by StephCat | Jul 18, 2016 | Designer Tools, Knitting
Arguably the most important resource for designing are stitch dictionaries. Ask any designer their favorite, though, and you’re sure to get a wide variety of answers. Shoot, even I don’t have an absolute all the time favorite – it all depends on what sort of...
by StephCat | Jun 30, 2016 | Knitting
The Morro Shawl is up for testing in my Ravelry group! Here are the details: Love the Estuarine Shawl, but either want more of the edging and dot knit pattern, or maybe something a little simpler than the two colored cables? This sideways knit shawlette features the...
by StephCat | Jun 29, 2016 | Knitting
Third time’s a charm, right? There wasn’t an issue with the stitch pattern this time. I still love the stitch pattern. Rather, I decided to change the rate of increases from every row to every other row.  This will make for a longer, skinnier shawl, and...
by StephCat | Jun 18, 2016 | Knitting
Isn’t it Romantic is now available on Ravelry as a PDF download! Check it out here. There’s also an informal KAL in the Ravelry group here in this thread. Make sure you check out the finished projects — I love the pattern in the gradients, but you...
by StephCat | Jun 15, 2016 | Knitting
My Isabeau shawl just came out! It’s in the absolutely beautiful lace collection Joyful Knits from Knit Picks. Isn’t the model gorgeous? Isabeau is worked in Knit Picks Shadow, a soft 100% Merino laceweight, from the edging up. It’s garter stitch...
by StephCat | Jun 13, 2016 | Knitting
Last chance!  Get 50% off all (not just some, ALL) Craftsy classes! I’m particularly excited about Amy Herzog’s new class, Simple Techniques for a Super Fit.  I love her take on taking your own body shape into account in choosing flattering patterns...
