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Test Knit Open: Neck Warmer Scarf

I’ve always admired knitted mesh market bags. Farmer’s Market Shawl was inspired by a trip to a local farmer’s market one Fall morning.

Test Knit Open: Halo of Light

I’ve always admired knitted mesh market bags. Farmer’s Market Shawl was inspired by a trip to a local farmer’s market one Fall morning.

Test Knit Open: Farmer’s Market Shawl

I’ve always admired knitted mesh market bags. Farmer’s Market Shawl was inspired by a trip to a local farmer’s market one Fall morning.

To be named Test Knit Call

My latest pattern is a two skein, fingering weight shawl that uses mosaic knitting techniques to create a woven texture.

Inspired by the beginnings of Spring, Emmalyn is an asymmetric shawl that is light and airy yet cozy and warm. The kind of shawl that can be grabbed “just in case” on the way out the door and wrapped around your shoulders when the sun goes down. The lace evokes a rebirth of nature thatContinue reading “Test knit call: Emmalyn”

An un-advent advent set

I have mixed feelings about “advent” sets. First, I LOVE mini skeins, I LOVE mini skein sets, I LOVE fades, speckles, and surprises. I get pleasure in supporting small businesses, indie dyers who put their hearts and souls into these carefully curated bundles of squishy joy. But then comes the feelings about the not-so-inclusive wordContinue reading “An un-advent advent set”

Second Chance Shawl: The Shlanket of Your Dreams

I was so excited to have blocked and finished my first Second Chance Shawl that I had to take photos right away: Second Chance Shawl is testing now! To see the progress of the testknitters (and myself!) check out the hashtags #secondchanceshawl or #secondchanceshawltkal on Instagram. Two sizes available, more details coming soon!

Test Knit: Crazy Diamond Wrap by Ambah O’Brien

I have always adored Ambah‘s patterns and always take part in her yearly KALs so when the opportunity to test knit one of her patterns came up I jumped at the chance. Once chosen, I quickly contacted Cathy at Hooker’s Corner to obtain the required skeins which she immediately sent out and I miraculously receivedContinue reading “Test Knit: Crazy Diamond Wrap by Ambah O’Brien”