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  • Two flatlays next to each other. On the left is a flatlay that seems like a random jumble of items together. On the right is a a flatlay that is arranged more intentionally, has better control of light flow, and uses a balanced color palette.

    Come Take a Flatlay Workshop with Me!

    A woman's small, plump, white hands work on knitting the beginnings of a lavender hand-knit sock.

    Why Do You Take Knitting Photos?

    A top-down image of pastel knit items - a gray hat, a light blue hat, and pink socks - surrounded by paper ephemera and white roses on top of a white marble countertop.

    My Favorite Cheap Photography Tool

    Four socks, stacked on each other in alternating blue and gray, photographed straight on. They're surrounded by yellow, white, and pink roses, a teacup full of coffee, doilies, and antique postcards..

    How to Make a Budget Yarn Look Like a Million Bucks

    How to Edit Your Knitting Photos for Clarity and Crispness

    How to Edit Your Knitting Photos for Clarity and Crispness

    Framing Your Photograph for Better Knitting Pictures

    Framing Your Photograph for Better Knitting Pictures

    Five Easy Tips for Photographing Your Knits in a Vertical Space

    Five Easy Tips for Photographing Your Knits in a Vertical Space

    Five Simple Steps for Better Flatlay Photographs of Knitting Projects

    Five Simple Steps for Better Flatlay Photographs of Knitting Projects

    Three Quick Tips for Photographing Knitwear in Tricky Light

    Three Quick Tips for Photographing Knitwear in Tricky Light

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    This is a really special one. If you’ve been her This is a really special one. If you’ve been here since the very beginning, you might remember this pattern. It was my first ever sock pattern, released back in the spring of 2018 when I was still practicing law.

The Santa Rosa Socks have long needed an update, but for some reason, I dragged my feet on it. They are finally ready, though, and the updated pattern will be released on Halloween.

They now have five sizes, a new sample, fresh pictures, clearer instructions, and most importantly, thorough tech editing from  @techeditor.bluecrabknits.
    I’ve been knitting socks since 2008 and designin I’ve been knitting socks since 2008 and designing them since 2018. It’s safe to say I’ve knit a lot of socks since then.

Come join me for an online workshop as part of the Knit Happy Summit, where I’ll walk you through all the factors to consider before you buy sock yarn for your next project.

The Knit Happy Summit is an entirely online summit featuring me and 20+ other super knowledgeable designers and teachers sharing their best tips and tricks to make your knitting experience better. It runs from November 6-9, 2025. There’s a free option with some limitations and an expanded pass that gets you tons of great bonuses (including four sock patterns from yours truly).

Curious? Check out my link on my profile page. #knitting #knittok
    Socktober is my favorite time of year. I like to c Socktober is my favorite time of year. I like to celebrate with sock sales and lots of content about socks, but I also use it as a reminder to air out all my socks and freshen them up for winter use. 

They spend the warmer months in a basket, so giving them some regular movement and fresh air helps keep any pests away. Add in some cedar sachets, and we’re in good shape.
    Making content is one thing, but making content ab Making content is one thing, but making content about making content? Ah, now that’s art.

Anyway, I’ll be here folding all these handknit socks for the foreseeable future.
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