by StephCat | Feb 4, 2019 | Designs, Knitting
The last pattern of the Beachwalk Knits collection, the Bolinas Cardigan, is now live! The sample is done in Kelbourne Woolens Scout, a really nice workhorse wool yarn. Here are the details! This gorgeously cabled, oversized cardi is sure to keep you warm on...
by StephCat | Apr 2, 2018 | Designs, Knitting
Meet the Carpinteria Shawl! I love playing with vintage lace patterns, and adapting them to more modern designs (Tricho, Cereus, Ferru, Buteo, Pygmy Owl, Beneath the Moon, Isn’t it Romantic?, Under the Sun). This one uses the big flower from Niebling’s...
by StephCat | Jan 7, 2018 | Designs, Knitting
2017 started a little slower for me with self-publishing: I put a lot of time upfront into the Winery Knits eBook in order to get it ready for deadlines. Once I realized I was going to self-publish my designs on my own, I kicked my designing into gear with some...
by StephCat | Nov 6, 2017 | Designs, Knitting
The Chalk Hill mitts are named for the Chalk Hill appellation in northeast corner of the Russion River AVA in Sonoma County. Primary varietals grown here include Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. I know Chalk Hill best as my...
by StephCat | Oct 30, 2017 | Designs, Knitting
The Willow Creek mitts are named after one of the new AVAs (American Viticultural Area) in the Paso Robles area, the Willow Creek District. It includes the rolling hills west of Highway 101; some of our favorite wineries such as Cypher and Turley have tasting...
by StephCat | Oct 16, 2017 | Designs, Knitting
October 16, 2017: I’m heartbroken over the devastation caused by the fires in Northern California. Please click here to learn about how you can help. Here’s the Spring Mountain Stole! As for the companion shawl, Atlas Peak, I wanted to choose a mountainous...
