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Cat Bordhi and Val Curtis

Please read this open letter to the knitting community, remembering Cat and acknowledging Val’s work to keep Cat’s legacy alive… (There are links at the bottom to access other info about Cat’s patterns and the community..) Maintaining Cat Bordhi’s legacy Cat Bordhi was one of the most creative people we’ve ever known, and one of […]

I’m HOME! Wales and Cornwall were wonderful!

I got home from the UK on May 2 and I think I slept for a week. We did so much, saw so many things over there.  I never knew Wales was SO lovely.  There are rolling hills (like central Maryland) but not like in Wales. Deep valleys are squeezed in between peaks, with white […]

I am SO Excited: WALES!

In less than two weeks I will be on my way to England to meet my group of knitters.  We will travel by coach to Wales, visiting a sheep farm, gardens, museums, a castle, a gorgeous cathedral, and more.  Then we will continue on to Cornwall, going by Plymouth where our ancestors started out on […]

My Vermont Retreat in May

Come to Vermont May 19-22, 2022 to learn about the wonderful Norwegian Fana Cardigan.  We’ll make a cute little sampler that teaches you all the tricks for a professional-looking garment. We’ll start with casting on and working the ribbing in an unusual way to create a smooth transition for the buttonbands.  You’ll learn how to […]

Fun at Red Alder!

Last week I taught at Red Alder Fiber Retreat in Tacoma, WA.  My students were so enthusiastic and grateful to be at a fiber conference again.  I know the feeling!  My 2-day class on the Icelandic Lopapeysa (the lopi sweater) was such fun.  Take a look at the photos I took of my class and […]

Stitches West classes and More!

    In March, I will travel to Sacramento for Stitches West, where I will teach over the 3-6th. (Note, the Early Bird pricing has been extended for a bit longer!): • Traditional Gansey Techniques (Sold Out) • Fair Isle Tams (Sold Out) • Swedish Twined Knit Mitts  AND, a new addition to my list […]

A New Year!

Happy New Year everyone! I am looking forward to exploring new ways of sharing knitting information through my Patreon Project.  I will be discussing my process of designing, starting with a Lopi cardigan this winter. Photos from my many travels will be another way to inspire as we see other parts of the world.  I […]

A Sale of NON-Digital Items

Hey! 30% off on my inventory for tools and kits and needles until they are gone by the end of December.  I am closing my mail-order business. All my digital items (patterns and DVDs) will still be available here and in my Ravelry store. Here is a link to some of the tools, and here […]

New Pattern: Karneval Gloves

I finished up my pattern inspired by Estonian Roositud gloves: Karneval. All the little bits of color in these gloves remind me of the fabulous parades and celebrations in New Orleans for Mardis Gras and Karneval in Rio de Janeiro, as well as in Germany and Spain and more!  This pattern will teach you the […]

2022 Red Alder Fiber Retreat!

Registration is open for the Red Alder Fiber Retreat to be held in Tacoma, WA in February 2022.  I will be teaching three classes: The Norwegian Purl, Unique Latvian Cuffs, and the Icelandic Lopapeysa Cardigan.  The dates are February 17-20.  You can register here.

At Sea is Now Available!

This gansey pattern was originally published in the fabulous book Knitting In America,  by Melanie Falick.  It is now available in FIVE  sizes (the original had three sizes) with updated charts.  You can learn more about it, and purchase it, here.

Ice Cave- Inspired by Estonian Roositud Gloves

My newest pattern, Ice Cave, is available in The Knitting Guild Association’s (TKGA) Cast-on magazine, the Winter 2021 issue.   You must be a member of TKGA to access this magazine, which also has lots of other patterns and technical articles.  Roosimine (the technique of creating Roositud items) is a fun technique for adding color […]

October Sale

This month I am putting on sale my Norwegian Mitten kits (15% off) and Helix Sock Kits (25% off). Get them while in stock!

Crimson Maples Fair Isle Gloves Newly Released!

Finally, I am able to offer my newest pattern, Crimson Maples for sale!  This glove pattern is written for three sizes.  Learn more about these lovely gloves, originally published in TKGA’s Cast-On Magazine, on this page.

September Sale

This month three items are for sale through September 30, 15 % off each! Check out the  Wooden Swifts, Snowy Night Mitten kits, and the Knitting Gansey DVD (hard copy only)! Wooden Umbrella Swifts                   Snowy Night mitten kit:                 […]

A SALE!

For the month of August I have some selected items on sale, some as much as 25% off!  Ball -winders, blocking mats, wooden darning eggs, stitch holder sets.         View post on imgur.com