Ah, gradients. So lovely, and so easy to do by holding two strands of yarn together. A few calculations and this winding advice will take the guesswork out of starting […]
Cocktail of the Week: Stinger
What, brandy and creme de menthe? Really? Yup, these unlikely companions are the ingredients in a Stinger, a classic cocktail that dates to the early twentieth century but was particularly […]
Cocktail of the Week: Remember the Maine
This week’s offering is a classic cocktail AND a historical reference to one of the causes of the Spanish-American war in 1898. This cocktail is rated Rockin’: Likely includes ingredients you […]
Cocktail of the Week: Old Fashioned (Old-School Version)
Welcome to Cocktail of the Week, brought to you by yours truly, knitwear designer, teacher, bartender, server, copyeditor, factotum. To kick things off, here’s a classic version of a classic: […]
Freia Handpaints + Neighborhood Fiber Co. = Knockout Round Shawl
This was a WORLD CUP summer, as some of you know. I scheduled my shifts and deadlines around the games, often staying up into the wee hours editing after watching matches that […]
Eastside KAL 4: Make 11 and Wrap It Up!
As we approach the end of July, we approach the end of the Eastside knitalong. First, I hope everyone has received the updated pattern via Ravelry. Check your libraries for […]
Eastside KAL 3: The Twisted Loop Pattern
After working your welts, you’ll reach a section of the Eastside cowl that uses a stitch I’ve called the Twisted Loop Pattern. The pattern is difficult to put into words, […]
Eastside Knitalong 2: Welts!
Welt (noun): 1: a strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together 2: a doubled edge, strip, insert, or seam (as on a […]
Eastside Knitalong 1: Choosing your Yarn and Colors
It’s time for the Fibre Space July knitalong! And it’s one of my patterns, conceived and created for just this occasion, featuring Terra from The Fibre Co.! I present: Eastside! a.k.a. […]
Chaos Theory Mitts
Sometimes, one skein of String Theory Colorworks yarn won’t suffice. I like a good self-striping yarn, but this self-striping yarn is EVERYTHING, honey. I am GAGGING! Note: One skein of […]