For years, one of my favorite patterns for variegated sock yarn was Vanilla Latte Socks by Virginia Rose-Jeanes. It was a simple cuff-down sock recipe with a 2 × 6…
The One Where I Learn How Hand-Dyed Yarn is Made
I was fascinated watching the colors change in the gorgeous hand-dyed yarn I used in my latest shawl project, and I became a little obsessed with knowing the yarn’s backstory….
Find the Perfect Knitting Pattern Using Ravelry’s Advanced Search
Growing up, Pretty in Pink was my favorite movie, so when my favorite indie yarn dyer, Gina at Global Backyard, released this colorway called Pretty in Pink, I was totally…
Fair Isle Knitting Quick Tip: Use Mini Skein Sets!
You know what I’m really good at? Knitting! You know what I’m kind of clueless about? Color Theory. But you know who is really good at that sort of thing?…
Hand Dyed Sock Yarn & Color-Coded Charts for the Win
Hand dyed sock yarn is such a treat to work with! This pink tonal yarn is from one of my favorite indie dyers, Gina at Global Backyard. I’ve written a…
Global Backyard Yarn & Cookie A Socks = 2 of My Favorite Things!
It’s always magical when an old favorite thing and a new favorite thing team up! In this project, I paired an old favorite pattern (Cookie A’s In and Out Socks)…