by StephCat | Oct 2, 2012 | Designer Tools, Knitting
Since I try to limit my design yarn to that which I’m going to use — and since I’ve only planned about a year out for projects & books — my design yarn stash is, I believe, under control. I’m not so sure about the personal stash....
by StephCat | Sep 27, 2012 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
Ancient Egypt in Lace and Color by Anna Dalvi,  Cooperative Press, 2012, 89pp. I’ve always loved Anna’s first book — and I love this one even more, if that’s possible! Anna presents us with 12 different patterns, featuring gorgeous yarn from...
by StephCat | Sep 25, 2012 | Knitting
As noted in the previous organization post, I have one big major division: Â yarns for designing vs yarns for personal use. Â There’s a bit of overlap when it comes to Shetland yarns — I have a lot in my personal stash but do consider those as both...
by StephCat | Sep 17, 2012 | Designs, Knitting
I just published my MFPP ebook, Autumn Nostalgia! As I’ve gotten older (old enough to have college age kids of my own) I think I’ve gotten more nostalgic about college. As I note in the introduction, my college experience, at West Point, was NOT...
by StephCat | Sep 13, 2012 | Designer Tools, Knitting
“Organizing your knitting” encompasses so much, when you really start thinking about it. I divide it this way: 1.  Yarn Stash a. Personal yarn (note: some of this yarn also counts towards Designing, such as my Shetland yarns I purchased prior to...