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Sneak Peek of New Pattern – The Leslie Top

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June 16, 2015

Ancient WIPs

This yarn began its life as an Etsy OOAK called ‘Green Sea’ that I snagged from a Tanis Fiber Arts Etsy update. Not only was it a OOAK colour, but it was some kind of super special base with silk, and I think cashmere in…

FO Knitting Magrathea shawl tanis fiber arts

April 27, 2015

New FO – I’d Rather Go Dancing!

FO I'd Rather Be Cruising Knitting pattern shawl tanis fiber arts

April 16, 2015

I’d Rather Be Cruising!

Sometimes a pattern takes an unexpected turn on you. After ‘Sandy’, which was beautiful but complex, I really needed a turn-your-brain-off knit. I was also feeling super inspired by a skein of Cosmic Blue Label that Tanis had sent me for her colour shifting scarf.…

I'd Rather Be Cruising Knitting pattern scarf shawl tanis fiber arts Wrap

March 31, 2015

Sneak Peek number 2 :)

Looks like “I’d Rather be Cruising” will be ready for release Tuesday morning :) What’s better than the easiest shawl ever? A shawl that comes in both 1 and 2-skein versions. Like choose your own adventure books, except prettier.

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March 29, 2015

Sneak Peek – I’d Rather Be Cruising!

My latest design; simple, mindless, but super lovely. 2 skeins, 2 colours (and therefore generously sized, no neck kerchief this time!), 2 rows to remember for the body, and 2 rows to remember for the lace. You can cruise through this thing while watching TV,…

Blue Label cosmic blue label Knitting lace pattern shawl tanis fiber arts

March 19, 2015

The Improved Colour Shifting Scarf

I created a second colour shifting scarf for Tanis, and I made some tweaks that I think really improved the design. I used a 10-dent heddle instead of 12 which greatly improved the drape and allowed me to warp to 80”, which meant that after…

colour shifting scarf fringe tanis fiber arts tutorial Tutorials Weaving

March 16, 2015

Celebrating with Sandy

Happy March 1st! To celebrate the beginning of the month that, sooner or later, heralds the end of winter, I am happy to announce that ‘Sandy is finally ready for release! Buy on Ravelry | Buy on Etsy | Buy on Craftsy For months you…

Knitting lace Mulberry Silk papaya pattern patterns Sandy scarf shawl Silver lable summer tanis fiber arts Wrap

March 01, 2015

TFA Tuesdays!

My colour shifting scarf has been featured on Tanis’ blog today, check it out!

Ashford knitters loom colour shifting scarf tanis fiber arts Weaving

February 17, 2015

Lace Shawl Design

I’ve been working on a new design for a few weeks now, and I think I’ve finally nailed it. Designing is a long process, with countless test knits, chart updates, and fiber tests, but it’s also very gratifying when you finally get there. This is my…

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February 04, 2015

New Design Sneak Peek!

If you follow me on Instagram you might have seen a few photos of a lace swatch I’ve been working on: This is the test knit for my as-yet-unnamed new pattern – a light and lacy oversized shawl, perfect knitting for someone who’s dreaming of…

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January 23, 2015

Olive Sencilla

Sencilla Cowl Knitting Pattern Purchase on Ravelry | Purchase on Etsy Today I wanted to show off some photos of my Sencilla pattern worked up in Tanis Fibre Arts ‘Olive’, to show how the pattern works when paired with a more variegated yarn. Olive is…

Amber Lable Cashmere cowl Knitting Merino pattern Sencilla silk tanis fiber arts

January 20, 2015