Recently released is my pattern, Mallaig Socks: a worsted weight boot sock pattern in three sizes. The cuff is made of a herringbone motif while diamonds decorate the back and front of the socks. It comes in three sizes: Woman’s Medium (Woman’s Large/Man’s Small, Man’s Large).
When I wrote the second edition of Knitting Gansey, I designed six accessories to be included in the book. Due to an unfortunate lack of space, they were cut from the book. Interweave made a PDF of these designs to sell, but as F&W Media went into bankruptcy, this PDF disappeared. I wrote, and I […]
Sadly the May and September retreats were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. And now the November retreat has also been canceled. All the classes slated for 2020 have been moved to 2021, and I am very hopeful that we will be able to hold the retreats next year. So consider coming to Vermont in […]
This workshop delves into the history and techniques of the beautiful yoked sweater of Iceland, the Lopapeysa. The main features of this garment are colorwork around the yoke area, above the bottom edge, and above the cuffs; circular construction; dealing with more than two colors in a round at times, and working German short rows across the back to make the garment fit better.
Class Description: This workshop delves into the history and techniques of the beautiful yoked sweater of Iceland, the Lopapeysa. The main features of this garment are colorwork around the bottom edge, the cuffs, and the yoke area; circular construction, dealing with more than two colors in a round at times and working short rows on […]
Spring is arriving here in Vermont. The maple tree outside my window is leafing out, and the grass is turning green. And yet, most of us are still indoors, trying to cope, and stay busy. I think knitters have a definite advantage during this time. We can all dive into our stashes to make something soothing, beautiful, or useful.
Sadly the May and September retreats were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. And now the November retreat has also been canceled. All the classes slated for 2020 have been moved to 2021, and I am very hopeful that we will be able to hold the retreats next year. So consider coming to Vermont in […]
Here it is–the year 2020! One of the things the New Year causes me to do is to look back at the year just completed. It was a doozy! Besides a few personal goals attained, I traveled to teach in some remarkable places. In May, I flew to Shanghai, China and taught several of my […]
The classes and dates for my Vermont Retreats have been selected, so I wanted to give you all a head’s up! You can get more information here. May 14-17, 2020 I’ll be teaching the Estonian Roositud Technique. This beautiful inlay was used on gloves and socks. Gloves or mittens will be the class project. […]
Around mid-August, I notice that the crickets chirping at night are louder and more numerous. To me, this is the sign that autumn is on the way. I am looking forward to the crisp evenings and cooler days ahead. The really ambitious deciduous trees are just beginning to fade, showing a hint of red or yellow along the I-91 corridor, while the conifers remain steadfast in their dark green. New England is the place to be at this time of year!
In October, I’ll head out to Salt Lake City to teach at the Stitches conference there, held from Wednesday to Saturday. This is the first time Stitches will be at this location and I am excited to go there! I will be teaching my Stranded Knitting class, Traditional Gansey Techniques, and the Norwegian Purl. You […]
Course Description: Learn eight of the most beautiful, and practical, cast-ons in our knitting history. From the UK, we will cover the Channel Island Cast-on, the Knotted Cast-on, and the Multi-Strand Cast-on. Included are two basic go –to cast-ons, the LongTail and Old Norwegian cast-ons, that are the basis for two decorative cast-ons from the […]
MAFA is a wonderful fiber experience! It is an extravaganza held on a college campus, this year at Millersville University in Millersville, PA, with teachers from the knitting, weaving, and spinning worlds. There are vendors, competitions, and a fashion show. It will be held from June 27-30, 2019. You can find out more about the […]
Spring is coming and I cannot wait to usher it in staying at the beautiful and historic Emerson Inn on Cape Ann in Rockport, Massachusetts, April 4-7. Lisa Evans, who creates these wonderful get-aways for us, always finds an exceptional yoga instructor, good food, and great knitting company we all enjoy! I’ll be teaching Latvian Fingerless Mitts, Traditional Beginnings: Cast-ons from Long Ago, and Introduction to Twined Knitting. Go here for more information.
Students will learn about Maine mitten construction by knitting a substantial part of several mittens (and a glove if desired) in two or more colors, circularly on double pointed needles, and dealing with many possible pattern repeats, individualized thumb gusset increasing, and tip shaping. (If you prefer, you can use the magic loop or two circulars if […]
Hey everybody! I would love to host a KAL in November. We can start with selecting yarns and swatching. I’ll post my photos and explanations here in my blog. But I’d love to hear your opinion. Do you think everyone should choose a gansey of their choice from my book, or should we all work on ONE design from my book–or from the Gansey Accessories PDF?
Gansey Fingerless Mitts
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