screenshot of bluprint update announcement

The Return of Craftsy!

A few weeks ago I posted the sad news that Bluprint was shutting down and there wasn’t a clear plan for how we were going to access our purchased classes…

Sock WIP in Purple Yarn - Knit Picks Muse

Sunday Musings

In case you haven’t heard, Bluprint is going out of business. Such a bummer!  I’ve been an affiliate and loyal customer of Bluprint/Craftsy since it first launched and I’ve accumulated…

Skywalker Knitted Shawl

Skywalker Strikes Back

I knitted my first Skywalker shawl four years ago as a project for Laura Nelkin’s Mastering Lace Shawls class on Craftsy.  Quite honestly, I’ve never really worn it until one…

Red Hand Knit Socks on Sock Blockers

My Ruby Slippers

We’re deep into the #StayAtHome movement at the moment so I figured there was no better time than to share my latest creation: Ruby Slippers! (Get it? …because there’s no…

Complementary Colors

Color Theory For Knitters

I found a bag of swatches this morning from my color theory for knitters class on Bluprint and I was reminded of how much I loved this course!  It’s pretty…

Business Casual Socks

Business Casual Socks

I’m a big fan of this pattern, which is a free download from Tanis Fiber Arts and super fun to knit.  It requires just the right amount of concentration that…

Knitting Photography

Photographing Your Knitting: WIP Pics!

My 2019 New Year’s Resolution was to join the ranks of amazing knitters who not only create beautiful knits but also take beautiful photos of their work.  I don’t have…

easy cabled socks knit without a cabling needle

Silverplait Socks

Words can’t express how much I love these socks!  The lovely cable pattern paired with this shimmering pink yarn feels so romantic! And the secret truth is that these socks…

Handknit socks with an afterthought heel and self-striping yarn

Jaywalker Socks with Afterthought Heel

I used to be addicted to knitting Jaywalker socks as a fun way to show off self-striping yarn but I eventually got really annoyed with the interruption in the stripe…