by StephCat | May 28, 2014 | Knitting
Oh, I’m so excited! I’m going to be on Marlybird’s podcast tomorrow. Listen live for chances to win things! Â (Of course there will be further chances to win after the podcast as well.) I’m blushing already re: the title — knitting...
by StephCat | May 27, 2014 | Knitting
Like with the Ringtail Hat and Mitts, I wanted to take elements of the original pattern—in this case the Organ Pipe mitts—and make a coordinating, rather than matching, accessory. The Organ Pipe Beanie uses the flower motif but expands on the geometric motifs....
by StephCat | May 26, 2014 | Knitting
I really wanted to play with texture with the Organ Pipe mitts, evoking the ridges and spines of the cactus with the garter stitch ribbing of the green columns. I love working with Elemental Affect shetland.  The colors are so rich! The strong vertical lines of the...
by StephCat | May 24, 2014 | Knitting
The Ringtail mitts let the gorgeous Sunday Knits yarn take center stage. I wanted to do a coordinating pattern to the Ringtail hat, but with slightly different motifs. This is a great pattern if you’re new to stranding or if you want to use up some bits...
