by StephCat | Aug 27, 2014 | Knitting
Everyday Lace: Simple Sophisticated Knitted Garments by Heather Zoppetti, Interweave, 2014, 144pp. Everyday Lace includes 18 patterns, ranging from simple accessories to lush, all-over lace sweaters. Â I counted the following: (4) Accessories (headband, wrap, arm...
by StephCat | Aug 25, 2014 | Knitting
THE WILD WEST: TEXTURED is here, and as promised, it’s full of fun and fast accessories to knit — many are unisex, and all are perfect for gift giving. These are patterns that really let the colors, fiber content and textures of the yarns shine....
by StephCat | Aug 24, 2014 | Knitting
Here’s the Chinle Cowl, companion to the Painted Desert hat (to be released tomorrow). It’s a super fast, fun knit, and like all the patterns from the upcoming TEXTURED e-book, really lets the yarn shine.  I used Anzula Cricket for my sample, and I...
by StephCat | Aug 23, 2014 | Knitting
I’m a big fan of Craftsy classes — I love that you can ‘take’ them at your own pace and rewatch as needed. Did you know that Craftsy offers some really great free mini-classes? Â There are several knitting classes available (though I’ll...
by StephCat | Aug 22, 2014 | Knitting
It’s nearly here! I’m planning on releasing it this coming Monday August 25th. It’s full of fun and fast accessories to knit — many are unisex, and all are perfect for gift giving. These are patterns that really let the colors, fiber...
by StephCat | Aug 8, 2014 | Knitting
I’m sure every indie knitting designer goes about designing their collections differently, but here’s what I do. Decide upon a theme. Â This is the driving force behind the collection. Â It guides pattern choices, color palette, yarn choices, and more....
