Rodeo Drive Poncho Update

At the request of petite knitters and knitters living in very chilly climates, I’ve updated the Rodeo Drive Poncho pattern to include instructions for a poncho with a shallower neckline. The pattern is identical, otherwise. Here are photos of the two necklines: This is the original, deeper neckline… …and this is the new option of […]

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Giveaway! Knitter’s Pride Symfonie Wood Interchangeable Starter Set

You’re welcome to comment here, but to enter the contest, you must comment on YouTube HERE. Please watch the entire video for instructions on how to enter the giveaway. This contest is open to US and international viewers (customs charges may apply outside the US). The contest is open until 12:01 am (US Central Time), […]

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iCord Side Edging (i-cord)

Instructions for working this edging: Right Side: Knit 1, slip 1 with yarn in front, Knit 1, work across row to last three stitches, Knit 1, slip 1 with yarn in front, Knit 1 Wrong Side: Slip 1 with yarn in front, Knit 1, slip 1 with yarn in front, work across row to last […]

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Latvian Long-Tail Cast-On

The Latvian LTCO is pretty, fairly deep, and has decent stretch to it. But I think most knitters will get excited about this fact – after close inspection, I’m pretty sure it’s IDENTICAL ON BOTH SIDES. Please excuse the green screen background – we’re under a bit of construction in the studio. Exciting changes to […]

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Interview with Lindi from Inspiration for Creation

On Friday, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Lindiwe Maqhubela from Inspiration for Creation. In a very unique interview for me, Lindi asks me about being an entrepreneur, the creative process, marketing, balancing work and life, and managing my public persona. Lindi has a great blog with lots of interviews of interesting and […]

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Barber Pole Cowl Tutorial

No matter how you twist this cowl around your head and neck, you always look perfectly dressed. With no wrong sides, luxurious cashmere blend yarn, and a fair isle stripe pattern to keep the knitting interesting. Free pattern + three-part video tutorial.

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Lifted Increases

Instructions for working both right and left lifted increases. Please excuse the green screen background – we’re under a bit of construction in the studio. Exciting changes to come! Information on things you’ll see in this video: The poncho on the mannequin behind me is my Rodeo Drive Poncho, pattern + video tutorial. The purple […]

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