Double Knitting

Hmmmmm….

[Translate] I’ve been looking at the comments from the current VKAL I have going and I’ve noticed 2 things … 1) The people doing it are having a great time and really enjoying it. They like the yarn, the color choices, and the pattern and are saying this double knitting thing is awesome! They’re surprised at how easy it is and are wondering why they haven’t done it before! 2) A lot of people NOT doing it are liking the pattern and wishing they could do it too! Number 1 is great, and gives me a very warm and […]

Help is on the Way …

[Translate] On Saturday I had the great pleasure to teach a Cables class to 20 knitters at Apple Yarns in Bellingham, Washington. Over 3 hours I shared with them what I could about cables and such. Now I don’t know about other instructors, but when I teach people anything, I try and go beyond the simple technique and give them the tools they need to apply those skills in everyday projects. In this case, it was showing them how increasing their understanding of cables and how they behave might give them the confidence to adapt a pattern or perhaps […]

We’re almost there!

[Translate] Sunday we’re going to be starting the VKAL and I’m really excited! If you’ve already signed up, fantastic, I can’t wait to knit with you! If you haven’t, what are you waiting for??!! You can do so here … Barrington 5.0 VKAL! I know some people have reservations as they’re beginners and think it’s too complex and they can’t do it. I assure you, if you can knit and purl, you can do it! And you’ll learn some great things along the way as well! Even if you’re a seasoned knitter, this will be beneficial to you as […]

The long and short of it all …

[Translate] We’re 9 days away from starting the VKAL – have you signed up yet? No?!! Well, you can do it here … VKAL Don’t worry, there’s still time to sign up an get your yarn for the first video – casting on. Just a few updates on the VKAL … There are 2 options for the cowl/scarf … long or short … or you can do both if you like! I’ve recently completed both (the short one is now being blocked) and this is what they look like … Yes, you can make the long one and have […]

VKAL!!

[Translate] What’s a VKAL you ask? Well, it’s a VIDEO Knit-A-Long! What’s a VIDEO Knit-A-Long you ask? It’s a Knit-A-Long with video support – a lot of video support! Think of it as getting a bunch of lessons AND a pattern AND giveaways and FUN! We’re going to be stating a Knit-A-Long for the Barrington 5.0. I know, the 4.0 isn’t even out yet! It will be soon, but I wanted to spread the news about this VKAL now, to get things ready for it’s launch right after Stitches West! So here’s the plan … the Barrington 5.0 is […]