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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.

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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

In the foreground are ornate brass scissors and three tan swatches of knit fabric. The middle distance in focus features a pile of creamy white knitting, a blue and white teacup and saucer, and a silver coffee pot. Blurred in the background is a pale floral sofa.

On Learning How To Be More Creative in Easy Ways

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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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.
After months of work on an absolute mess of a patt After months of work on an absolute mess of a pattern and some superhuman patience from my tech editor and an incredible crew of testers, the knitting pattern for the Aspect Ratio Socks is finally ready! It’ll be published on July 11, so mark your calendars and pick your yarn. If you need a reminder, save this post to help you remember!
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