Stitching Out Loud

Here I am, creeping back into this space to say hello.  How are you?  I have missed being here.  Several things, largish and small, have gotten in the way of my posting, but I have been thinking of you and writing to you in my head. Doesn't do you much good, I know. I have been knitting though and I thought today you might like to see some of it.  I have been having something of a knitter's block ... Continue Reading

I am a recovering messy person.  Some days more recovered than others.  Organization and tidiness do not come naturally to me.  As I have gotten older I have found ways to compensate for my inherent love of entropy.  I see the value in method and planning, just not always the way to get there. Last year this time I found a great book--Time Management for Unmanageable People. One of the big ... Continue Reading

I went to the knitting extravaganza that is Vogue Knitting Live a weekend or so ago. A two and a half days of classes, shopping, fashion shows and knitterati sightings. It was my first VKL and I didn't quite know what to expect. I've been to a number of TNNAs (the industry convention for LYS owners and others). I love going to the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival and it's New York state ... Continue Reading

Hello!  I am so excited to be able to bring out not one but two new cowl designs.  In case you hadn't guessed, I love to knit and wear cowls.  They are warm and cozy and often give you a chance to try a new technique.  That is certainly the case with these two. First, the Paint Box Cowl.  This is the direct result of all that playing around with mitered squares that I did in the fall.  Remember?  ... Continue Reading

  I can't believe I haven't mentioned Yarns International even once on this blog.  It is the creation of my mother, Betty Lindsay, and her friend Bonnie Hassler.  For twelve years it was the best yarn shop anywhere.  They had a beautifully curated selection of the best knitting yarn, patterns and tools you would ever want to find--Alice Starmore, Rowan, Dale of Norway, Koigu, Manos, ... Continue Reading

Knitting continues to happen.  I am tootling along on Wingspan Plus, as I call my newest one.  Same pattern, just Mochi Plus yarn.  I only have 3 skeins so it will be over when its over.  I'll let you know. I have sent two patterns off to Adriana, my wonderful graphic designer, so they will make their debut here next week.  Shall I tempt you with sneak peeks? Both cowls.  Both basically garter ... Continue Reading