by StephCat | Jul 11, 2014 | Knitting
Buteo, Â a large crescent worked in gorgeous Zen Yarn Garden Serenity Lace, is the last project of the Wild West series that I need to finish. Â I’m about 2/3 done when I consider the stitch counts, though I expect the stockinette short rows and I-cord bind off...
by StephCat | Jul 2, 2014 | Knitting
I’ve moved testing from the private Google group to my Ravelry group. Â Currently I’m running tests for several patterns from the upcoming Textured e-book and the Lace 2 e-book. Â I’m able to check Ravelry often, and this makes it easier for me to...
by StephCat | Jun 3, 2014 | Knitting
Not long ago Stefanie from Stitchcraft Marketing asked if I’d like to review some needles. Of course I said yes. I tend to prefer pointy needles. And fast needles. I tend to do a lot of designs that require various stitch manipulations, and pointy tips help....
by StephCat | Jun 3, 2014 | Knitting
In case you didn’t make it over to Blog Talk Radio for the podcast last week, here it is!
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....