Photo CC-licensed from Flickr User Net_Efekt Yesterday, designer Ellen Gormley asked a great question (via Facebook and Twitter): “crochet/knit designers: What’s your best method for measuring the circumference of a hat?” And when I gave my answer, I thought–“oh, I
New Pattern: Isoceles Shawl
I made this shawl last fall for the new Tension Magazine and it’s finally been released. This narrow shawl was worked in Filatura di Crosa Superior, a very fuzzy cashmere silk that was lovely to crochet. It’s a filet-crochet style
How long is your tail?
One of my favorite recently learned knitting tips comes from Colleen Borodkin who works at The Net Loft, here in Cordova. When she’s guesstimating how much yarn to spool out for a long-tail cast on, she uses her shoulder width
Olympic Headband for Angela: Crochet Tutorial
Last week, while I was in Friday Harbor, my friend Angela watched my kids for several days–the ship was out and James gone with it. I wanted to make Angela a little something as a thank you, and since she
Intangibles
I’ve been thinking a lot about the great discussion of FREE that I mentioned Thursday on the blog. Essentially, its the idea that by giving away information you create a caring community of people who learn about you and what
A Voyage of the Mind
Voyage of Avalon, from Flickr User Reinante El Pintor de Fuego, CC-licensed, some rights reserved I absolutely love being home. I love setting up house (a good thing since we have to move every 2-3 years) and I love living
New Pattern: Sookie’s Scarf
If you haven’t been sucked into the world of vampire fiction, you can just consider my newest pattern something sweet for Valentine’s day and spring. $4.00 This scarf celebrates my love of hearts and my love of vampire fiction–especially Charlaine
Designing for Grannies, Pt. 1
GRANNIES!!!!!!!!!! This is how Julie Holetz and I have felt lately talking about granny squares. Julie and I are working on a new project: A small book of granny square and granny inspired projects that will have you running for
Helping Haiti
James told me today that the Coast Guard Cutter Oak (out of Charleston, NC) is on its way to help with the Haiti earthquake response. I’ve been meaning to make an additional donation to Medecins Sans Frontiers (Doctors Without Borders)
We Have a Winner
Congratulations to Caitlin of Running With Needles. She’s the winner of our little Japanese crochet book. I’ve been spending the last week working on a writing project that has kept me away from blogging. Hopefully I can talk more about