by Stephannie Tallent | 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 Stephannie Tallent | 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 Stephannie Tallent | 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 Stephannie Tallent | 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 Stephannie Tallent | 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 Stephannie Tallent | 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...
