Dyeing, Interview, Knitting, News, Pattern, Yarn and Fiber Club

Introducing Helaina and the Sparktacular Shawl Plus the August Club Colorway

Good morning and happy Friday to you! I’m really excited about this week’s newsletter. The beautiful, lacy, one-skein Sparktacular Shawl by Helaina Hovitz of Chic and Regal Knits is live, and I’m taking the opportunity to interview Helaina so you can get to know her a little better. I’ll also be announcing the August club… Read More Introducing Helaina and the Sparktacular Shawl Plus the August Club Colorway

Interview, Knitting, News

Designer of the Month Interview with Kathryn Ware of KPC Wear

This month, I am really excited to get to share my interview with an up-and-coming designer, Kathryn Ware. She lives in Arizona, and her work as a designer can be found at KPC Wear on Ravelry and beyond. What impresses me the most about Kathryn’s designs are the creativity and amazing intricacy of each design–from… Read More Designer of the Month Interview with Kathryn Ware of KPC Wear

Interview, Knitting, Yarn and Fiber Club

Designer of the Month Interview with Andrea Mowry

This month, I am over-the-moon excited to be interviewing Andrea Mowry, my favorite designer!  As I’m sure you all know, Andrea basically invented the fade craze starting with her Find Your Fade shawl and continuing with many other fabulous designs. My questions will be in black, and Andrea’s responses will be in purple because the… Read More Designer of the Month Interview with Andrea Mowry

Interview, Knitting, Pattern

Designer of the Month – An Interview with Lena Mathisson of Softyarn Designs

This month, I have the privilege of interviewing Lena Mathisson of Softyarn Designs. Lena’s designs truly embody the idea that necessity is the mother of invention. Q: Lena, how did you first learn to knit? Who taught you? A: A friend taught me when I was 16.  We spent a lot of time sitting in… Read More Designer of the Month – An Interview with Lena Mathisson of Softyarn Designs

Interview, Knitting, Pattern

Designer of the Month: An Interview with Alexa and Emily of Tin Can Knits

This month, I’m especially excited to interview Alexa and Emily of Tin Can Knits. I’m part of several knitting groups on Facebook, and I can’t tell you how many times someone posts a question looking for a clear, straight-forward pattern for a sweater or a hat or anything at all. Almost invariably, someone responds with… Read More Designer of the Month: An Interview with Alexa and Emily of Tin Can Knits

Carding, Dyeing, Felting, Interview, Knitting

In Which the Crazy Yarn Lady Interviews Herself

For several days now, I’ve been thinking about today’s blog post and just drawing a blank. If you do any blogging or regular writing of any sort, I’m sure you understand. I finally decided that I would “interview” myself the way I interview pattern designers each month so that, if you are interested, you could… Read More In Which the Crazy Yarn Lady Interviews Herself