As you know, I’m not a spinner, but I can talk ply. I used to teach it when I taught textiles at FIDM. It is the same principles for textile yarn as for yarn, just different scales. Once you know some basics, you can take a fresh look at your yarns, and yarn choices. Ply…
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Lindsay Lewchuk, the creative force behind Knit Eco Chic
This month I’m talking to Lindsay Lewchuk, the designer of Knit Eco Chic, which creates knitting patterns that use of animal-fiber-free eco yarns, fit curves, and incorporate unique and intricate patterns in the designs. These monthly features of other creative businesses are a way for all of us to get to know these wonderful makers;…
Classic Shawls That Don’t Feel Classic
Although the 20 shawls in Classic Knit Shawls are based on classic shawls, this book is filled with creative expressions in shawls that are modern and fit right into the current shawl focus in knitting. I would recommend Classic Knit Shawls to any knitter looking for a selection of beautiful shawls and who is interested…
There Will Always Be Paris
This isn’t going to be about the Paris Climate Agreement, but I am so disappointed with #45’s decision to withdraw. While mostly disappointed in the message this makes about climate and our environment, I regret what has happened to our global standing, and how this likely to marginalize us in a way I have never…
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San Jose TNNA 2017, Last Report
San Jose TNNA ended almost a month ago. I still have some booths I want to report on, so here goes! I was not a fan of San Jose TNNA, so I was surprised that it had one of the best convention center layouts, had decent food, but many of the restaurants closed over the weekend…
2017 Winter TNNA Observations
My 2017 Winter TNNA observations are not earth shattering, but let’s see what I have! I usually walk the floor on Monday morning with my friend Sara Lucas. She and I often note different things, so I’m always grateful to have her eyes to help me! These TNNA observations are of booths I took photos of…
Yarn Substitutions Revisited
Last night I made the first of two yarn substitutions in 12 hours. I did it so that I could start a project from the Filament, No. 1 collection from Kathleen Dames and Anne Podlesak. I am doing a review of the collection, so I wanted to try out the patterns. I looked at what yarn was…
Knits That Breathe: by Julie Turjoman
Review by Wendeline O. Wright “Knits That Breathe: 12 Breezy Projects to Keep You Cool” by Julie Turjoman “Knits That Breathe: 12 Breezy Projects to Keep You Cool” is the latest book from designer Julie Turjoman, and it is an absolute must for anyone who loves making garments but has to deal with hot weather! …
