I’ve been working on a new scarf pattern. It’s lacy and soft. It uses a lace pattern that is quick to learn and repeats throughout making it easy to follow. I’ve designed it in Malabrigo Arroyo. It uses the right twist stitch – one of …
What Does That Abbreviation Mean?
As part of my new year organizing, I have finally collected all of the abbreviations that I commonly use in my patterns into one list. This is partly for me – so that I consistently use the same abbreviations – and it’s partly for the …
January Organizing
So, judging by the displays in the local stores, I am supposed to organize my household in January. At the local Wal-Mart, aisles and aisles of Christmas stuff have been replaced by aisles of Rubbermaid bins, tubs, and containers of every shape and size. Okay, …
December Knitting
I haven’t made much progress with my design work this month. I’ve been busy with gift knitting. Along with a few Bestie Beanies, I knitted Amy Miller’s Pendulum as a birthday gift for my mom (remember this one from my ‘I wish I had time to …
As Seen In… Vogue Knitting Magazine
Check out the Holiday 2012 issue of Vogue Knitting International magazine. I am mentioned in the ‘Made in Canada’ column! There’s even this photo of my Bestie Beanies: It’s on news stands now! Michelle
Slouchies and Beanies
My most recent pattern, the Boxy Slouchy, has been a big hit – with my friends and family. Now that winter has officially arrived here in the north, I have been making more Boxy Slouchies and more Bestie Beanies – with different yarns. It’s always …
It’s Time For a Promo!
Until October 31st, receive 25% off these patterns in my pattern store: Bestie Beanie Just A Little Twist A Bigger Twist Meet Me In The Garden Socks Ocean Mist Socks Just use the coupon code STOCKPILE2012 at check-out. Thanks for shopping! Michelle
