Thirteen years ago, I first published the Nordic Trail Vest. But a lot changes in thirteen years! As my skills as an instructional designer have evolved, I like to revisit old designs…
Choosing colors for a two-color knitting project can feel tricky. Sometimes you want the colors to really stand apart and make a statement, and other times you want them to blend together…
In my last blog post, I shared how double-stranding with mohair can add warmth and softness to a project (using my simple pattern, The Downbeat). In this post, I’m building on that…
Last fall I released my pattern The Downbeat, a simple top-down pullover knit in one piece using worsted-weight yarn. Short rows are used to shape the neckline, which means there’s no picking…
A common issue with new circular knitting needles is that when you take them out of the packaging, the cord can sometimes be very curly or kinked, just like in the photo…