While I’ve been working on the yoke of my new sweater (Dovetail by Quinn Reverendo) I’ve been pondering what color inks would fit into this gemstone palette: KWZ Raspberry – Manos del Uruguay Alegria Grande in Cactus Flower Sheaffer Green – ” in Tahiti Diamine 150th Anniversary Blue Velvet – ” in Oceano Robert Oster…
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In my other life…
In my other life, I’m a knitter and a (sometimes) pattern designer and I’m happy to announce that I have a new pattern out for fall! (Con)Sequential (Ravelry Link) is a simple cowl and eternity loop in one pattern. The only difference between the two is the initial cast on number. And the entire pattern…
Eye Candy – Caran d’Ache 849 Fountain Pen
When your brand new Caran d’Ache 849 Fountain Pen ($52.00) in Fluorescent Pink matches your current knitting project.
And now for a knitting interlude.
When we’re not here, or at pen shows, we’re knitting. That’s actually how Ana and I met, at our knit group here in Kansas City almost 12 years ago! She was kind enough to join my on my knitting podcast this past week to talk about NaKniSweMo, the knitter’s companion to NaNoWriMo. Instead of writing…
Analog Tools
If I’m 100% honest, pens and inks and notebooks are really my second favorite analog tool. Any of you who know me, know that my first and favorite analog tools are my knitting needle(s). I’ve always found knitting soothing. It’s a way for me to exercise some creativity, and turn off the technology and at…
Planner Review: The Knitting Planner
Review by Laura Cameron Last year I had the pleasure of previewing the Strickplaner (€18.90, review here) which was a planner designed with knitters in mind. I confess that I didn’t use it much last year, but I really did like the way creator Martina Behm included different trackers and layouts so you could brainstorm…