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How I Spent My Summer
I hope everyone had a good summer. Mine had its ups and downs. In early July, I was prepping for my summer events, and I was pretty much on schedule. Then,
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When Yarn Becomes a Luxury–Tariffs, Uncertainty, and the Slow Unravelling of Our Crafting Identities
Still, hobbies ameliorate the stressors of work, the news, or family life. And they are entwined with indentity. Many hobbyists, rather than describing how they engage with an activity (“I play video games” or “I enjoy quilting”), define themselves as a gamer or quilter. Now Americans may need to rethink their relationships to these activities.–Lora…
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Five Things To Do Before You Cast-On to Set Up for Success
Before you dive headfirst into your next sweater or shawl, take a deep breath and spend a little time getting to know your pattern. Think of it like a road trip—sure, you could just start driving and hope for the best, but wouldn’t it be smarter to glance at the map first? A little preparation…
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Tailored Raglans & More – Learn with Me at NLKC 2025!
I’m excited to announce that I’m teaching at The Knitting Guild Association’s Next Level Knitting Conference. The conference is a virtual event from Friday, April 4-Sunday, April 6, 2025. What can you expect from the Next Level Knitting Conference (NLKC): I’m teaching Tailored Raglans: Custom Fit Top Down Raglans; learn how to transform standard patterns…
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Grow Your Knitting Skills with Me at Virtual Vogue Knitting Live–March 2025
I’m excited to announce that I’m teaching at Virtual Vogue Knitting Live. This is a virtual event from Friday, March 28-Sunday, March 30, 2025. What can you expect from the Virtual Vogue Knitting Live: I’m teaching How to Work A Pattern: how to get the information you need out of a pattern to knit projects…
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Inspiration Piece: The Smother Cardigan
Sometimes, when I watch TV, I get distracted from the story by a piece of knitwear that captures all of my attention. If you like a drama with a ton of secrets and a lot of really cool knitwear, check out Smother. I watched it on Peacock. Now for the Smother Cardigan. These aren’t the…
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Starting the New Year with Pockets, Sweaters, and So Much More!
Hi! Happy New Year everyone. I took some time away from social media over the holidays and enjoyed the quiet of winter. Rested and recharged, I feel ready to take on 2025 and jump in to a full schedule of teaching and knitting. Classes Sweater Savvy: How to Knit a Sweater that Fits I’m running…
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Beyond the Rectangle: How to Knit a Pocket with a Curved Edge
Making a rectangular patch pocket is pretty easy, cast on the number of stitches you want and knit away. Creating a curved bottom is just as easy, but this pocket requires one more step. Cast on your desired number of stitches, minus two to six stitches. Then cast on or increase one stitch at the…
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Sweater Struggles, Chart Challenges, and Missing Pockets? November Classes to the Rescue!
November classes target issues that have aggravated all of us who knit garments: making sweaters that fit, using charts effectively, and the lack of pockets in most designs. In this class, we will delve into various techniques for adding pockets to both new knitted garments and existing ones. By the end of this workshop, you’ll…
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How to Put A Pocket in the Right Spot Every Time
I envision a world where makers have a pocket to hold their phones on every garment. I suggest two simple methods for placing pockets. One is for the maker who wants an informal process. The other is for a maker that prefers precision.