by StephCat | Dec 5, 2013 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
One of the nicest things about the Indie Giftalong for me is the chance to get to know a bit more about other designers that I didn’t know. Â Laurie Beardsley is one of those designers. Hi Laurie! Â Thanks for answering some questions. Â How did you start...
by StephCat | Nov 6, 2013 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
One thing you’re really not supposed to get in the habit of doing as a designer is getting rid of samples. Sometimes it is necessary, when you have too many samples and just not enough space… but invariably you need that sample, whether it’s for new...
by StephCat | Sep 23, 2013 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
Big Foot Knits, Andi Smith, Cooperative Press, 2013, 134pp. I was so excited when book came out! Â And it’s not just because I love Andi & am thrilled for her — this is the sort of book that, if you’re even thinking of knitting socks, whether you...
by StephCat | Jul 10, 2013 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
Stitching in the Stacks, edited by Sarah Barbour, Cooperative Press, 2013, 178pp. See all the patterns here on Ravelry. Sarah’s collected a fantastic group of designers & designs to round out her librarian-themed book. She was careful to avoid the overtly...
by StephCat | Jul 2, 2013 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
Handmade in the UK: Â luscious lace + artisan yarns, Â by Emily Wessel of TinCanKnits, Â 52pp. (Find it here on Ravelry, $16 CAD. Â You can preorder the print version at TinCanKnits.) This lovely collection of lace items offers a little something for everyone: 3...
by StephCat | Apr 8, 2013 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
Stitch Definition, Annie Maloney, 2013. Stitch Definition is Annie’s latest stitch dictionary, with 111 new stitch patterns, and four of Annie’s own designs incorporating them. The format is the same as Aran Lace: Â a solid introduction covering the ins...
