Blog — 2011

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Rocky Coast Cardigan Roundup

Of all my designs, Rocky Coast is one of my favorites. I'm so pleased that so many of you love it, too! Click on the photos to link through to the...

2011 Wispy Cardi round up

Some Wispy Cardi s finished in 2011! Click on the photos to link through to the knitters project page on Ravelry.

2011 Effortless Cardigan Roundup

A nice showing of Effortless Cardigan s finished in 2011! Click on the photos to link through to the knitters project page on Ravelry. Have you knit...

2011 Featherweight Cardigan Roundup

Here is a roundup of Featherweight Cardigan s finished in 2011 by some of you talented knitters.  I love to see how versatile this knit continues to...

Knitbot 2011

Wow, I can't even believe we're wrapping up 2011.  But we are!This was a big year for me.  I remember back in January telling Alana , "I'm really...

In the Loop!

A report back from my event in Norfolk, MA at In the Loop : it was wonderful!My day started with a visit to my Aunt Lynn's, and some time with one of...

In Praise of Gnarled Oak

We now have 3 trunk shows knit up for Coastal Knits. One of the fun things about this is that we now have some of the designs knit in different...

Resting

Since the release of Coastal Knits, there has been a flurry of activity.This past week I enjoyed some relaxation on Cape Cod. I did fit in a stop to...

Introducing Autumnal

I'm happy to release today a version of the Carrot Cardigan from my Knitscene 2009 collection: Autumnal . finished measurements Bust: 34 (38, 42, 46,...

Knitbot Introduces Deirdre Kennedy!

Thanks to your enthusiasm for Knitbot patterns, and the overwhelming response to Coastal Knits , I have someone to introduce you to today. Meet...

Woolly Wormhead's Bambeanies

***Congratulation, Kelly L.! You've won the copy of Bambeanies!! *** This past summer while at a trade show I had the pleasure of meeting Woolly...

Introducing Framed Pullover

I'm happy to release to you today a new Knitbot pattern, Framed Pullover . This was originally published as the Lettuce Pullover as part of my 2009...

Notes from the Road

The past few weekends I hit the road for a mini Coastal Knits tour.  It was wonderful to be able to share the book with actual people, knitters!...

Coastal Knits Giveaway winner!

Thank you again to everyone who pre-ordered Coastal Knits!Alana and I are excited to announce the winner of the pre-order giveaway: Kathleen Moul! ...

Coastal Knits Events and Blog Tour

Hello friends!  A lot of Coastal Knits news to announce this afternoon: If you've visited Alana's blog today, you know that Coastal Knits is in the...

Coastal Knits lives!

The owner of Puritan Press drove some advance copies of Coastal Knits up to my house this morning! It lives! I'll be dropping a few of these off at...

Let's talk Organik

In the Coastal Knits forum on Ravelry, a Rocky Coast Cardigan knit-a-long has started! Thus far there has been animated discussion about what yarns...

Press Day!

I traveled down early this morning to Hollis, New Hampshire to watch Coastal Knits hit the press! I was hoping to get a chance to yell "Stop the...

I'm in Knitty!

I am so excited about having a pattern in the Deep Fall 2011 issue of Knitty ! Meet Flügel ! (Amy Singer came up with the fabulous name.) I designed...

Introducing Sycamore

At the beginning of the year, Danielle from Fibre Space launched her Indie Indulgence Club, for which I designed the Sycamore Vest. I'm happy to be...

I'm a real book!

I just received a set of proofs for Coastal Knits from the printer! It's a real book.  I'm so excited and can't wait to get it into all of your hands!

Coastal Knits Giveaway!

Wow! Alana and I have been amazed at the reception Coastal Knits is receiving so far.  All the positive comments and the wishes for it's success, it...

Pre-Order Coastal Knits!

I'm happy to announce that Coastal Knits is now available for pre-order! The book is due to ship starting October 15. We have some nice incentives to...

Knitbot Snack Size Series: Pattern 3

For Fall 2011, a series of snack size patterns from Knitbot! Each is as basic as a knit can be. They are the perfect platform for your favorite...

Tricolor Cowl outtakes

I was home alone all day yesterday, but really wanted to get my Tricolor Cowl pattern up on Ravelry! Taking photos with the self timer on my camera...

Knitbot Snack Size Series: Pattern 2

For Fall 2011, a series of snack size patterns from Knitbot! Each is as basic as a knit can be. They are the perfect platform for your favorite...

Fall Knitbot Sweater Pattern Sale!

Want to knit a sweater in time for fall? Now through September 1, the following Knitbot sweater patterns are 20% off in my Ravelry pattern store !...

Knitbot Snack Size Pattern Series

Last November I posted these instructions for a super simple beret I had whipped up for my cold early mornings here in Maine.  I was surprised by how...

Snapshot of my weekend

I have my feet up today - literally.  I stepped on a piece of runaway charcoal last night at a family bbq, scalding my bare foot.  Ouch! A little...

Coastal Knits Preview

I've had something big in the works since the beginning of the year, and I can finally tell you about it! Alana Dakos and I have joined forces, and...

Knitting for Solace

I have been working hard on the finishing touches of a project that soon can be revealed! In the midst of the stress that comes with deadlines, I am...

Restoring Creative Energy

Talking with a colleague over e-mail the other day, I mentioned how I was feeling like knitting something just for the joy of it. But it's hard to...

Maine is beautiful

I'm preparing for a big photo shoot with Carrie tomorrow. Looking forward to spending the day outdoors!

Speed Knitting

I have some knitting that I'm racing to get done in time for the photo shoot. Hard to knit with wool when it's over 100 degrees outside! What are you...

A Peek at Styling

I know I've been pretty quiet as of late.  The truth is something BIG is brewing.  I can tell you it's self published, it's a collaboration, and...

Trunk Show at WEBS

The Knitbot trunk show hit the road in June.  It's been fun to hear reports from the shops it's reached thus far. Currently the show is at WEBS in...

Cabled Progress

The Fibre Company Organik in Arctic Tundra - the perfect luxury worsted weight white (aliteration!)

Traveling

I'm off to sit by the water for the long weekend. Traveling with me is Organik , Acadia , and Blue Faced Sport . Hope you all have a great weekend,...

Lightweight Pullover in Fern

Just completed by Nicole is a new sample of Lightweight Pullover to add to my trunk show. It's knit in Classic Elite Yarns Fresco, the color is Fern....

Summer's here!

Today is the first day of summer, hooray! We sure have earned it here in Maine, after a long hard winter and a chillier spring. At TNNA I acquired...

TNNA recap

I'm not sure if I can adequately express in this one blog post how fantastic TNNA was. Especially since I usually rely heavily on photographs when I...

TNNA Bound

I leave tomorrow for The National Needlarts Association trade show in Columbus, Ohio. If you'll be attending, here's where to find me: - Most of my...

Contented Cardi in Canopy Worsted

Another new sample arrived in time for TNNA , it's Contented Cardi in Canopy Worsted . The color is Blue Crown. You may recall that on the original...

New Samples in Canopy Fingering!

In time for TNNA, I have 2 new samples in Canopy Fingering that I am oh so excited about. Featherweight Cardigan in Obsidian. Breezy Cardigan in...

Yarn Eye Candy: Swans Island

A recent discovery of mine is a yarn company close to home, Swans Island of Northport, Maine. Originally know as Swan Island Blankets, this company...

Choosing Yarn for Breezy

I have been overwhelmed by the anticipation of Breezy Cardigan s release!  I received many e-mails and ravelry messages inquiring when the pattern...

Introducing Breezy Cardigan

In time for summer, Featherweight and Effortless become one! Finished Measurements Chest: 34.75 (38, 41.25, 44.75, 48)[51.25, 54.75, 58, 61.25]”...

Blue Sky Alpacas Techno

Yesterday Blue Sky Alpacas introduced their latest yarn, Techno . (above photo courtesy of Blue Sky Alpacas) Here's the description of the yarn from...

Kelbourne Woolens & Knitbot!

In just a few weeks I am heading to Columbus, Ohio for TNNA , a wholesale industry trade show. I'm happy to say that Kelbourne Woolens , distributor...

Tanis Fiber Arts Giveaway

*********Winner is commenter #52, Carol!  Congratulations!!************** A few months back Tanis of Tanis Fiber Arts posted photographs of her...

A Special Knitted Gift

Jonah received an awesome present today from his great grandmother: Hand knit yoked pullovers are definitely a part of my childhood memories.  My...

Introducing Calligraphy Cardigan

Meet the Calligraphy Cardigan - a perfectly cozy cardigan to dress up or down. This may look familiar.  It is in fact the Gooseberry Cardigan from...

New Beginnings

All my spring pattern's released successfully...and exhale.  What a relief to have that behind me.  And now to relax and enjoy some mindless...

Spud and Chloe at the Farm Giveaway!

***** The Winner is Carol Haines.  Congratulation! ***** I am excited to be hosting the 2nd day of Susan B. Anderson 's blog tour as she promotes her...

Yarn Eye Candy

I have a new love.  It's Tanis Fiber Arts .  I first became acquainted with Tanis and her yarn when she posted pictures of her finished Wispy Card i...

Sneak Peek: Breezy Cardigan

What would happen if Featherweight and Effortless became one? Knitted bliss.  The Breezy Cardigan will be here very soon!

Two New Cardigans for Spring!

I have two new cardigan patterns for you dear knitters! Both feature Savannah by the Fibre Company, a great blend of wool, cotton, linen, & soya....

Sackets Harbor Pullover

The upcoming summer issue of Knitscene features one of my designs.  I totally forgot about it until I saw the preview pictures on the knitscene...

Found: Snapdragon Tam

I was cleaning my bedroom recently, and found this work in progress under my bed! It's Ysolda's Snapdragon Tam , knit in tosh vintage , color...

Woodland Accessories Giveaway!

**** THE WINNER IS:  #182 - Ellen, congratulations! **** To celebrate the release of my Woodland Accessories patterns, I'm pleased to offer the...

Introducing Woodland Accessories

I am pleased to offer you 3 new accessories patterns, all featuring illustrations by Neesha Hudson ! Bunny Beret Finished measurements: Head...

Weekend recap

This weekend family came to town for the annual Spa Knit & Spin in Freeport.  We didn't actually get that much time there, my aunt flew in from...

Indie Indulgence at Fibre Space

Since Danielle Romanetti opened fibre space , a fantastic local yarn shop in the DC area, she has offered all kinds of interesting classes and...

Yarn Eye Candy: Blue Sky Alpacas

Believe me when I tell you there are a lot of exciting things in the works over here.  You can expect at least 6 new patterns releasing by April 1!...

Knitbot is freshening up

Among the many things I have in the works right now, I am freshening up the knitbot pattern line. The talented Neesha Hudson did some work to my...

What's Up

I am super busy right now, my friends.  So busy that I'm kind of freaking out over here. Unfortunately, most of it I can't actually share with you...

Finished: Goodale

Goodale , by Cecily Glowik MacDonald is such a cute little sweater, and it fits very well, yay! I used exactly 600  yards of stashed Fibre Co....

Oh Savannah...

The Savannah for my Spring collection just arrived. having a little bit of an overwhelmed moment looking at it all, but I have this encouragement...

Yarn Eye Candy

madelinetosh tosh merino dk in tern It is SO soft and beautiful.  Good thing, it's perking me up in the middle of our 2nd snowstorm in a week! I'm...

Quince Giveaway Winner!

The winner of the 4 skeins of Quince Osprey and Jackets: A Knitbot Collection is... Ivana !  Congratulations!

Finished: Aidez

Also, 37 Colors: Frost my personal challenge to use all 37 colors of Quince & Co yarns… Aidez , by Cirilia Rose, is a fantastic design.  I am 100%...

Quince & Co. Giveaway!

1/15/2011: The winner of the 4 skeins of Quince Osprey and Jackets: A Knitbot Collection is... Ivana !  Congratulations! Thanks to Quince & Co., I...

In Progress

I'm almost finished all the knitting for Aidez !  I am so excited about this sweater, and am seriously considering making another one, which is sort...

Hello 2011!

I kicked off 2011 by sponsoring the Never Not Knitting Podcast!  You can listen here .  Alana talks about some of my designs and I read a knitting...