Dogs Days of Summer

by StephCat | Aug 24, 2012 | Knitting

We had some hot days, relatively speaking, last week:  hot enough to keep clouds & fog from forming in our marine layer.  Bright blue skies, bright sunlight.  Great for going to the beach, of course, but….rotten for knitwear photography! We (meaning Dave...

Woolen Rabbit Opal Winner!

by StephCat | Jul 31, 2012 | Knitting

Congrats to #4, Sheila!  I’ve emailed you.

Late July 2012 Update

by StephCat | Jul 25, 2012 | Knitting

Wow, I was reviewing general updates and found the last one was, um, the beginning of June.  And here I was worrying I was doing these too often. So…I’ve been catching up on all the non-book related designing and stuff.  I’ve sent off the patterns...

California Revival Knits: Interview with Kim Kaslow of the Woolen Rabbit

by StephCat | Jul 23, 2012 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews

I’ve long admired Kim’s subtle, rich colorways, and was thrilled she agreed to yarn support for California Revival Knits!  (Psst…she’s also doing yarn support for Hitch!) Steph:  How did you get started in this business?  How long have you...

Byzantine Cowl for Dragonfly Fibers

by StephCat | Jul 20, 2012 | Designs, Knitting

I just got the go-ahead from Kate at Dragonfly Fibers to let you guys know about this new pattern! It’s a club exclusive right now (but Kate told me she’ll accept club sign ups as long as she still has the yarn) — and let me tell you, this base, the...