I am super excited to announce the upcoming mystery knitalong for Lena Mathisson’s new pattern, Mermaid Dance. Mermaid Dance is a crescent shawl knitting pattern with lots of fun stitches and variation. I wish I could show it to you, but that would take all the mystery out of mystery knitalong, wouldn’t it? I can… Read More Mermaid Dance MKAL with Lena Mathisson of Softyarn Designs
Today I thought we could take some time to talk about the different yarn weights–how to know what’s what, good options for different projects, and how to substitute yarn. We’ll also talk about plies and how to figure out what weight that yarn from your stash is that doesn’t have a label anymore. I’m going… Read More Nerding Out about Yarn Weights and Measures
I was conflicted about which painting to choose for the September club colorway, so I thought you could help me choose. I’ll make whichever one gets the most votes. If you are reading this, you can vote. If you are a club member, your vote counts twice. How’s that sound? Option #1 is Veronese’s Wedding… Read More A Choice for the September Club Colorway
I have some really lovely projects to share with you for this month’s Show and Tell! The first one is this gorgeous shawl that Emily crocheted using her Eight Days of Easter kit plus a little stash yarn: The pattern is Lorraine Pugh’s Ultimate Sacrifice. Here’s a closeup of the lace: Next we have this… Read More Show and Tell – August 2025
This week I put together some new three-skein shawl sets. These are some of my favorite color combinations available as dyed-to-order sets. They are perfect for shawls, cowls, and ponchettes that call for three different colorways. In addition to those shown above, I have more colorway sets in the Three Skein Shawl Sets listing right… Read More Three-Skein Shawl Sets
This year’s Advent calendars are ready for preorder starting right now! I normally wait to list these until August or September, but this year is different. Our oldest daughter has a baby due in late September, and I plan to go help, so I decided that I had better have all the kits dyed up… Read More 2025 Advent Calendar – The Colors of Serenity
Now that it is really summer, I was thinking how fun it would be to make a sparkly summer evening shawl using Twinkle Sock. In case you had the same idea, I thought I’d make that a little easier with a sale and a few pattern ideas too. Twinkle Sock is a 2-ply sock-weight yarn… Read More A Little Sparkle in Your Life and a Sale to Go with It
As we move into summer, I thought it would be a great time to share some pattern ideas for summer shawls. What makes a good summer shawl? Well, in my opinion it should be lacy and light and really pretty. It should serve as an extra layer for cool evenings and air conditioned spaces. And,… Read More Light as a Feather Shawls for Summer
I have a new colorway for you this week. It’s called Day at the Beach, and it’s a fun, happy colorway for summer. Who knows? If you have a trip to the beach planned, perhaps you’ll want to take some along! I have it available right now on Sock Perfection, and I added it to… Read More Day at the Beach – A New Colorway Just in Time for Summer
This month I chose the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel for the club colorway. Michelangelo painted it between 1508 and 1512, and it is certainly one of the most famous works of Renaissance painting. Can you imagine working for four years on something over your head?! I had the great privilege of singing in The… Read More June’s Club Colorway: The Sistine Chapel Ceiling
