Sometimes I find a stitch pattern that is just so versatile and so beautiful that I use it over and over again. I’ll design as many unique pieces as possible with it because it’s just so fun to work on. The Wheat line is a prime example of this. I’ve created Baby Wheat Cardigan, Youth…
Nicolas Cowl was a design I have wanted to create for YEARS! Ever since I created Nicolas Bonnet I have had the idea for a cowl floating around in my head but never had the time or occasion to make it. My prop shop took up all my time so I just put it on…
Many people don’t realize that I’m a left handed knitter. I am very, very, very left hand dominant. Although my mom tried to teach me how to knit right handed, it just didn’t happen until one day at age 10 when we tried something different. I sat across from her and mirrored her. Once I…
It’s sweater weather season and as such I’m designing patterns and knitting sweaters for my kiddos like crazy to keep them warm during these chilly Montana days in the autumn, winter and spring seasons. And you know kids, they grow so fast they need knew knits every year so I’m VERY busy. Introducing: Baby Wheat…
One of the questions I get asked a lot is “How do I get into designing?” As someone who kind of accidentally fell into it, I kind of smile when I hear that. But after over a decade of designing and currently working on my 166th pattern (as of the time of this post. Depending…
Blocking can sometimes be a… contentious subject when you get into knitting groups. Some people hate it, some people love it, some people don’t even know what it is. So let’s chat about whether you need to block all of your knits and some different methods. What is blocking and why is it important? Blocking…
I don’t know about you but when it’s finally sweater weather I crave hot cocoa. There is nothing like curling up with a knitting project, a couple kids, and a cup of hot cocoa on a cool, crisp morning while the wood stove crackles next to you. Seriously, little things like this are my happiest,…
Is there anything better than crisp autumn mornings and warm afternoons? Of course not! Sweater weather is my favorite time of year and this year I decided to start my fall knitting with a sweater for my oldest daughter. Over the summer she grew out of all her cool weather clothes so it was kind…
It’s funny, people have been asking me to start a blog for years but I always said no. “I don’t have time.” “I’m not a great writer.” “I’m nobody. Who cares what I have to say!” I came up with every excuse why I couldn’t and shouldn’t make a blog. And yet, here I am,…