Monthly Archives: March 2021

Springtime colors: Bring them on!

I found myself at loose ends last month, with no knitting “work” to do.  No class samples to knit, the MKAL with Sheep to Shawl (Starry Night Shawl) is completed, and although I will be knitting a new design for Donna, we aren’t ready to start that, yet.  So, I went to my stash and […]

Sock Knitting: Vogue Knitting Book 1939 pattern

  Here is the post for those who attended “Knitting Through Time” at VKL to ask questions and share comments.  I’d love to know what publications have influenced YOU during the time you have been knitting, and what your favorite resources are.  Don’t be shy, there are no wrong opinions.  We all learn and explore […]

Knitting through Time: A Lecture for anyone who loves history

I’m teaching for VKL (Vogue Knitting Live) next week, and will be teaching a full slate of classes: Annetarsia: A Fresh Approach ( flat intarsia), and Annetarsia: in-the-round, how to insert Zippers flawlessly into hand-knits, and my ever-popular Gauge Master Class.  I took February off, so can’t wait to get back to teaching. http://www.vogueknittinglive.com   This […]

I get by with a LOT of help from my friends

2020 was really tough, and wore a lot of people down, including me.  2021 is looking brighter, but I’m so exhausted from 2020 that I’m going to be in recovery mode for awhile.  My optometric practice, and teaching with VKL have been my priorities, and this website hasn’t just taken a back seat, it hasn’t […]