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: vogue knitting live
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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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Apr
Apr
My first set of swatches, detailed on yesterday’s post, measured slightly larger than the expected stitch/row gauge called for by the Gramercy Park pattern. This is normal, as we all knit differently – we are not machines. I like the fabric, but wondered if I might like it BETTER if it was slightly denser. So, […]
19
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 […]
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Oct
Oct
One of my favorite classes involves how to edge garments efficiently and beautifully. Knitters find zippers challenging to insert into hand-knits, but it is easy if you do it right. Generally, at least one student comes to class with a garment to use for class, and I love seeing them leave with a finished sweater!