, that the sweaters that I wear most are lightweight, which means thin yarn, small needles and lots…
The consequences of Stripes
I have finished knitting Agate Ripples. (pattern by Laura Bryant, Knitters Mag Fall 2015) Stripes are easy to knit, but it takes…
Ode to Crochet
Working with yarn in lots of different ways keeps crafting fresh for me. I was inspired to make Marly Bird’s “Lacy Pineapple…
Stripey goodness
While waiting for the launch of my newest Craftsy class, Fun with Custom Colorwork (launches TOMORROW, and enter HERE to win the…
Something’s coming…
My third Craftsy class is launching on June 6th, and here are the first photos from the shoot. Of all the classes…