Paper Tiger

knitting, baking, and reading in Norway


paper tiger

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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