books and magazines
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monday musings
What a busy few weeks! Is it just me, or does this time of year get busier with each year that passes? The knit world has felt especially busy up here in the Pacific Northwest this month with big events and other goings-on, but more on those later. For now: My copy of the Knitsonik Stranded Continue reading
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lately
It always seems hardest to keep up with blogging when I’m at my busiest, and it’s been a busy fall so far! But there are many, many things of note happening in the craft world at the moment as well as in my own world, so I thought I’d mention a few things here: – Continue reading
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magpies, homebodies, and nomads
I’m very excited to have a sneak peek on the blog today of Cirilia Rose‘s upcoming book, Magpies, Homebodies, and Nomads: A Modern Knitters Guide to Discovering and Exploring Style (out this November on STC Craft / Melanie Falick Books; available for preorder here). My review copy arrived a week or two ago and I’ve been looking forward to it for Continue reading
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norsk folkemuseum part 2: indoors
I’ve been back from Norway for nearly two weeks and I’m finally settling in again and beginning to get back into a work flow. It’s so easy to forget how much of a buffer is sometimes needed between long travel and diving back into work. In any case, today I’m writing about the other half Continue reading
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pom pom 8 & cookies
The spring issue Pom Pom has been winging its way to subscribers all over the world this past week. Mine showed up yesterday, and I’m pleased as punch to once again be a contributor! One of my favorite things to do if I’m not knitting is baking, and I’ve been nerding out a little bit because this is the first time Continue reading
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stars on the brain
I’ve followed the work of artist Dan-ah Kim for several years now, and I’ve even got a few of her pieces up on the walls at Paper Tiger, so I was ecstatic when I saw that she’s released her first children’s picture book, If I Lived in the Sky. photo via Dan-ah Kim I’m such a sucker for Continue reading
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a knitter’s gift guide
‘Tis the season for gift guides, and if you’re anything like me at this time of year, you’ll find yourself realizing you’ve only checked a few people off your list and you have a whole bunch more to go. I thought I’d put together a few of my favorite things that would be perfect for Continue reading
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pom pom quarterly no. 7: winter 2013
It’s another week of new pattern news: I’m incredibly thrilled to have a design in the new issue of Pom Pom Quarterly! Pom Pom is one of my favorite magazines and as winter is my favorite season, I’m delighted to be in the winter issue. For those who are unfamiliar, Pom Pom’s a UK-based independent magazine Continue reading
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interweave knits holiday gifts 2013
The 2013 issue of Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts is out today – yes, it may seem early to be talking holiday, but if you’ve ever tried to knit your whole family Christmas gifts, you know September’s not that early to start at all – so you should pick yourself up a copy at your nearest purveyor of Continue reading
Paper Tiger 