Blog — 2008

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Spiral Cowl

A cozy cowl, especially after warming on the radiator before you head out the door!  Free pattern available here .

Noro Moebius

Well, I have discovered...all be it a little late...how cool the knit moebius is, including this super cool cast on by Cat Bordhi.I knit with 2...

Pinwheel Pillow

AnneLena posted a picture of her pinwheel pillow from Closely Knit on Ravelry today.  She says that she knit it in a quick 4 evenings of TV...

Monday Swatches

Both of these swatches are in Louet Gems Sport Weight .

Road to China Hat

I knit Kate's Opus Spicutum hat yesterday with some Road to China I have been hoarding for just the right project.  The pattern is super well...

Interview with Susan B. Anderson

When did you start knitting? When I was 19 years old I was a lifeguard at my neighborhood pool. Every hour we would be on duty for 45 minutes and...

Itty Bitty Nursery Review

Itty-Bitty Nursery by Susan B. Anderson has got to be one of the sweetest collections of knits for baby. Here are some of my favorite things about...

Craft Days and Color Stories

I have been busy working on a project that I can't yet reveal.  However, I can show you a few of the spots where I was working on it in the past...

Interview with Kelbourne Woolens

At Stitches East I met Kate and Courtney, whose company Kelbourne Woolens is now exclusively distributing The Fibre Company's yarns. You may be...

Interview with Jordana Paige

Here is a video interview with Jordana Paige: [flv:jordanapaige1.flv 300 225] Here are some of Jordana's products: I love this top Jordana designed. ...

Review: Jordana Paige Bella Bag

Tomorrow I will post an interview with Jordana Paige herself. In the meantime, I will share what I love about my Bella Bag. First of all, I was...

Interview with Neesha Hunter

Knitbot got a facelift - tada! Neesha Hunter designed my new logo and the header at the top of this blog. She joins us for a little Q & A: Have you...

Interview with Stefanie Japel

1. Who were you pre-knitwear designer? Hm.  Undergraduate student in geosciences (at SUNY StonyBrook.) 2. Can you give us some history on your brand...

Book Review: Glam Knits

Stefanie Japel fans have been eagerly anticipating the release of her new book, Glam Knits: 25 Designs For Luxe Yarns .  The wait has certainly been...

Stitches East 2008

I made my way to Baltimore on Thursday for Stitches East, along with thousands of other knitters. Thursday night Jessica and I listened to Cat Bordhi...

Meet Ellie's Reclaimed Cashmere

I wanted to introduce you to a fabulous yarn that I am working with right now: I met Ellie at the Nashoba Valley Knitting Guild this past spring. ...

Scarlet Skein Event

Abe and I drove down from San Francisco to Atascasdero this past weekend for a Closely Knit event at The Scarlet Skein. Alana and I finally got to...

Rhinebeck: Day 2

= busy! I was in the authors tent most of the day Sunday, meeting fans of Closely Knit and introducing it to those who hadn't seen it before. This...

Rhinebeck: Day 1

Get ready for the parade of cuteness: This Angora Goat loved Carrie. I ran into my Aunt Lynn in the potpie line!  (For the record, I did not eat 2...

Rhinebeck 2008

Who's going to Rhinebeck ?  I am! Carrie and I will be there poking around Saturday, and at the Ravelry party Saturday night (hopefully...I have a...

Closely Knit Kangaroo Vest

Wendy shares her completed Kangaroo Vest, modeled by Baby O. She used 3 skeins of Green Mountain Spinnery Cotton Comfort for the main color, and 1...

Closely Knit Birds Nest

I have been meaning to share this photo for a while from saganaga . She writes: The 3 eggs represent my 3 children, held with tender loving care in...

Lace-Tipped Striped Scarf

Alana has knit up another beautiful version of one of my designs from Closely Knit. You can see more images here .

Knotty by Martin Storey

Knotty from Rowan Magazine 38.  Knit with 8 skeins Rowan Kid Classic.  A great pattern.

Alana's Cap Sleeved Eyelet Top

I have to show the Cap Sleeved Eyelet Top Alana knit from Closely Knit - it turned out so beautiful.  There are more photos here . Nice work, Alana!

Picnic a Success!

The Picnic Music and Arts Festival was a huge success.  Lincoln Park was buzzing with activity from start to finish.  Let's hope this turns into an...

Meet Amy Polcyn

I have a fabulous new technical editor, Amy Polcyn! Here is a wee interview with her: How long have you been knitting? Since 1999, when I was...

Picnic Music & Arts Festival

Abe and I are having a "yard" sale at Picnic this Saturday, September 13, starting at 11:00 am.  You can find us at table #19.  Among other things,...

Fibre Company Sale

The Fibre Company is moving and has mill ends and show sample yarn available for purchase at super great prices!  There are also a few knitted sample...

Never Not Knitting Podcast

Sweet Alana Dakos from Never Not Knitting interviewed me for her podcast this week.  You can listen here or download it for free on I-Tunes.

Ravelympic Confessions

I finished the Gathered Pullover! um...really I did Okay - so I'm one sleeve short. Yes it's true.  Yesterday I started working on the second sleeve,...

Tiered Skirt

I took the Tiered Skirt from Closely Knit out and about on Saturday... ...and Lilly sported the Eyelet Top!

Summer Hat

Hat from Knit 2 Together by Tracey Ullman and Meg Clark, using The Fibre Company's Canopy Worsted, 10 ply Alpaca, Bamboo,...

Nashua Handknits Fall Collections

The Textured Vest I designed for Nashua Handknits is now available as part of their Autumn Winter 2008-2009 Collection. It appears in the City...

Ducky Cardigan

Jenny of everything knitticrafty posted these cute pictures of the Ducky Cardigan she knit.  I love the wooden buttons!

Sunday Driving in Summer Scarf

I completed my summer scarf.    I cast on 350 sts with Nashua Handknits Ecological Cotton on a US 10 needle and knit in garter stitch  through 2...

Elephannie Decals

I just received some very cute decals in the mail from Elephannie .  So fun!  Check out all the choices she has.

Knit Gossamer Scarves for August

Abe just showed me this clip from the New York Times Fashion & Style Section.  Apparently women, and some men, are wearing gossamer scarves all over...

Twist Collective

If you have not yet discovered the Twist Collective , you must have a look at this new online magazine, all under the creative direction of Kate...

Glampyre Knits Interview

You can read a conversation between Stefanie Japel and I here .  She is the author of Fitted Knits and the forthcoming Glam Knits .

Back from Vacation

I fell in love with the water these last 3 weeks. What am I going to do now that I can't step outside and slip straight into it? It was a much...

Hannah's Projects Roundup

We are leaving for a much needed vacation today. I thought before I left I would take stock of all my unfinished projects and decide which ones to...

Dusting off the Sewing Machine

It has been far too long since my last sewing project.  I revved up the Bernina to help a friend make some curtains and thought, oh yeah, I love...

Donovan's Sweater

Remember the story of the yarn ball that got away in Ohio? It turned out I really needed that yarn. When I got home, I was working on the sweater I...

Old Big Bear

Old Big Bear is back and I am so happy to see him! After a long stay with my publisher, he has returned. Welcome home!

TNNA Columbus 2008

It was super fun to see everyone at TNNA, as always. I finally got to meet Stefanie Japel , author of Fitted Knits and the forthcoming Glam Knits ....

Here is a swatch knit from Fino by Alpaca with a Twist. It will become this tunic... ...or this little cardigan. I am loving this pattern, Knotty,...

Favorite New Knitting Bag

A new line of totes came into angela adams this week and, guess what, they make awesome knitting bags!  Available in three colors and two sizes, with...

Book Signings at TNNA

Summer TNNA is around the corner, June 7 - 9 in Columbus, OH.  If you are going to be there come say hi!  I am at the F&W Booth Saturday at 10:30 and...

Knit Happens Book Review

There was a nice review of Closely Knit today by Knit Happens in Alexandria, VA.  You can read it here .  Thanks, guys!

Nashoba Valley Knitting Guild

Last Wednesday I went to visit my Aunt Lynn in Harvard, MA. It is one of the cutest towns ever.  After spending the afternoon hanging out at her...

Heart Pants Errata

I have just made an addition to the Hearts Pant pattern and posted it on the errata page .

Knit Hearts

Aija has knit so many hearts! The pattern is from Closely Knit...

Habu!

Closely Knit in Knit 1

Article Pract Yarn Tasting

I heart Article Pract . I could spend a frightening amount of money in this shop. Christina has fabulous taste in yarn! Note Abe in the knit shop. ...

Knit This, Purl That Book Signing

I drove over the Bay Bridge for the first time ever and made my way to Knit This, Purl That in Pleasanton.  Despite it being an exceptionally warm...

I heart San Francisco

If you are in the Bay area, a reminder that I will be at Knit This, Purl That on Saturday from 2 - 4 and Article Pract on Sunday at 5:00.

angela adams shag rug

We just received this beautiful rug as a gift.  It is so luxurious - everyone should own one! Spike Shag Citron by angela adams , 100% New Zealand...

Cap Sleeved Eyelet Top Knit-a-long

There is a group knitting my Cap Sleeved Eyelet Top down at Knitwit on Saturday afternoons.  It's exciting to see them coming to life! Karen is...

Cape Cod Book Signing

The Brewster Book Store hosted me for a book signing on Saturday. They were so sweet, and there was a good number of people who came out for it. ...

California Book Signings

I will be at Knit This, Purl That in Pleasanton, CA, on Saturday, April 12, from 2-4.  On Sunday, April 13 I will be at Article Pract in Oakland, CA...

Patterns Now Available for Download

I have just opened a shop that currently has three knitting patterns available for download. Olive Oil and Pomegranate Vest Knitting Pattern , fits...

Nashua Handknits Vest

Last night at the stroke of midnight I finished the Velvet Wool vest for Nashua Handknits.  Feast your eyes...

Knit-a-go-go Review of Closely Knit

Super nice Danielle Romenetti posted a nice review of Closely Knit on her site Knit-a-Gogo today. Check her out - she has a few free patterns...

TNNA Fashion Show on You Tube

Yarn Group just posted the winter TNNA Fashion show on You Tube. The first top in this video clip is mine. It's the Daughter's Top from Closely...

KnitWit Book Signing

Thanks to everyone who came to the book signing today at Knitwit Yarn Shop. It was super special, I loved every second of it. My Jeanine seeing the...

Cape Cod Book Signing

I will be at The Brewster Book Store in Brewster, MA on Saturday, March 29 starting at 1:00.  A reminder that I am at Knitwit Yarn Shop in Portland,...

Cloudy Day Yarn Purchase

I came home from Knitwit with these three yarns today. Apparently the cloudy day has affected my choice in palette. The Fibre Company Canopy Rowan...

Show Us Your Wears Fashion Show

The fashion show has come and gone. It was a huge success. I was super impressed with how organized it was, a job well done to all who...

Book Release Party at Knitwit Yarn Shop

If you are in the vicinity of Portland, Maine, join us on March 15 from 2 - 4 at Knitwit Yarn Shop .  There will be good people, good snacks, and you...

Yesterday my aunts Sheri and Ann, my Sister Theresa, and I surprised my grandmother with a fancy lunch and I showed her my book for the first time. ...

One Vest Down, One to Go

I finished the vest for the Show Us Your Wears fashion show - and only 20 days late! I love it. As I was rounding the last row of armhole ribbing, I...

New Studio

This past weekend we moved (again).  The set up is pretty perfect, so hopefully we can stay here for awhile.  Abe and I both have our own work...

Fashion Show Entry in Progress

On March 1, Anna is hosting a fashion show at Zero Station.  She's still accepting entries if you have something you would like to enter.  Here are...

Crochet Sardines!

Nicole Gastonguay was featured on the Craft blog this morning for her crochet tv dinner. Look at these sardines she made up. I love the eyes. ...

About a Boy Sweater on Craft Blog

Craft Magazine wrote about my About a Boy sweater today on their blog.  This has brought another wave of people asking - Where's the pattern?!  I...

Winter 2008 TNNA

Closely Knit is here!  Well, the advance copies anyway.  It will be available to the public February 20th.  I just got back from California, where we...

Windy Wednesday

About three weeks ago we moved into a furnished apartment up on Munjoy Hill. We've decided to sell our house, and to make the final renovations...