a knitter starts to think about Fall. Isn’t that always the way? Lately my mind had been on hoodies. I wear them a lot – I practically live in them on the weekends. Perfect thing to spend my time on, right? Plus, it passes the Rhinebeck test. I’d love to walk around the fairgrounds in […]
After writing the review for Cirilia’s new book, I couldn’t stop looking at colors for my own Reyka. Here are a few that I’ve worked up. The upper left is the original. Putting them in thumbnails was helpful because I got to absorb the whole garment and seeing them all together helped me compare the […]
The IndieGAL is in full swing. In case you don’t know what it is: Designers choose up to 20 designs to offer at 25% off – look at all of them The sale goes from Thursday Nov 13 – Friday Nov 21 After that, the KAL goes until Dec 31st. Knit ANY pattern from a […]
Well, list may not be exactly correct – possible shopping options is more accurate. Sweaters Miranda by Josee Paquin – wearable cables and a hood Crazy Stripes Tee by atelier alfa – love the color possibilities Seacoast by Joji Locatelli – I think this one needs a rustic yarn. I might opt for the original Brooklyn Tweed […]
I’ve been obsessed with multi-color projects lately. If it has more than one color then it’s for me. I think it started with Collinear and it hasn’t stopped. A few projects I’m considering… Ashburn by Melanie Berg but in three similar shades of Tosh Merino Light medieval, black currant and onyx The similarity of the […]
I love color. Or better put, I love my colors. Pink, purple, red. Love em. Peek into my closet – or even the blog itself – and you’ll see half black/grey and half pink/purple/red with a sprinkling of unsuccessful purchases such as a light blue cowl top. I love the style but I don’t feel awesome […]