by StephCat | Oct 15, 2012 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
Stitch Works Crochet Charts, $50. Available for Windows, Mac & Linux. You all know how much I love charting my knitting stitch patterns, so it should be no surprise that I like crochet charts as well. I love being able to get, say, a Japanese crochet stitch...
by StephCat | Oct 12, 2012 | Knitting
Since the last general update I’ve published the MFPP booklet, Autumn Nostalgia;  finished my patterns for Hitch (a total of four – a pair of fingerless mitts, a hat, and two very different cowls); and been working, of course, on designs for the next...
by StephCat | Oct 8, 2012 | Designer Tools, Knitting
And on to books! My books aren’t precisely arranged quite as I’d like, in large part because, well, books come in different sizes. Â As do shelves. Most of my smaller books are on one shelf of the barrister, or lawyer’s bookcase, in the dining room....
by StephCat | Oct 4, 2012 | Knitting
…is Analiese! Â Congrats!
by StephCat | Oct 2, 2012 | Designer Tools, Knitting
Since I try to limit my design yarn to that which I’m going to use — and since I’ve only planned about a year out for projects & books — my design yarn stash is, I believe, under control. I’m not so sure about the personal stash....
by StephCat | Sep 27, 2012 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
Ancient Egypt in Lace and Color by Anna Dalvi,  Cooperative Press, 2012, 89pp. I’ve always loved Anna’s first book — and I love this one even more, if that’s possible! Anna presents us with 12 different patterns, featuring gorgeous yarn from...