I just finished knitting your Avery sweater, and I must tell you that not only did it turn out to wonderfully, but it was a joy to knit.
… the patterns are very clear and spell out specific techniques for things like decreasing etc. when they are important for the appearance of the project. Gotta love that!
I have made several of your patterns, and love them!
I love projects … that are relatively simple to execute, but just have that “WOW” factor!
I love the attention to detail all of your patterns achieve regarding finishing techniques.
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Article
Top 3 Sock Fit Problems
When it comes to sock knitting, fit is everything. A beautifully knit sock that doesn’t stay up or is too short won’t see much wear.
After teaching hundreds of knitters how to make socks, I’ve seen the same challenges pop up again and again.
Class
Knitting Under the Sea
Get ready to dive deep into the ocean without getting wet! This virtual weekend of “Knitting Under the Sea” will be a fun-filled voyage where you’ll master mermaid-worthy stitches, craft a tiny crab, learn about kelp forests from an emerging expert, and prepare blackened fish tacos.
My session is Go Fish Duplicate Stitch Party!
Pattern
Continuation Blanket
Just three colours yield seven distinct blended hues in this simple but effective gradient blanket. Working up fast with chunky needles, it makes a great baby gift; and in a cozy washable wool blend, it will last long enough to be passed down to the next baby.
The Continuation Blanket is a great canvas to display your LGBTQ+ pride. Included are 16 pride flag colourways with yarn suggestions and a colouring page to plan your own unique blanket.
Tutorial
Shadow Wrap Short Rows
The Shadow Wrap Short Row method, developed by Alice Yu of the Socktopus blog uses one of my favourite increases—the raised increase, sometimes called lifted increase. One of the reasons the raised increase is my favourite is because it’s the most invisible and that’s also why it lends itself so nicely to this short row technique.
