bits and pieces

life as a knitdesigner

Iluka Top: Open call for testknitters

The Iluka top is a very versatile top that can easily be adapted to create the desired shape. It is knit from the top-down, in one piece. The cast-on at the straps is worked with a seamless technique, as are the i-cord edges along the armholes as well as necklines.

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My year in knits

Looking back over a year in knitting, knitdesign, ups and downs, new yarns I’ve grown to love and discovering knitting techniques. What’s up for the next year? Growing while enjoying the process….

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Cozy Knitting Lunch breaks

Cozy Knitting Lunch breaks New dates for the 2024 knitting lunches Looking for a cozy lunchtime knitting session with fellow enthusiasts?    Look no further! Join us for knitting, crocheting, and friendly chatter over a cup of coffee or a quick bite.    Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned

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The Autumn shawl

The Autumn Shawl An easy, quick (and free!) knitting pattern for your peaceful and therapeutic knitting sessions #knittingtherapy So this very quick and almost brainless knitting pattern came up during COVID, after a year that just kept getting weirder and plunging us all into whole new reality, that more than

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