PDXKnitterati

2 min read 2022-01-03 12:19:51

Slip It! Slip It Good!

Apologies to Devo, and you’re welcome for the earworm. Introducing two new slip stitch designs, the Slip Away Cowl, and Dotty Bed Socks! Slip

1 min read 2022-01-03 11:07:17

Is steeking on your list of knitting techniques to learn in 2022? The Sheepy Steeky Coasters are here to help! This worsted weight project will

1 min read 2021-12-31 05:41:51

Sheepy Steeky Coasters, Cherry Blossom Wrapture, Leafy Origami Hat, Leafy Origami Cowl, Brioche Knit Love, Slip Away Cowl, Swizzle Cowl, Dreyma,

2 min read 2021-12-28 01:58:28

Remember this color combo? I really wanted it to work for a version of my Cherry Blossom Wrapture for the Knit Picks IDP (Independent Design

4 min read 2021-12-24 03:38:18

It’s been a minute or two, hasn’t it? I came home from Minnesota on a Friday, did a book signing and taught on the weekend, and left for Hawaii

2 min read 2021-12-03 00:00:28

I’m in Minneapolis, MN this week to teach from the studio for Craftsy/The Knitting Circle. I did a free steeking event featuring my Boxed Hearts

1 min read 2021-11-30 00:44:01

HOLIDAY21 I’m having a pattern sale this week, now through Friday, December 3. Use coupon code HOLIDAY21 in either my Ravelry or Payhip shops to

1 min read 2021-11-23 00:34:03

You know I’m teaching at this Virtual Retreat next week, December 1 & 2, right? I’m teaching slip stitch knitting, featuring this cowl and

1 min read 2021-11-17 01:46:07

I recently designed the Swizzle Cowl for Knit Picks, for their Twelve Weeks of Gifting. It’s available today! Knit with Muse Fingering and Aloft

1 min read 2021-11-12 22:27:51

I was looking at a Knit Picks call for design submissions, and it said that the designer needs to have a USA, Canada, UK, or Australia shipping

1 min read 2021-11-12 02:53:01

I was perusing Mary Jane Mucklestone’s 150 Scandinavian Motifs the other day, and I was struck by her steek setup. She uses a six stitch steek,

1 min read 2021-11-09 00:15:20

Oh, look! I’m knitting something that’s *not* brioche! This is my slip stitch sampler cowl. I’m teaching a class for a virtual retreat for

1 min read 2021-10-29 01:21:09

At least, I hope I will! I’m planning to teach at several knitting events in 2022, and I hope they all happen. I’ve already mentioned Red Alder

1 min read 2021-10-20 00:27:59

Happy happy official publication day to Brioche Knit Love! I’m having a little book tour to celebrate Brioche Knit Love. Come see the samples from

1 min read 2021-10-18 23:34:07

It’s been a while since I’ve been to an in-person event. I have really missed that energy! Now it’s time to plan, hoping that the pandemic will