What’s on the Horizon in Your Knitting Queue?

September 4, 2016 // No Comments

I have a seemingly never-ending queue of projects. I like my projects and the promise of a new creative challenge, but sometimes searching patterns for my next project is overwhelming. My Ravelry queue is culled regularly, yet… there are so many... Continue reading →

Carol Feller knitting designs, folded nicely

Fibre Feis 2015

November 19, 2015 // No Comments

Writing about Carol Feller‘s Short Row Knits book inspired me to share a little about this year’s Fibre Feis and seeing some of her designs up close. But Fibre Feis is about more than just knitting and seeing what everyone has... Continue reading →

Admiring the Knitting Patterns in Short Row Knits by Carol Feller

November 14, 2015 // No Comments

Short rows. Not everyone embraces the power of the mighty short row, but with Carol Feller‘s new book, Short Row Knits: A Master Workshop with 20 Learn-as-You-Knit Projects, the short row superpower is within your grasp. The patterns build on what you learn... Continue reading →

The Knit of the Irish – Patterns for St. Patrick’s Day

February 17, 2015 // 1 Comment

No sooner are the heart-shaped scones devoured and the roses haven’t even started to wilt and I’m going to dive in and start talking about Saint Patrick’s Day. Yes, St. Patrick’s Day. No, not St. Paddy’s Day or Pat’s Day... Continue reading →

Starting the Year with Joy and a Long Ravelry Queue

January 1, 2015 // 3 Comments

That’s it. The holidays are officially over. It’s hangovers and laundry catch-up today then back to routine. I know, so grim a perspective. Don’t worry, I’m all about bringing joy into daily routine which is why I felt inspired to... Continue reading →

Handknit Hat, Socks, and Chocolate-dipped Pretzels – Knitmas 2014

December 4, 2014 // 3 Comments

You read two days ago how I received the loveliest, most thoughtful Knitmas gift. But I had to wait until today to share what I created as Knitmas Elf. I drew the name of talented knitwear designer Carol Feller, whom I... Continue reading →

Eye-catching Cookbooks and Pattern Books

December 2, 2014 // 2 Comments

This post is just a list of my favourite cookbooks and knitting pattern books, as well as those I am wishing for Santa to bring me this holiday season. No frills, no details, just links. Because these books are so... Continue reading →

Creating the Perfect Care Package for a Knitter

November 17, 2014 // 3 Comments

Knitmas is approaching and my annual anonymous gift parcel is about to be sent off and many care packages sent out regularly as my favourite hobby. I’ve considered what makes an ideal care package for a knitter and I wanted to share all... Continue reading →

Favorite Baby Cardigan Knitting Patterns

October 3, 2014 // 4 Comments

The arrival of my son was a blessing and a joy and the beginning of nights that melt into days with spit up on my shirts. He is amazing and I have a newfound appreciation for a solid night’s sleep,... Continue reading →

I Want to Knit…

March 21, 2014 // No Comments

Since I learned to knit, I’ve eyed some patterns with admiration, some with confusion, and many with desire to knit them one day. So, each March, I write a list of patterns I Want to Knit… For reference: the 2010 list, the... Continue reading →

I Want to Knit…

March 11, 2013 // No Comments

It’s time for my annual I Want To Knit list! Here is the 2010 list, the 2011 list, and the 2012 list. Continue reading →

Interweave Knits Magazine Profile on Designer Carol Feller

February 22, 2013 // No Comments

The Spring 2013 issue of Interweave Knits was released last week and my profile of knitwear designer Carol Feller is featured in it! Here is a sneak peek: Very exciting!!! I feel fortunate to have been able to work with... Continue reading →

Free Knitting Patterns for Premature Babies

February 4, 2013 // 18 Comments

There is nothing like showing up in this world tinier than your parents anticipated and being left wearing baggy baby clothes as a result. Let’s face it, when a baby is early or low birth weight, very often it is... Continue reading →

Fibre Feis 2012

August 29, 2012 // 4 Comments

Community. It’s one of those things you don’t miss until you have a really amazing, supportive one then you reflect on how you didn’t always have that richness. It’s part social life, part therapy – especially for knitters. We spin,... Continue reading →

I Want to Knit…

March 11, 2012 // No Comments

Last year, I shared a list of patterns I want to knit and thought it would make a nice annual blog tradition so here’s the second instalment of patterns I want to knit. Tembo by Carol Feller Akoya by Carol Feller (shown below... Continue reading →

Carol Feller's Contemporary Irish Knits book

Conquer Cable Knitting with Contemporary Irish Knits by Carol Feller of Stolen Stitches

January 31, 2012 // No Comments

Have you heard of the knitwear book Contemporary Irish Knits by Carol Feller? Read her own blog post about the trunk show event. Contemporary Irish Knits by Carol Feller is available from amazon.com and .amazon.co.uk as well as locally from Vibes & Scribes and other discerning booksellers. Which... Continue reading →

Fibre Feis 2011

August 29, 2011 // Comments off

A few photos from the coolest thing I’ve done in a long time. And you may notice my belly looks a bit…big. Third trimester suits me well. This is the brilliant designer Aoibhe Ni. Voxless of Reckless Knitting getting... Continue reading →