knitting
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the pine bough cowl, a sweater for your neck
I was thrilled when my friend Cirilia Rose, creative director at Skacel Fiber Studio, asked me if I’d be interested in designing a pattern for Skacel’s newest yarn, Kenzie, a tweedy DK-weight wool-nylon-alpaca-angora-silk blend from New Zealand. I couldn’t help saying yes after she brought over a few sample balls in different colors, and I fell head over… Continue reading
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rhubarbidoo
I’ve been keeping the pattern-writing momentum going and I’ve got another new one to roll out today! May I present Rhubarbidoo: I picked up three little balls of Shetland Spindrift on a trip to Edinburgh in June, with the intent to use them together for a project. I thought I’d knit up an earwarmer for… Continue reading
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a monday freebie: putney
In an effort to lighten my yarn stash, I’ve started pulling out all the single skeins of stuff I bought years ago and never used. They’re great for small, quick projects, and this one was inspired by the fiery bright autumn leaves outside my window (almost all of which have now fallen to the ground… Continue reading
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acorn teeth
I’m super happy to announce the release of my new knitting pattern, Acorn Teeth. I worked up the first pair (the brown and grey pair shown below) a year ago in Hungary, and I’ve finally had time to sit down and write up the pattern. Right now, the pattern is available for purchase on ravelry,… Continue reading
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the 2012 nordic knitting conference
Every other year, the Nordic Heritage Museum in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle hosts a Nordic Knitting Conference, and it’s something I look forward to with great anticipation. I love the chance to take a few classes and learn something new, to make new friends, and to nerd out about two of the things I… Continue reading
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projects
Lately… Left: Hexacomb by Katie Himmelberg Right: Waffle Stitch Fingerless Gloves by Jill Toporkiewicz and upcoming… I cannot seem to keep my hands off my knitting needles lately, so I am knitting knitting knitting and will hopefully have some more things to share & sell in the coming weeks. Luckily, I have generous friends who… Continue reading
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new show poster
Upcoming event for Seattle folks: TELEKINESIS and THE LONELY FOREST with THE GLOBES Friday 11/27/2009 Showbox at the Market This was a ton of fun to make and the show should be a ton of fun, too. Continue reading
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recent projects
Unfinished illo: “Bergen” Four-color stranded wristwarmers, pattern by DROPS design Continue reading
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new knitting pattern
Paper Tiger is branching out – into the world of knitting patterns! My new pattern for a cute cowl with cables and eyelets is now available. It’s free! Download the PDF – Cables & Eyelets Cowl Continue reading
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