Inescapably, we are beings for whom objects have spiritual weight. Once an object is made, it becomes a physical fact of the universe, essentially unchanging in the scale of human time. –Peter Korn, Why we Make things and Why it Matters I believe that the simple act of knitting can change thew world. Not just knitting, but […]
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In Stories In Stitches 4, my designs feature repeating geometric patterns inspired by Islamic art. I find the repetition in knitting these motifs to be meditative and relaxing. Here are some thoughts in repeating patterns from my journal: Is something a pattern if it doesn’t repeat? There are so many kinds of repeating patterns: Patterns […]
I haven’t been blogging regularly, which really isn’t anything new. I blogged almost every day from 2003 to 2011 and then slowed down quite a bit and thought about closing my blog but decided, “Heck, it’s my blog. I can post as sporadically as I want to.” So there you have it. Writing is an […]
In Stories In Stitches 3, I tried a new experiment. I included a bit of art history! One of the projects, the Flying Fish Knee High Socks, were inspired by a pair of socks made in Belarus in the early 20th century, with colors inspired by the artwork of Marc Chagall, an artist who was born […]
What do military helmets have to do with knitting, travel, and catching snowflakes on your tongue? Find out in Stories In Stitches 3. I don’t believe that the universe conspires to help you when you make up your mind to do something. I don’t believe that coincidences have any meaning. I don’t believe in signs […]
DON’TS FOR THE KNITTERS OF SOCKS, courtesy of SUNLIGHT YARNS 1. Don’t cast on tightly. An otherwisle well-knitted sock may become useless by a tight cord at the top. 2. Don’t knot your wool. Join it by splicinmg the ends or leave 2-3 inches on each end and darn back carefully. A man may not […]
A guest post by Rohn Strong Toy knitting is a tried and true tradition most knitters have experienced at least once in their career. I adore knitting toys. Ok, not really. The knitting can be fiddly. I mean, who wants to knit eight stitches in the round on double pointed needles for 12 inches just […]
What does Socks that Rock yarn have in common with flying fish and Marc Chagall paintings? I combined all three influences into one pair of socks. I think this is the most interesting and unusual project I’ve ever designed. While the socks themselves have interesting shaping and a fun heel, it’s the sources of inspiration […]
This is based on one of my first articles for Piecework magazine. I thought about putting it into Stories In Stitches 3, but decided to keep my stories focused on my own family history. But this story is too amazing not to share again, so here it is. Knitting with Pot Handles Isn’t for Sissies Add […]
More Stories In Stitches 3 spoilers anyone? I’ll be telling you more about my ancestry and how knitting is so important in my family history. This is my ancestry breakdown from 23andme.com, where I sent a DNA sample to be tested. No big surprises here for me, because I knew where all of my great […]