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Fasten Off YAL 2020

I’m really excited to be able to participate as a designer in the Fasten Off YAL this year! This year-end event will feature independent knitting and crochet designers who offer a discount on select patterns. The sale starts Nov. 25th and lasts through Dec. 5th and there is a yarn-a-long that will run through theContinue reading “Fasten Off YAL 2020”

Frostfall

Months ago, I approached Shobha of Serendipitous Wool Company with an idea for a pattern – all I had at the time was a general idea of the stitches and color I wanted, plus a name: Frostfall. In a happy coincidence, one that you might even call serendipitous, Shobha was dreaming up a similar colorwayContinue reading “Frostfall”

Pandemic Stress Cooking

This year seems simultaneously quick-moving and interminable. Some days it feels like 2020 will last forever, and yet it’s difficult to believe we’re already nearing the end of October. Time has become meaningless during this pandemic. I’m half convinced we’re living in some terrible, alternate timeline. I haven’t felt much like knitting lately, so I’veContinue reading “Pandemic Stress Cooking”

SK2P (double decrease)

My Frostfall shawl will be released in about a month and I’m thrilled to see it taking shape on my test knitters’ needles. In the pattern, there are two stitch abbreviations that are quite similar and could easily be mixed up. I’m hoping that adding a tutorial on each of the stitches will help avoidContinue reading “SK2P (double decrease)”

Eyelet Mock Cable

Testing on my Frostfall shawl is just beginning and I can’t wait to share the pattern with everyone next month! In the pattern, there are two stitch abbreviations that are quite similar and could be easily mixed up. To further add to the confusion, I’ve seen each abbreviation used interchangeably, depending on the source/pattern. I’mContinue reading “Eyelet Mock Cable”

Provisional I-cord Tab Cast On

I know, I know. Most knitters dread techniques that can be somewhat fiddly, and this tutorial combines two techniques that are well known for being somewhat of a pain: not only is this an i-cord tab cast on, but it’s also a provisional cast on. Yikes, right? I promise it’s not as bad as itContinue reading “Provisional I-cord Tab Cast On”

Plants: Summer Blues Cure

July and August have been really difficult months for me ever since we moved to Cincinnati. Between the high temperatures, oppressive humidity, and droves of people out at nearly all hours, everything is just so… overwhelming. This time of year, I’m usually looking forward to venturing back to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to escape the heatContinue reading “Plants: Summer Blues Cure”

Still Moon

There’s always a bit of a thrill (and anxiety) when I put a new pattern out into the world, but this one has a special place in my heart. I’ve been really excited about this pattern for months. Part of my excitement with this pattern is how flexible and easy to customize it is. AllContinue reading “Still Moon”

Welcome!

What’s this, another knitting blog? Well, yes and no. (Okay, if we’re being honest: yes, mostly.) There will definitely be knitting as I show off my current projects and upcoming designs, but you’ll also be seeing my dogs, some plants, house projects, and other random bits of my life. I might talk about music orContinue reading “Welcome!”