knitting
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42 norske kofter
Today I’m thinking about kofter. This ubiquitous Norwegian word can feel difficult to properly translate, as it can describe several different pieces of clothing. Today I’m writing about it in the sense of “knitted cardigans” – you may have heard the word in connection with the famous lusekofte, or “lice jacket,” from Setesdal. Kofte is the singular form, while kofter is… Continue reading
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currently
The daylight walks continue to be lovely. On clear days, the colors are unreal. The photo above was taken from Telegrafbukta, the park on the southwest side of Tromsøya. It continues to be one of my favorite places, and at this time of year it’s the perfect place to watch the sunset. (I also finally saw… Continue reading
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new year
It’s been a surreal start for 2016. Here’s a glimpse: Emma Watson started an online feminist book club (it’s called Our Shared Shelf, and you can join the group on Goodreads, if that’s at all appealing). I read most of the first book, Gloria Steinem’s My Life on the Road, on a flight to London over the weekend.… Continue reading
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aspen socks & legwarmers: making modifications & try on as you go
My own copy of Farm to Needle came in the mail a week or so ago and I am blown away at how beautiful it is in person. I can’t say thank you enough to Anna and everyone who made this book happen, and I am so incredibly grateful to be a part of it. I’m also… Continue reading
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phileas yarns
Arthur’s Seat, 2012 This is going to be a post about yarn, but first I need to tell you a story. In my early twenties, I did a lot of solo travel on a shoestring budget, and one of the ideal ways to go about that is to couchsurf. Kind people offer up their couches… Continue reading
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aspen socks & legwarmers: the inspiration
photo by Kathy Cadigan The days seem to be flying by at an alarming rate these days – I can’t believe it’s already mid-November. But the good news is that means last weekend Tolt Yarn and Wool celebrated their second anniversary with a big party! (A party, I should mention, that I was very sad not to be… Continue reading
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farm to needle: stories of wool
If you’re familiar with Tolt Yarn and Wool in Carnation, Washington, you can probably imagine how I felt when I received an email from Anna Dianich earlier this year … there was a book project she was putting together, and would I like to be involved? It was a no brainer, of course – YES, I said,… Continue reading
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in the queue: simple knits
It’s been wool weather off and on since I arrived in Tromsø, so there’s been a lot of wearing of hats, scarves/cowls, and fingerless mitts. I have a lot of beautifully patterned accessories – textured knits or pieces featuring colorwork – and I love those, but I’ve realized I’m craving simple accessories at the moment. Pieces that are… Continue reading
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ebba & berit
If you happen to be subscribed to the Quince & Co. e-newsletter (or if you follow me on Instagram), then you’ve already seen that I have two new patterns out this week! Meet Ebba and Berit: I’ve gushed about my love for Quince & Co. on this blog before, so you can imagine how exciting it’s been for me to work with them on these two patterns.… Continue reading
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things I’d like to knit
September always brings a slew of new pattern releases and this year’s no different. Here are a few I’m excited about at the moment. I’ve knit exactly three shawls in my life, all of which were relatively small (and one of which was a gift for someone else). I’ve never considered myself a shawl knitter,… Continue reading
Paper Tiger 