Monthly Archives: June 2018

Ask a Designer w/ Kephren Pritchett and Albina McLaughlan

A month or so ago, I asked you all what questions you have for knitwear designers . . . and wowza! you all came through with some brilliant ideas!  Two of my favorite designers, Kephren Pritchett and Albina McLaughlin, agreed … Continue reading

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Episode 38: Summer Sampling!

It’s been a few weeks of family time for me . . . and backpacking! But I’ve also managed to slip into the yarn room this weekend to record a new episode for you all! This one is all about … Continue reading

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KnitCrate June 2018

Some yummy new boxes arrived from KnitCrate for review this month–these are the June Artisan and Sock Crate boxes and the yarn colors are popping for summer!! Soft, superwash merinos, both. Good for socks, shawls, and other fun accessory projects … Continue reading

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Knitting Tutorial: Slip Stitch Selvedge

Hi everyone! Here is a quick video tutorial about how to knit slip-stitch selvedges, that you might find in patterns such as the Foundry scarf by Jared Flood of Brooklyn Tweed. I hope this helps all of you who sent … Continue reading

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