Underwood sweater: Finished the body, and one set-in sleeve cap
I’ve finished the body for “Underwood”, and I couldn’t be happier. The length is 3 in. too long, according to the pattern…
Starting new project: Underwood sweater. Gauge report
I’ve started knitting a new sweater, Underwood, by Elizabeth Doherty. I want to test her set-in sleeve technique, knit from the top…
Springtime colors: Bring them on!
I found myself at loose ends last month, with no knitting “work” to do. No class samples to knit, the MKAL with…
Sock Knitting: Vogue Knitting Book 1939 pattern
Here is the post for those who attended “Knitting Through Time” at VKL to ask questions and share comments. I’d love…
Knitting through Time: A Lecture for anyone who loves history
I’m teaching for VKL (Vogue Knitting Live) next week, and will be teaching a full slate of classes: Annetarsia: A Fresh Approach…
Starry, Starry Night : The Shawl
My friend, Donna Druchunas, loves pi shawls (made larger by doing massive amounts of increases on rows selected by the pi principle…
I get by with a LOT of help from my friends
2020 was really tough, and wore a lot of people down, including me. 2021 is looking brighter, but I’m so exhausted from…
Can Eye help you? NuRavelry is causing severe distress for many people, but not others. Perspective from a Knitting Optometrist
Among the horrors of 2020, which are abundant and well-known, so I won’t list them, the crafting community is reeling from a…
Kitty Couch adventure
A few weeks ago, I saw a post from Mary Mooney with a photo of the “Kitty Couch” pattern, available at Annie’s…
Craftsy/Bluprint ending? So many feelings….
Friday, May 22nd, an e-mail arrived with the force of a bomb. John Levisay, CEO of Bluprint (formerly Craftsy) sent instructors notice…