knitting life

Some things I love

by Liz on April 17, 2012

in knitting life

It’s spring, and things are changing. The weather is getting warmer, even though the wind likes to pretend it’s colder outside than it really is. When the seasons change like this, it always makes me more appreciative if little things in life. There are lots of little things I love, like… My Julep Maven It [...]

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Stitches West!

February 22, 2012

I’m packing my bags and getting ready to head on a plane for Stitches West. I’ll be in booth #1133 with Little Red Bicycle this year. I have a new pattern coming out called Like Honey Cowl, which features cables and textures reminiscent of spring time, honeycomb, and warm weather. This pattern will be debuted at Stitches [...]

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Goals for 2012

January 6, 2012

I’ve never been big on New Years resolutions. It seems like a lot of pressure on one goal – why would you do that to yourself? There are a lot of things I would like to be improving of changing for 365 days, but nothing that I’d be willing to commit to over one-too-many drinks [...]

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Photos from the Knit1 Party

September 24, 2011
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Last month (wow, is it really September?) there was a party at Knit 1 here in Chicago. I got to meet a ton of knitters, eat some tasty cheeses, and have a little trunk show. It’s been awhile since I had a trunk show – moving across the country appeared to have to instilled a [...]

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10% off Sale & Roxanne Photo Contest

June 20, 2011

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted – I promise I have a lot more coming for you this week! But two important things first: All patterns 10% off until Tuesday 6/21 11:59 p.m! I miss knitting. It’s been a long time since I’ve been able to sit down and work with my needles. In honor [...]

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Some notes on Saroyan: why does my scarf curl?

March 23, 2011

Every few months or so, I’ll get a random rash of messages about one specific element of my patterns. I’m not sure how it happens, but I’ll get an average of 5-10 messages on a daily basis about one thing. I don’t mind it. In fact, I love getting emails and messages from people who [...]

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Things that make this week awesome

February 16, 2011

Delicious pumpkin raviolis from one of my favorite Italian places with a garlic butter sauce for a simple Valentine’s day dinner Finishing the first pair of socks I’ve ever knit for a person with feet bigger than me A fantastic Valentine’s day party at Kristine’s gorgeous new storefront for A Verb For Keeping Warm with [...]

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Stitches West Meet ‘N Greet (and a new pattern preview!)

January 24, 2011

I’m happy to announce that I’ll be doing a Meet ‘n Greet at Stitches West this year! You can stop by and say hi or show me your Traveling Woman, buy a printed copy of the Traveling Woman collection, or just secretly stalk me from afar. Bring your camera! I’ll be too busy talking your [...]

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Adventures in modeling knitwear

December 3, 2010

There are some benefits to living with my boyfriend, the largest perhaps being that he’s a photographer. A bigger bonus? He willingly takes pictures for me. It’s fantastic. Observe: Photo courtesy of Colin FitzGerald, colinfitzgeraldphotography.com That’s me, modeling a new pattern due out soon. Is it just me or do I look like the one [...]

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Some updates on dyeing and designing

October 20, 2010

It’s been awhile since I posted an update the status quo over here. I suppose I’m a bit over due! Dyeing: I’m temporarily suspending dyeing. My current living situation doesn’t really have the adequate space or utilities needed. I should resume dyeing again in Fall 2011. I do have some back stock, so if you’re [...]

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The Stitches West Recap

March 2, 2010

I’m back home after Stitches, busy unpacking and updating the Femme Fatale Fibers shop. I had a little bit leftover, but I also left some at home for those who were unable to attend. You didn’t think I’d forget you, did you? I’m also posting some sale skeins as well. I’ll be doing updates sneakily [...]

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Things I will knit (and design!) in 2010

January 5, 2010

If I make this list now, I figure it will increase the likelihood of my success of actually accomplishing all of these things. Yes? No? Maybe. Obviously this isn’t accounting for all of the awesome patterns that will probably be released in 2010, but I don’t have a crystal ball, now do I? Regardless, it’s [...]

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Hello, Seattle

November 26, 2009

I have arrived safely in Seattle. No surprise there! I ate my first kosher Thanksgiving meal – definitely not my thing. No gravy! No mashed potatoes! No green bean casserole. I don’t even like Thanksgiving all that much, but the food is rather tasty. I love any excuse to eat a plate of food slathered [...]

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