There's a Pullover or a Hat for the Rebirth KAL! March 30, 2022 10:25

The first Zoom call for the Rebirth Knit-A-Long is tomorrow (March 31, 2022 at 8pm EST). The link will be going out real soon to those on the KAL e-mail list.

The KAL will be for both the Rebirth Pullover, which I published last week, and the Rebirth Hat, which I've just published today.

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The Rebirth KAL and Pullover March 21, 2022 22:34

The Rebirth Pullover is a pattern unlike anything you've ever seen from me before. I'm trying something new—lots of new things, actually.

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Top down and a little lacy February 26, 2022 09:32

The Verity Pullover was originally published last year, by Ancient Arts Fibers and is now available directly from me as an individual pattern.

A staple pullover - colorblocked! January 28, 2022 15:32

The Hindsight Pullover pattern was originally published in issue 126 of Knit Now magazine, and is now available as an individual pattern, including imperial (inch) and metric (cm) measurements!

The Ripening of the Raspberry Cheesecake Capelet October 27, 2021 18:04

If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you may have seen me working on this over the past few months. It's named the Raspberry Cheesecake Capelet, after a yummy treat I just happened to make around the same time…

New & Improved - Stormy Top October 13, 2021 23:59

The things we do when we’re just starting out aren’t often the best. In fact, they’re the stepping stones that have helped us get to where we are.

The Stormy Top pattern was the very first pattern I self-published, back in 2006. I’ve learned a TON in the last 15 years about pattern writing, editing, layout and publishing a pattern, and I couldn’t bare to continue selling that pattern in its original form.

It's time for Autumn Field Socks! September 27, 2021 10:33

The Autumn Field Socks pattern is here! Just in time for the chilly autumn weather. I'm ready to settle in with something warm to drink, and knit by the fire. You?

Introducing the Germania Hoodie! August 27, 2021 17:30

The Germania Hoodie is on sale for 10% off until Sept 4, 2021, or you can get this pattern for free if you're part of my Patreon until September 30, 2021.

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The Casco Cap pattern is here! July 27, 2021 16:36

If you've been following my blog or subscribed to my newsletter for a bit, you may remember that I mentioned the Casco Cap last fall when it was published in Knit Now. I'm excited to tell you that the pattern is now available as an individual download!

The Jhana Pullover Pattern is here! July 19, 2021 11:21

The sweater that I'm calling Jhana was first published in the June 2016 issue of I Like Knitting. It's one of the myriad sweaters that has been returned to me from the publisher. Until now it's been patiently awaiting being republished as an individual pattern. And now it's here!
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Lots of New Patterns! May 9, 2021 15:33

Between February and April I've been swamped with sample knitting... Here are all the new patterns that have come out while I've been busy knitting!

The New Cabled Gannet Hoodie March 2, 2021 10:34

Knit Picks recently published their Chalet, Cabled Sweaters collection. Among the many beautiful cabled sweaters is my Gannet Hoodie.

NEW! - Centaury Cardigan February 22, 2021 09:42

The Centaury Pattern is finally available! You may have seen me posting about it last Spring, or seen some of the WIP's from the pattern testing. Well, I've finally gotten my ducks in a row and finished publishing the pattern.

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What Inspired the Thunderclouds Pullover? January 14, 2021 03:00

Thunderstorm season has passed us by here in the northeastern United States making room for the insulating winter snow, but I remember the day in November when this pattern was released by Biscotte Yarns.

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New from Knit Now! Samol January 5, 2021 05:46

I'm back to writing up some weekly blog posts, and am excited to introduce you to the Samol Pullover! It was published in December 2020, in issue 123 of Knit Now Magazine. Read more.

Petal Socks - A dramatic update! December 10, 2020 02:00

In 2008, one of the very first patterns that I self-published was the Petal Socks pattern. Since then I've learned a LOT about knitwear design, pattern testing and pattern publishing.
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NEW ~ Hibernating Hat Pattern November 30, 2020 20:44

I'm so excited to be sharing this brand new Hibernating Hat pattern with you—just in time for holiday gift knitting.

Herdine Cabled Crochet Cardigan - New! November 26, 2020 03:00

Can a crochet designer have an opus? I looked it up...
One definition of opus is: "any artistic work, especially one on a large scale."

So, yes—a crochet designer can have an opus. And designing Herdine was definitely one for me!

Knit Now, Issue 122 - Casco Cap November 18, 2020 12:59

Issue 122 of Knit Now Magazine has hit the shelves, and I'm pleased to introduce you to the Casco Cap!

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Crochetist 2020 and the Ely Cathedral Pullover November 12, 2020 03:30

You may have noticed lots of crocheted cables in my recent patterns. I have a confession. I'm absolutely obsessed with them! Among the second annual volume of The Crochetist is my newest cabled crochet pattern—the Ely Cathedral Pullover. Read more.

Introducing the Everlife Cardigan! November 4, 2020 23:03

Sometimes, a design comes out exactly as I imagined it would. This is one of those times. In my mind, it looked just like this, so I'm very excited to introduce you to the Everlife Cardigan.

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The ZigZag Cardigan in issue 103 of Simply Crochet October 29, 2020 03:30

Chevron and colorwork go together like bread and butter. The color changes accentuate the zigs and zags in the chevron pattern, which you can see clearly in my newest crochet pattern, from Issue 103 of Simply Crochet.

Gwen - New Pattern from KFI October 21, 2020 15:10

KFI's Winter collection is out, and among the new patterns is my Gwen pattern. It's a top-down, seamless cardigan, using Kathmandu Aran 100 yarn.

New Pattern & Book Giveaway - Palora Pullover October 14, 2020 20:04

Knit Picks has gathered a collection of patterns into their new Pathways book filled variations of knit-and-purl only stitches. The patterns range from slouchy hats, to mittens, cowls and sweaters.

Keep reading for my thoughts on this book, my Palora Pullover AND a giveaway for a printed copy of the book!