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Size Inclusivity in Knit Accessory Patterns

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Revisiting My Very First Knitting Design

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Why I’m Limiting My Catalog of Patterns

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On Writing Knitting Patterns with Clear Instructions

Mohair Yarn Substitute: Suri Alpaca to the Rescue

Mohair Yarn Substitute: Suri Alpaca to the Rescue

How to Respect Test Knitters and Still Meet Deadlines

How to Respect Test Knitters and Still Meet Deadlines

How to Build a Good Relationship with your Tech Editor

How to Build a Good Relationship with your Tech Editor

A Triple Test Knit Opportunity for Curious Knitters

A Triple Test Knit Opportunity for Curious Knitters

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That first photo was taken on a rocky promontory a That first photo was taken on a rocky promontory at 7200 ft (2194 m). Many thanks to @instasoozi for making sure I had good posture! My dad also wants you all to know that this photo should be called “Needles in front of the Needles.” And yes, when I pulled my knitting out of my pack, reactions ranged from amused to confused, but I had to add some good shots to my “knitting in cool spots while on vacation” collection.
It’s finally July, which means it’s finally re It’s finally July, which means it’s finally release month for this pattern I’ve been teasing for ages! One really cool thing about the test knit process: I get to hear from knitters who use different sock knitting methods. I’m a 9” circular fan, myself, and Magic Loop is not my jam, so I was really grateful to have input from experienced Magic Loopers on this one. Aspect Ratio is out on July 11. Comment “newsletter” and I’ll send you a link to sign up so you don’t miss the announcement!
Over on the blog, I’ve got a new post all about Over on the blog, I’ve got a new post all about Jasperware and how to find affordable pieces to start or grow a collection. My own collection is small, accumulated over the course of a decade. Each piece has a memory attached to it. Comment “Jasperware” and I’ll DM you a link to read the post. There’s even a roundup of pieces I’ve found online if you’d rather just let me do the hunting for you (I love browsing through online listings, let’s be real).
I was SO CLOSE to finishing this little pair of so I was SO CLOSE to finishing this little pair of socks, and then I realized the numbers weren’t adding up for the instep. I had knit a heel flap that was too narrow. So it sat in time out for a couple days. Today, I had the patience and energy, so I ripped out the heel and started knitting again. And anyway, time spent knitting is never wasted.
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