My Enchanted Mesa sweater
I don’t knit shawls and wouldn’t follow Stephen West’s designs much. Usually don’t knit much any more either… But when a friend posted about Stephen West’s “Enchanted Mesa” sweater on …
News, knitting and Xmas markets
Sorry for the seemingly abandonned blog, I seem to be writing more in my french blog now as most of my recent news are more local… no new pattern release …
Plumetis stitch
A customer asked me details about the “Plumetis stitch” I used in my Plumetis cardi knit pattern. So here’s a quick video showing you how to do it: it adds …
Brunehilde, to frog or not to frog ?
Poor photos, but am too impatient as always. I am in LOVE with the collar… but not too sure about the waist triangles. I had planned smaller ones, but changed …
Iro: a new sweater
Last winter I fell in love with this Iro bulky/boxy cardi, indulged in some of the most expensive yarn I ever bought for a sweater, and started to knit. It …
Knits and wips, and “Spin off” fall 2010
I have a favor to ask: could someone help me get a copy of the current issue of “Spin Off” (fall 2010) ? There are several features I’d love to …
More vintage french spindles…
Pushed by a customer, I have finally listed more vintage french spindles on Etsy today. Speaking of Etsy. I started a second shop to separate the DIY items (patterns, spindles, …
Tiny booties
Plume said last week that the dolls they have at school didn’t have booties any more. Knowing that I knit and crochet, the lady apparently said (probably half joking) “you …
Oh the joy of knitting with Noro yarns…
I have a few Noro books. I even indulged in the latest Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton “Noro” book, tempted by the story on “the man behind Noro yarns”. Well that part …
New pattern, and a new cardi
Late on schedule, let me present you my newest pattern, the Baby Altay hat ! Based on the same principles as the adult version, the Altay hat (soon to be …