This month I’m talking to Carson Demers, brand new author of Knitting Comfortably. You may know Carson from classes at your local yarn shop, a knitting show, or from his articles for PLY magazine. That makes Carson an author, a physical therapist, a spinner, a knitter, and a teacher. Let’s get down to it because that…
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The Joy of Color, Fair Isle Knitting Your Way
I purchased and received The Joy of Color: Fair Isle Knitting Your Way back in the fall of 2016. I put it aside. Although I was interested in seeing what Janine Bajus had done, I am not a fair isle knitter. Knowing I had the Feral Knitter as my Guest post this month, I thought…
How Do Small Actions Add Up to A Thing
Small actions can add up to completing a large thing. We all know this. It is hard to think about all the small actions though. Personally, I love making lists of things, but as soon as they get too detailed, I am pretty sure to freak out. In Knitting Comfortably, Carson says we never think…
Janine Bajus aka The Feral Knitter
This month I’m introducing you to Janine Bajus, aka The Feral Knitter, she’s an author, designer, teacher, online shop owner, and all around a Fair Isle colorwork enthusiast. These monthly features of other creative businesses are a way for all of us to get to know these wonderful businesses; it has been a long-time interest…
Knitting Comfortably, Ergonomics of Handknitting 2
I went through the first half of Knitting Comfortably by Carson Demers at the beginning of April. There is a lot to digest here, so it seemed better to take it in two pieces and this is the second half of the book. Knitting Comfortably May Be Repetitive Like anyone who does repetitive tasks, I…
A Swatch is Sublime, It Even Saves Time
A Swatch is Sublime? How can taking extra time to knit something you will not otherwise use, save time? This intriguing step is so often overlooked! I was talking to a former Editor I used to work with. We had a pretty wide ranging conversation, mostly around knitting. Sublime Swatch Conversation The Editor says she’s not…
Knitting Comfortably, Ergonomics
We all plan to be knitting comfortable for the remainder of our lives, right? Well Carson Demers has written an ergonomic guide to make sure that is the case. This is a book that every knitter (or crocheter) should own. Knitting Ergonomic Guide I think every knitter knows we could do better on the ergonomics…
The Sweater History: A Book Review
You may think you know the Sweater history, but I think you will be engaged by the information contained in The Sweater, a History by Jane Merrill and Gail DeMeyere. Unlike the long scholarly slog that is the History of Knitting by Richard Rutt, this book is a pleasure to digest. This book is not…
Pattern Refreshing: My Catalog
I’m embarking on a project pattern refreshing some unsung heroes in my pattern catalog. So much happens after the publication of a design as a pattern that, aside from how how great the original was, it may benefit from pattern refreshing. I have put off even thinking about this for a while because it is a daunting task….
Swatch Workshop! Begins February 27, Runs 4 weeks
Why Swatch Workshop now? Below is additional information, and some answers to why Swatch-Workshop now. Jill Wolcott Knits® Swatch Workshop Now! February 27 through March 26 Use swatches to achieve the knitting and designing projects you want. Swatch Workshop is a 4-week workshop to show you how your swatch is a magical guide through each project. Find joy in the process of knitting swatches and reading their…
Swatch-uCation Now? Begins 2/27/17!
Why Swatch-uCation now? Below is additional information, and some answers to why Swatch-uCation now. Swatch-uCation Now! February 27 through March 26 Use swatches to achieve the knitting and designing projects you want. Swatch-uCation is a 4-week workshop to show you how your swatch is a magical guide through each project. Find joy in the process of knitting swatches and reading their secrets….
Right Project–For You–Right Now
Finding the right project for ourselves at any knitting moment can be tricky. The right project isn’t necessarily what we typically do, what we need to do, or what we think we may be after. Not being keyed into what is the right project can lead to starting projects that might be less than satisfying, or…
