Welcome back to our discussion about substituting yarns! Monday we talked about what considerations go into choosing a substitute yarn and why knowing the fiber content and weight of the original yarn will help you choose a good substitute match. [caption id="attachment_4294" align="alignright" width="250"] Silk Mohair...
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Boy, did time get away from me this past month! It seems like just yesterday that Love of Knitting released their Holiday 2014 issue..which includes two new designs for me! (The issue was released in early September. :) ) Introducing...
Every once in awhile, a design comes along that needs a bit of help. Such is the case now. You see...
[caption id="attachment_3872" align="alignright" width="175"] Atoll Shawl[/caption] One project I've embarked on this year is updating older patterns with new photography, because let's face it - my photos sucked. They were really not good and not presenting my designs well. Earlier this year I met Tabetha Hedrick,...
Did you read the latest Patternfish newsletter? I had a very pleasant surprise when as I read through the newsletter - there was my Grecian Elegance pattern in the Editor's Choices section! Now, I do love it when folks buy my patterns directly from my website,...
After a seemingly endless winter...
This week has been an interesting one for those who were waiting for the big reveal of the 2014 USA Olympic team uniforms. Ralph Lauren designed the uniforms again, and this time had them crafted in the US. While there are several garments included in...
It's been quite awhile since I've had a new, self-published design to share...
Today we come to the last interview in my Indie Design Gift A-long designer interview series - isn't that a mouthful. :) Our guest today is appropriately ~ Christine Guest. Like many of us, she knit (and crocheted) a long time for herself before venturing...