We all learn the proverb “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again” as children. There is a lot of musing time as one is recuperating from surgery. It has reminded me of some projects that got put aside because I couldn’t figure out some aspect of them, or I didn’t have the time…
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Get Ready! FestiKAL, Finishing Challenge, Identity Challenge
Get Ready! A lot is going on right now, and as the meme I’ve been seeing says, Get Ready! Knitters have been training our entire lives for this! Rather than aimlessly knit during the upcoming days, here are three ways to focus your mind and knitting. Get Ready! FestiKAL FestiKAL discounts started March 16 and runs…
Protected: Sakai Beyond the bottom rib: Pullover
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ASOG Refreshes to an Improved Format!
ASOG Refreshes because it is impossible to do a thing perfectly the first time! I learned so much during when I previously taught A System of Grading — about presentation, expectations (of myself and students), and outcomes. This is why I love teaching and also why I needed a break to sort through it all before…
Protected: Sakai Pullover & Cardigan: Good, Bad, and the Ugly
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Southeast Light for First Wave, North Light Fibers Beacon Project
I hope you noticed Southeast Light, a two-color hat designed by me for the First Wave of North Light Fibers Beacon Project. The single pattern is available on Ravelry, on this website, and on LoveCrafts. The kit is available from North Light Fibers online, or at VKLive. Check your local stockiest if you want to…
2019 GiftAlong, Right Column Patterns
We are drawing near the end of the 2019 GiftAlong Sale, so if any of these patterns intrigue you, the time to buy is now! If now isn’t a good time, check the next newsletter for another option. Before I dive into specifics, let’s talk about pricing. I always get questions about why my prices…
Identity: A Design Exploration in a Pattern e-book
Identity Process The Identity patterns are available in the GAL 2019 through the individual designers! Here is some background information on our Identity projects and the Identity designers. The Stitch Patterns, and Designing With Them A group of us decided to share both a lace pattern and a non-lace pattern that we were interested in designing with, then see what…
GAL2019: Patterns Discounted & More
Usually for the GAL I showcase other designers, but I don’t have a lot of extra time, so I’m going to showcase Myself for the GAL2019! I’ve put 12 patterns on discount, and I love every one of them. There are a lot of photos of me in this collage. The other photos are of…
J-Squared Knitwear Design Intensive & You
Yes, the J–Squared Knitwear Design Intensive was designed for you! The cost of this Design Intensive seems expensive, but with 35+ seminar hours (and lots of handouts), it provides a pretty incredible value for the money spent. Literally, the cost is $35 per hour. Travel and accommodations are, of course, your separate responsibility. I’ve got…
Knitting Efficiencies Surpass Shortcuts As Strategy
Knitting efficiencies surpass shortcuts as a strategy because they really work! Your efficiencies might differ from mine, but let me walk you through a pattern, then see if you see ways to make your process more efficient in ways that work for you. I don’t know, but I love thinking about what I’m going to…
Refreshing News! New Patterns on the Horizon
Refreshing News from Jill Wolcott Knits! After a hiatus of a couple of months, I’m doing a blog, and releasing new patterns! Plus, I’m teaching a class on Yarnpreneur.com. If you’ve been following me, you know that I overthink almost everything. I decided to rework my pattern layout about two years ago, and we are…
