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 | 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...
by StephCat | Aug 27, 2012 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
If you’ve not yet tried Bijou Basin yarns…this is your chance! Carl & Eileen have been tremendously supportive of me from the beginning of my designing career.  I’ve used their yarn for Don’t Fence Me In and, most recently, for the...
by StephCat | Jul 23, 2012 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
I’ve long admired Kim’s subtle, rich colorways, and was thrilled she agreed to yarn support for California Revival Knits! Â (Psst…she’s also doing yarn support for Hitch!) Steph: Â How did you get started in this business? Â How long have you...
by StephCat | May 21, 2012 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
Kristin Omdahl and Bijou Basin just came out with a fantastic collection of both knit & crochet patterns, The Complements Collection, using the wonderful yak yarn from Bijou Basin. Â Kristin took some time to answer some questions. Stephannie: Â Your new book is...
by StephCat | Apr 20, 2012 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
Beyond Knit and Purl by Kate Atherley, Cooperative Press, 2011, 130pp. First off, a disclaimer:  I tech  edited Kate’s book, so I’m absolutely, 100% biased — and pleased as punch that I was able to be a part of this fantastic book. Reading...
