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Great last minute knit gifts

December 20, 2010

I’m struggling to finish up some knitted gifts that I let sit until the last minute. I’m certain a lot of other knitters are in this boat, so here are some suggestions for those of you in need. The key to last minute gift knitting is a simple pattern that can show off beautiful yarn. [...]

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Citizen Shawl pattern update

December 8, 2010
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I’ve been going through my previously released patterns and issuing updates. Some of them are small and aesthetic, like reformatting the pattern to match everything else, while others are large and all consuming. An overhaul of sorts. Citizen Shawl received a complete overhall: new photos, new charts, clearer set-up instructions (plus a fixed error), row-by-row [...]

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A little tease: Traveling Socks

December 4, 2010

This was an impromptu edition to the new Traveling Woman ebook. I thought to myself “hey, I could make some Traveling Socks, too…” And so I did: Shown in Malabrigo Sock in Abril. Photo courtesy of Colin FitzGerald Photography, www.colinfitzgeraldphotography.com The pattern will be available to purchase after the holidays, with pre-orders beginning soon. If [...]

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Sneak peek: the new Traveling Woman

November 23, 2010

I am so close to finishing the new Traveling Woman pattern. I’m only a few samples away from completing the project: all told, there are  7 different samples and configurations to choose from that will be photographed for the pattern. There will be instructions for more than 7 different configurations of the pattern – I’m [...]

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Actually knitting.

September 18, 2010

I’ve been going a little crazy working on the new Traveling Woman pattern. It’s taking a lot longer than I thought it would, mostly because there’s a lot of brain hurting math involved. I’m rethinking the way I want to present the pattern as well. Rather than one, giant compendium ebook that contains instructions for [...]

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Knitting as comfort food

August 11, 2010

I don’t know about you, but when I’m stressed, I head straight for my needles. Knitting, that is. No intravenous drug use here, folks. I somehow managed to develop a healthy fear of needles, despite my numerous tattoos. But no, I always turn to my knitting when I’m stressed, emotional, upset, confused, or searching for something within [...]

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Teaching Traveling Woman and Saroyan

August 3, 2010

I’ve been living and breathing Traveling Woman and Saroyan lately. With the development of the premium Traveling Woman booklet, I’ve started thinking about whether or not I’d like to release Saroyan in a premium format as well with additional options for shape and size. I’m not sure if I’ll do that or not… but it’s [...]

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Fiberphile and Traveling Woman

August 2, 2010

I am so pleased to announce that I will be working with the delightfully talented Fiberphile for the new version of Traveling Woman! I’ll be using her worsted weight yarn in the upcoming pattern booklet. Georgia is very talented and I’m lucky to have her on board with this design endeavor. Who is ready for this pattern [...]

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More Traveling Woman

July 29, 2010

I’ve had this larger version of Traveling Woman sitting around since Stitches West. One of my sample knitters worked it up for me using some of my light worsted weight, Lilith Worsted, in the color Echo. And I’m wearing today, of all days in California’s July heat, because of my tattoo. When you have a [...]

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Randomly knitting

July 27, 2010

I’ve been bit by the knitting bug again. I’ve been working steadily away on the new Traveling Woman, which involves knitting endless swatches and blocking them. I haven’t finished a knitted object in months, but I finally finished a sock. It’s a man sock! I’ve never knit a sock for anyone who didn’t wear a [...]

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Details about the new Traveling Woman pattern

July 25, 2010

I’ve been working hard on a new version of Traveling Woman that has prevented me from updating. Between dyeing stuff up for Femme Fatale Fibers, knitting some commissioned design work, and doing the new Traveling Woman, I’ve been a busy lady. So. Details! I’m working on a new version of Traveling Woman. The pattern is [...]

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Buried Treasure

March 28, 2010

Buried Treasure Riddle Name two television shows that have inspired my patterns. Remember, they have to be television shows, not movies. Need help? Find the Patterns page. Enter to win! You’ve found the treasure! Post a comment with your answers to all three riddles here. Riddle #1 has two answers, make sure to post them [...]

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Pattern translations

January 11, 2010

I know that many people who speak many different languages have knit Saroyan, Traveling Woman, and many of my other patterns. If you have translated any of my patterns, please let me know – I’d love to share the translations with people and give you proper credit for your translation! I didn’t realize how terribly [...]

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