– Are you sure you want to do this?– As sure as I’ll ever be. I’ve done a bit of research and while it’s a new technique for me I’m quite familiar with the basic concept.– So you have experience then?– *blush* Yes, some. I’ve done it a few times but there are so many ways to do it it seems different every time. – Yes, it can be. Are you ready to get started?– Yes, but please be gentle. It’s been a while and as I said, I’ve never done it like this before. – You’re in good […]
Last summer I was delighted to get an e-mail from Kate Davies asking about a collaboration on a project she was working on with Janette Sloan. It turns out they had contacted 13 designers about doing 15 designs (they were each contributing one) for a new book to be published late 2019 – early 2020. Yes, I was a bit giddy, I have to admit. To be recognized by someone of Kate and Jeannette’s stature was a very thrilling moment for me. Needless to say I said YES!!! And to boot, I got to work with a new yarn […]
We’re off! This is the first day of the start of the VKAL – VIDEO Knit-A-Long. What makes this different from all the other Knit-A-Long’s out there? The VIDEO! This is a little like taking a class or workshop for a knitting technique – in this case Introduction to Double Knitting – but a little more than that as well. Along the way there will be tips and techniques that will not only help you get a great grasp of double knitting (knitting a two-sided or reversible fabric), but will help you with all your regular knitting projects as […]
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 the […]
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 done […]
