by Stephannie Tallent | Apr 8, 2016 | Designer Tools, Knitting
As I was writing the post title I realize how impossible it would be to describe a day and say that was representative of every day.  And certainly, even if I could come up with a typical day for me, it doesn’t mean it’s typical for any other designer!...
by Stephannie Tallent | Mar 12, 2016 | Knitting
What would you like to see on this blog?  I’ve set up a survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X3LMBHJ It’ll only take a minute or two!  Thank you so much. If you’d like to be entered in a drawing to win a pattern as thanks for doing the...
by Stephannie Tallent | Feb 10, 2016 | Designs, Knitting
I’m so excited to have the Flidais Stole in the Knit Picks Celtic Journeys Collection. I really love stoles like this;  they’re so easy to cuddle up in.  I also love how the stitch patterns look in the soft heathered yarn. By the way the entire...
by Stephannie Tallent | Feb 8, 2016 | Knitting
The Owl Rock, Celadonite, and Micaceous Cowls were all designed specially for Anzula with their DK wool/silk blend, Croquet. They all use the biasing inherent in the chevron stitch pattern to create interesting patterns in the alternating sets of rounds. Owl Rock...
by Stephannie Tallent | Feb 1, 2016 | Knitting
Ahwahnee Hat I love this hat! It’s one of those patterns that is simple but with a strong geometric motif that really lets the wonderful yarn (in this case, YOTH Little Brother from the Raw Palette in Hazelnut and Portobella) shine. You can choose neutrals,...
by Stephannie Tallent | Jan 28, 2016 | Knitting
Another wow.  How to give life to those lofty, idealistic, and terribly earnest reasons for learning to sew??? To recap: Goals need to be quite specific to actually be workable. For a successful goal you need to: Be specific. Identify measurable, attainable steps....
