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Welcome to day 4 of the Migraineur pattern release party! We’re getting so close to release I can smell it. Tomorrow I upload the big file, and Lord willing, firm up the live date. For now, let’s talk about what will be in it! Today will feature one of my more unusual designs, a hat … More Sections of Citrus
Welcome to day 3 of the Migraineur pattern reveal party! Today I have another offering for your hands: Spikehands, A pair of fingerless mitts defined by mitered squares and changing directions. The “Spike” chapter of Migraineur takes its inspiration from stabbing pain, which is not always a feature of migraines, but certainly can be. Slipped … More The Softest Spikes
For day 2 of our month-long Advent-season pattern-reveal party, I have another pattern inspired by ferns. Meet Fernhands, a pair of mittens with mirrored ferns to match Fernhead. In this book, you will find that most of the patterns are parts of a set. Often we knitters will just knit something we love, without bothering … More Ferns on Hands Too
Welcome to the first day of pattern reveals for Migraineur, my book coming out this month. (Soft release date: December 15!) Every other day, up till Christmas, I’ll share one of the patterns in the forthcoming book. Think of it as a little pattern Advent. Let me introduce you to: Fernhead! I know precious little … More Ferns On My Head
Links to each pattern’s post: FernheadFernhandsWavesToastToastheadToasthandsSpikeSpikehandsHemisphereFragileFragilehandsFragilehead Welcome to all new and existing subscribers to my blog! WordPress, and the world of online writing, has changed a fair bit in the 15+ years I’ve been here, and I’m finally catching up. Chances are good that you’re reading this from the comfort of your email inbox, and … More Why Migraines?
Hi everyone. After years of quietly working and hinting, I’m almost ready to actually release my first book of knitting patterns. There will be a lot of info coming out over the next couple of weeks, so I’m gathering it into one place FAQ style to get us started. What is it? The title is … More Announcing: An Advent Book-Release Party
Two weeks ago, I did what the kids call a “stealth drop.” Knitty released the “surprise” addendum to their winter issue, and yours truly has a pattern in it! What actually happened was, I was in the middle of a week of teaching a full-time knitting class (which was awesome!) when the pattern dropped, so … More Incurvatus
EDIT: Testing needs are filled for now: thank you to everyone who emailed! I will keep a list on file for when the next batch is ready. Thanks again! Hey there, My secret project that I’ve been teasing about for a couple of years now is finally picking up the pace a little bit. I’m … More A Call for Testers
Hi guys, This is more of a newsy post! Backstory: Rachel at Wool n’ Spinning started an audio podcast about six years ago to go with her Youtube show. She gave it up about six months ago, but now with me joining the team, we’ve decided to start it up again. I talked her into … More Wool n’ Spinning Radio: Episode 89 (the first!)
Hi all, if you have been curious about the podcasting work I have been doing at Wool n’ Spinning, but you are not a member of Rachel’s Patreon, I have a cool surprise for you. I recorded a bonus episode of The Wool Circle. It is going to Premiere, with live chat, on Monday, Dec. … More Boxing Day Surprise: Wool Circle Episode 83!
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