My friend Amy Opie made a Capo by Elizabeth Smith in Chibi Paka Chunky. I was so smitten with it, I decided to make my own in Cadet Blue. This is such a simple pattern, suitable for a beginner swe...
The Trinity Cowl kit was a great seller this last holiday season. Amy added a second color way in shades of blue, gold and green that l thought was so pretty. Our new color Razzle is probably my f...
In full disclosure, wearing the designer hat all the time can be exhausting. The path to becoming a designer started with being an avid knitter. I miss those days. When I see a pretty new design...
Nothing beats a handmade gift. There is no better way of telling someone they are special than by making something by hand. Truly gifted makers know how to pick just the right style and color for...
Our faux fur pom-poms are so soft and fluffy. You won't believe these are not real fur! Soft muted colors and rich jewel tones are the perfect topper to your handmade knitted hat. These pom-po...
I have fallen in love with embroidery. I find it has a meditative quality to it. There is skill involved, but unlike knitting, most of the stitches are pretty intuitive. Think paint-by-number wi...
I've been playing around with Sashiko, Japanese folk embroidery used to embellish and repair garments. Sashiko is typically done with a simple running stitch outline in a repetitive geometric desi...
I hope this finds you safe and healthy. All this sheltering at home has made me go into nesting mode. I am cooking more and find myself spending a lot of quality time with my family. As I look a...
It's finally finished - the Sectional Knitting eBook and tutorial videos! This project has been so much fun, and it's the first time I've compiled a series of video tutorials to accompany a projec...
Frida Scarf is one of my all-time favorite designs. Inspired by a trip to Frida's Blue House in Mexico City, the design is a stitch sampler based on Mexico's rich handmade textiles found throughou...
We are so excited to be in the Marketplace for the very first time at Stitches West, Booth 634. Stitches West is the first knitting show I went to as a knitter. It's where I learned how to write ...
Introducing a brand new Chibi Paka Chunky color "Onyx". It's the same uber soft chunky yarn in a rich, dark shade of black. Turns out that black is the perfect background to our other sunny hue...
We have 800 pounds of inventory and display headed towards NYC. We will be debuting several new products at the show. First up, we have a very limited supply of Chibi Paka Chunky in Onyx. We wil...
We've curated a selection of holiday gift knits to meet all of your handmade needs. First up is the Funfetti Hat. This is for your fun, quirky friend who loves color and a bit of whimsy. This ha...
For all you SoCal locals, Stitches SoCal is happening in Pasadena, November 14-17. We will be in Booth 328. Use code SCV19 to save $7 on admission Thursday-Saturday and Sunday is FREE admission! ...
"Ikigai" is the Japanese philosophy of having a source of value in one's life that makes everything worthwhile. It's your reason to get out of bed in the morning. Ikigai is often represented as t...
We are very excited to announce our newest kit the Hako Popover, made with Pea Weepaca--the super soft sport-weight version of Weepaca. This lightweight, boxy pullover is the warm-weather cousin t...
Just in time for chilly spring or summer nights, this lightweight cardi is a great addition to your capsule wardrobe. The length is slightly shorter--it hits right above the hip with a slight dip ...
