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.

The Best Cast-on for K1, P1 Ribbing November 9, 2020 10:47

The Tubular cast-on is the perfect cast-on to compliment k1, p1 ribbing.

In this video tutorial I show you how to cast on an odd number of stitches to work back and forth in rows.

Watch now.

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.

Take a look!

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.

Knitted Cast-on Video Knitting Tutorial October 26, 2020 02:27

The Knitted Cast-on method is easy to remember for beginning knitters because it's just like the knit stitch!
Learn how.

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!

Backwards Loop Cast-on Video Knitting Tutorial October 11, 2020 23:36

The Backwards Loop Cast-on is great for casting on small numbers of stitches. I recommend it often in my patterns when casting on underarm or neck stitches. Learn how.

New Rowan Designs! October 8, 2020 04:00

I'm super-duper-bouncing-up-and-down excited about sharing these designs with you! I've got to confess, that there's something extremely exciting (to me) about having some designs published by Rowan! Keep Reading!

New Pattern from Knotions - Spanra Legwarmers October 1, 2020 03:30

The October 2020 issue of Knotions Magazine is now up! As we head into cooler weather, it's time to think of stocking up on warm things. The theme of this issue is FIRE, and I'm impressed with the creativity of my fellow designers, in what they've come up with. Read more.

Zeron Pullover September 23, 2020 07:56

I've been crocheting for what seems like my whole life. My mom taught me when I was very young, and my love of it snowballed (avalanched?) from there. But, it wasn't until recently that I discovered the joy (and obsession) of crochet cables.

New top-down raglan pattern - Bedrine September 16, 2020 17:24

Valley Yarns (the yarn line produced by the mega-famous yarn store, WEBS) has just published the Bedrine Pullover pattern, using their Worthington yarn. Read more.

New! Windy Sea Pullover September 9, 2020 04:47 1 Comment

Willow Yarns has recently created a beautiful yarn with a blend of wool and alpaca—Dusk. It's amazingly soft, and works up super fast in crochet. They sent me a little sample over the summer, and I whipped up this beauty for them.

Take a look!

Drifter - New Pattern! September 3, 2020 03:10

Simple Stockinette stitch is so often underappreciated. I've waxed and waned with my attraction to it throughout my knitting experience. At the moment, with all that's going on in the world (2020 OMG!), I'm thoroughly appreciating the repetitive, simplicity of Stockinette. There are no surprises—it's always the same, and easy. Read more.

Drip Diamond Shawl August 12, 2020 23:04

Two years ago, the Drip Diamond Shawl pattern was published in the Delicate Details book, from Knit Picks. The rights for me to sell this individual pattern have been granted, and it's now available for purchase on my website, Ravelry, and elsewhere. Keep Reading.

Pattern Sale for Equal Rights of POC May 31, 2020 14:29 1 Comment

Update: This sale has ended.

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YouTube and A Weekly Designing Vlog! May 12, 2020 19:52 1 Comment

this week I've started a couple really exciting things that I think you'll love:

• a weekly "Designing Update" video in which I tell you about all the things I've do in my knit & crochet designing world

• and a YouTube channel (to fill) with videos explaining how my sweaters are made!

Keep Reading

Summer Cast-on Magazine & the Mazar Pullover May 6, 2020 16:22

Something I love about hand-dyed yarn is that the beautiful and unique colors can make a basic stockinette sweater into a piece of art. However, I still need the knitting itself to be somewhat interesting—which is why I think the Mazar Pullover is the perfect pattern for hand-dyed yarn. Read more.

Summer Interweave Knits & the Hornbill Top April 30, 2020 16:34 2 Comments

The days here in Maine are finally becoming warmer and I've been enjoying spending time in the yard barefoot and without a coat. As the temps turn, my mind drifts toward summer knits, which is perfect since the Summer 2020 issue of Interweave Knits has just arrived! Read more.

New Pattern - Sati Cardigan March 8, 2020 09:17

Knitting is as much about the experience of making something as it is about having a finished product. In the Sati Cardigan pattern, there are lots of interesting things going on, though the finished sweater appears pretty basic and simple.

Sati Cardigan Construction Class February 27, 2020 08:52

Sometimes a sweater may appear so simple and basic once it's completed, but the process of making it can be quite an interesting experience. I feel like the Sati Cardigan is one of those sweaters.

Warm Things Pattern & Yarn Giveaway! February 7, 2020 08:59

This giveaway has ended.

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Njord Pullover in Cast on Spring 2020 February 1, 2020 02:48

I don't know about you, but the prospect of Spring has me thinking of warm-weather knits. Some of my favorite things about Spring and Summer knits are organic cotton, short sleeves and wearing pullovers instead of cardigans. The Njord Pullover is all of those!

The Warm Things patterns are almost ready! January 28, 2020 16:45

In my house, we have this trunk—a sort of chest—that was made by my partner’s grandfather. In it, we keep all the hats, scarves, mittens, gloves, cowls, etc... that we use throughout the cool seasons. We lovingly call it the “Warm Things Box”.