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Happy Monday (and Free Stuff)

Hope your week is off to a good start.  Mine is.  Getting kits and patterns packed up for Vogue Knitting Live Pasadena marketplace (Booth 226) this weekend.  Save

Knitting
New Craftsy Class

I am super excited to share with you my new Craftsy class launching soon on Essential Skills for Circular Knitting.  This is a class geared to knitters who are new to knitting in the round. ...

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Checking In

Hello, it's me, back from a very long hiatus.  I've been VERY BUSY.  You know, that kind of busy where you put your life on hold to get the job done.  Well here are some highlights from the first q...

Knitting
Happy Holidays

Wishing you the happiest of holidays.  Please take time to revel in the season.  Snowball Ornament is a free pattern from a blog post I did last year.  You can download the pattern here. ...

Events
Winter Wonder and Kit Clearance Sale

This is proof that it does snow in Southern California.  These photos were taken in Lake Arrowhead where we spent the Thanksgiving holiday with just enough snow to feel like winter.  The hat is Qui...

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Holiday Kit Sale

SPECIAL HOLIDAY PROMOTION: Save 10% on all kits - enter coupon code TAKE10 during checkout Free additional PDF pattern with purchase of kit - all kits include PDF patterns, but for a limited time o...

Knitting
Quilted Lattice Hat & Mitts

Introducing new pattern Quilted Lattice Hat & Mitts.  This one is using Craftsy's new yarn line Cloudborn in Highland Fingering--2 skeins have enough yardage to cover both hat and mitts in all ...

Design
Crochet Challah!

I have received many requests for crochet versions of my patterns.  Well, crocheters, here it is--Crochet Challah, pattern translated by my pal Janet Brani of OneLoopShy Designs. ...

Design
Happy Fall!

Yesterday it was 102 degrees here in So Cal.  Despite that fact, Fall has arrived as far as fashion is concerned.  I've been seeing so many fun trends--plaid, borrowed from the boys.  Picked up a c...

Design
Sectional Knitting and the Georgia Fiber Fest

I will be taking part in the Georgia Fiber Fest on September 10-12.  I am honored to be speaking at the dinner Friday night and I will be teaching two 3-hour workshops on Saturday on Sectional Knit...

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Summer Happenings

I've been busy--I mean really busy.  Obviously, not blogging.  I received a big Madelinetosh shipment earlier this month (feeling Tart-ish?) and put together what seemed like a million kits to take...

New Pattern Hugs & Cables Wrap

I just released a new pattern--Hugs & Cables Wrap.  This is truly a luxurious lounging piece made with heavenly soft Big Bad Wool Weepaca in the palest shade of gray and generous built-in pocke...

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Sweet Paul Makerie

It's been a month since I last posted, and there's been a whirlwind of activity going on.  Let's start with a couple of weeks ago.  I traveled to Philadelphia to attend the Sweet Paul Makerie after...

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Clair de Lune and Goin' On's

This is the Clair de Lune Shawl done in Madelinetosh Tosh Sock, colors Cove and Paper.  It differs slightly from the original version with a few more contrasting stripes thrown in.  I will be selli...

Knitting
Blocking Boot Liners & Book Giveaway Winner

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Honey Boot Liners Pattern

It's here!  Honey Boot Liners pattern refashioned in Madelinetosh Tosh Sock.  This version is more lightweight than the original pattern included in the Craftsy kit. ...

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Anatomy of a Blog Post

I was recently the guest blogger for the Blue Sky Alpacas and Spud & Chloe blogs.  I wanted to include photos that were unique to my book featuring the projects done in their yarns.  So I thoug...

Knitting
Heirloom Placemats & Book Giveaway #2

I just released a new pattern, Heirloom Placemats.  The pattern is now available here.  You can also buy the kit on Craftsy, available with yarn for 2 or 4 placemats ...