Every serious craftsman values their tools. Carpenters, for example, have rooms of them, and no one talks about how much they spend on tools and how much room they take. Well, those of us who make cloth need lots of tools. Looms, knitting needles, crochet hooks, measuring devices, and YARN! Lots and lots of yarn. […]
Tag Archives: VKL
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May
May
I had so much fun knitting the Manolo sock that I knit 2 pair of them! Just in case one goes missing… as they do occasionally. It had been a long time since I’ve knit a pair of socks and it felt great to work with this really intricate pattern that was consistently interesting. It […]
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Mar
Mar
It’s been a crazy few months of non-stop work. Happy Valley Vision Source has been hopping, and keeping us all busy. Also, I’ve started to teach knitting virtually again, and have my first in-person teaching events planned for April. I’ve been updating all of my classes so that they can be taught virtually or in-person, […]
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May
May
It’s been a very busy few weeks. I taught for VKL in May, and offered a new class for my Stripe series: the search for a Jogless Jog. Teaching a class for the first time is always stressful, and I worked really hard in preparation. All of the classes went well, the students were just […]
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Apr
Apr
Today, I tried on my blocked sweater, and my version of Underwood is perfection. It fits like a soft, warm glove and honestly, I still haven’t taken it off. I love this sweater! Here are photos of me wearing it, and close-ups of the shoulder. Notice that the shoulder seam fits exactly wear it should. […]
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Mar
Mar
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 […]