by StephCat | Apr 8, 2016 | Designer Tools, Knitting
As I was writing the post title I realize how impossible it would be to describe a day and say that was representative of every day. Â And certainly, even if I could come up with a typical day for me, it doesn’t mean it’s typical for any other designer!...
by StephCat | Mar 12, 2016 | Knitting
What would you like to see on this blog? Â I’ve set up a survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X3LMBHJ It’ll only take a minute or two! Â Thank you so much. If you’d like to be entered in a drawing to win a pattern as thanks for doing the...
by StephCat | Feb 10, 2016 | Designs, Knitting
I’m so excited to have the Flidais Stole in the Knit Picks Celtic Journeys Collection. I really love stoles like this; Â they’re so easy to cuddle up in. Â I also love how the stitch patterns look in the soft heathered yarn. By the way the entire...
by StephCat | Feb 8, 2016 | Knitting
The Owl Rock, Celadonite, and Micaceous Cowls were all designed specially for Anzula with their DK wool/silk blend, Croquet. They all use the biasing inherent in the chevron stitch pattern to create interesting patterns in the alternating sets of rounds. Owl Rock...
by StephCat | Feb 1, 2016 | Knitting
Ahwahnee Hat I love this hat! It’s one of those patterns that is simple but with a strong geometric motif that really lets the wonderful yarn (in this case, YOTH Little Brother from the Raw Palette in Hazelnut and Portobella) shine. You can choose neutrals,...
by StephCat | Jan 28, 2016 | Knitting
Another wow.  How to give life to those lofty, idealistic, and terribly earnest reasons for learning to sew??? To recap: Goals need to be quite specific to actually be workable. For a successful goal you need to: Be specific. Identify measurable, attainable steps....
