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In my latest pattern, Midcoast Mitts, you will be working on DPNs (double pointed needles). Since the pattern is geared for beginner needles, I thought it would be helpful to have a…
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Last month I had the opportunity to work with the west coast (the “other” Portland!) hand dyer Lorajean with Knitted Wit to create my Coastal Gradient cowl pattern. This month I got…
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Yesterday I officially released my latest pattern, Passing Showers! It’s a short-sleeved, open style cardigan featuring some a-line shaping and a few eyelet details for visual interest. It uses dk-weight yarn at…
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In honor of the “official” beginning of the spring season (although you’d never guess it by looking at my snow-filled backyard…), last week I released my latest pattern, Jessie’s Girl: I’m excited…
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I was happy to collaborate this year with Unwind, a yarn shop located in Burbank, California and the indie hand-dyer Knitted Wit out of Portland, Oregon for the Los Angeles 2015 Yarn…