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

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Designer of the Month: An Interview with Taiga Hilliard of Cashmere Junkie

This month, I’m interviewing Taiga Hilliard of Cashmere Junkie. I first came across her work when I was looking for a pattern to make matching sweaters for my two youngest sons. I started exploring her patterns and was just amazed by the sheer quantity and variety of her patterns. FYI, my questions and comments are… Read More Designer of the Month: An Interview with Taiga Hilliard of Cashmere Junkie

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Designer of the Month: An Interview with Melissa of DaKine Knits

This month, I’m interviewing Melissa of DaKine Knits. I have been admiring her patterns for quite some time now, and I especially love her Fruits of the Spirit pattern series. To make it easy to see who is “talking,” my questions are in black, and Melissa’s answers are in purple. Melissa, tell me about how… Read More Designer of the Month: An Interview with Melissa of DaKine Knits