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  • A white mini scarf is wrapped twice and tied around the neck of a white dressmaker's form.
    Free Patterns · Knitting Design

    Free Knitting Pattern: The Frontispiece Scarflet

    The Frontispiece Scarflet is a scrappy little project designed to use up leftovers from a pair of socks or other fingering-weight project. It features the same stitch pattern used on my Frontispiece Socks.

    Read More Free Knitting Pattern: The Frontispiece ScarfletContinue

  • A crystal bowl filled with lots of small remnants of yarn sits on a white doily.
    Knitting Tips and Tricks

    How to Store Yarn: A Knitter’s Guide to Protecting Their Yarn Stash

    There are all sorts of things that can go wrong with yarn that hasn’t been stored properly. Here’s an overview and how to avoid problems.

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  • Three handknit socks in shades of green, white, and pink sit on top of a white dresser. The green sock, in front, is in focus. Blurred in the background are lots of antique books.
    Knitting Design

    How to Get Started as a Knitting Pattern Designer

    It can be hard to find information about how to start working as a knitting pattern designer, so I’ve rounded up some of the most important things I’ve learned.

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  • A straight-on photo of a pink knit bag made from mitered squares that's hanging from the shoulder of a white dressmaker's form.
    Free Patterns · Knitting Design

    Free Knitting Tutorial: Mitered Square Bag

    A mitered square bag is an easy, fun way to use up leftover yarn. Here’s a free tutorial for how to do exactly that.

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  • A woman's feet wearing two mismatched socks rest on the faded floral cushions of a vintage sofa. The left foot wears a pink sock with a heel flap and gusset. The right foot wears a green sock with a Fleegle heel.
    Knitting Socks · Knitting Tips and Tricks

    Knitting My First Fleegle Heel: A Review

    I recently experimented with knitting the Fleegle heel and compared it to my usual favorite, the heel flap and gusset. Here’s how it went.

    Read More Knitting My First Fleegle Heel: A ReviewContinue

  • Three gray swatches of different ribbing styles sit on a weathered outdoor wooden table along with some pink socks, a blue cowl, and a gray-green hat.
    Knitting Tips and Tricks

    3 Steps to Choose the Best Ribbing for Your Knitting Project

    Many knitting projects use some kind of ribbing, but not all ribbing is equally suited to every purpose. Here’s how to pick the best one.

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I'm a former lawyer turned knitwear designer who designs soft, romantic patterns for knitters who want a brief escape from the everyday. When I'm not knitting, you can usually find me puttering about in my rose garden, hosting tea parties, or collecting sea glass at the beach.

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  • A white mini scarf is wrapped twice and tied around the neck of a white dressmaker's form.
    Free Patterns · Knitting Design

    Free Knitting Pattern: The Frontispiece Scarflet

  • A crystal bowl filled with lots of small remnants of yarn sits on a white doily.
    Knitting Tips and Tricks

    How to Store Yarn: A Knitter’s Guide to Protecting Their Yarn Stash

  • Three handknit socks in shades of green, white, and pink sit on top of a white dresser. The green sock, in front, is in focus. Blurred in the background are lots of antique books.
    Knitting Design

    How to Get Started as a Knitting Pattern Designer

  • A straight-on photo of a pink knit bag made from mitered squares that's hanging from the shoulder of a white dressmaker's form.
    Free Patterns · Knitting Design

    Free Knitting Tutorial: Mitered Square Bag

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Miscellaneous knitting tidbits around the house la Miscellaneous knitting tidbits around the house lately. I’ve been wrapping up projects and starting new ones with a ferocity. Who says knitting is a winter-only sport, eh?
The Frontispiece Scarflet KAL kicks off today! Hav The Frontispiece Scarflet KAL kicks off today! Have you cast in for yours yet? The pattern is free on my blog, and we’re having fun over in my Facebook group. I started a second scarflet using some leftover @knittingforolive Pure Silk, and I’m excited to see how it feels compared to the original version.
I know some folks like to just put their knit sock I know some folks like to just put their knit socks in the washing machine, but that’s not a risk I’m willing to run. Luckily, hand washing my knit socks takes very little time and effort!

Are you Team Washing Machine or Team Hand Wash?
A free knitalong is kicking off on Monday! The Fro A free knitalong is kicking off on Monday! The Frontispiece Scarflet used the leftovers from my Frontispiece Socks and the same stitch pattern, too. The pattern will be free for the duration of the KAL, and we’ll have lots of fun chatter in my Facebook group (including some impromptu prizes).

Want to join the fun? Comment “KAL” and I’ll send you a link to join my Facebook group.
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