Pattern Preview: Syren Scarf
The Syren Scarf is a fun little project I whipped up in celebration of The Wool Dispensary's first year anniversary. Just one year ago, The Wool Dispensary raised money via Kickstarter to launch a...
View ArticleFree Pattern: Manly Scarf
Almost two years ago (!) I knit up a scarf for my picky significant other. I posted about it on the blog and mentioned I would write up the pattern details. Well, a bit of time passed and I forgot to...
View ArticleNew Pattern: Syren Scarf - Happy Anniversary to The Wool Dispensary!
First, Happy Anniversary to The Wool Dispensary! Woot! It's been a yarn since The Wool Dispensary launched a gorgeous line of hand dyed yarns. This year's focus? A color collection based on fairy...
View ArticleIndigo Swan Cowl Now Available on Ravelry
The Indigo Swan Cowl is now available on Ravelry! Make one for a friend, boy or girl, and make one for yourself too.
View ArticleNew Pattern: Hyacinth Cowl
Hi there! Another new pattern! The Hyacinth Cowl is a simple design, great for those looking to move beyond simple rectangles. A few interesting stitches, including purl two together (p2tog), will keep...
View ArticleFree November Cowl Recipe - Happy Thanksgiving!
I can't claim this is my own pattern, or that it's original even in the slightest. Inspired by Jared Flood's ribbed, striped scarf, I made this simple cowl. In case you'd like to make one yourself,...
View ArticleNew Pattern: Whelk Hat - Part of Summer Stack
The Whelk Hat is one of those rare, exquisite combinations where pattern and yarn combine to make a perfect project. The pattern is written to feature two lovely yarns – Brooklyn Tweed LOFT and...
View ArticleIt's downright frigid in Chicago
So I'm breaking out all of my newly knitted and long-forgotten woolies to wrap myself in. I assume you're all doing the same? Leave me a note and let me know what you're working on - holiday gifts?...
View ArticleQuick Holiday Gift Knitting Ideas
Hi friends. I know you're all working away diligently, stitching gorgeous, inspired holiday gifts. I have a secret. I haven't started my gift knitting yet. It's December 11th. And, to make things...
View ArticleWool People 4 Look Book
As usual, everything from Jared Flood's camp is extremely beautiful, detailed and inspiring. Kudos. If you haven't already seen it, here's the look book for Wool People Volume 4.
View ArticleThe Summer Stack Collection is Now Complete!
The Summer Stack e-book subscription is finally complete! Ending up with 9 patterns (many of which have multiple versions), this puppy is quite the steal at $20. And the patterns are also available...
View ArticleRecipe for a Cowl
I really like it when knitting patterns are written as recipes, allowing the knitter to easily adapt and change the item as it suits them. My most recent design is a recipe of sorts. The Geometric...
View ArticleA Tip on Blocking Hat Decreases
Several of my hat patterns are somewhat tubular in shape (including the recently released Fall Flux Hats and Whelk Hat). When hats are shaped like long tubes, it is sometimes difficult to block the hat...
View ArticleOops, I did it again. The Grasshopper - another slouchy hat pattern!
Yes, I totally did it again. I wrote the pattern for another one of those irresistably slouchy, squishy hats that you'll want to knit 20 of and wear all winter long. Enter: GRASSHOPPER HAT Ribbed brim...
View ArticleNew Pattern: Scalar Shawl
Sometimes you just want to snuggle up in a big blanket. On a blustery day. At the office. In a chilly cafe or movie theatre. Unless you tote a snuggy around with you at all times (and I hope you...
View ArticleScalar Shawl Color Inspiration
There are many lovely colors of Tracie Too you can use for knitting my Scalar Shawl pattern. Here are a few of my favorite combinations. Ahoy! - Natural, Rain & Autumn Rust Source: google.ca via...
View ArticleJuliette Scarf
As light as a whisper, this scarf can be worn draped loosely or wrapped around a few times and tied with a gentle knot. The border is constructed with an open texture that resembles a diagonal basket...
View ArticleMalabrigo March KAL: Roscoe Village Hat
My Roscoe Village Hat pattern was selected for one of the KAL's for this year's Malabrigo March. It's only March 4th and people have already finished some of their projects! So fast! Join in on the KAL...
View ArticleYarnCon 2013 This Weekend
You might recall that I helped The Wool Dispensary launch at YarnCon in 2011. This year's YarnCon event is a little different. A new venue, a new time-of-year (spring instead of fall), and it's also...
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