網戸 | Amido : Japanese (Romanji) for screen door. ________________________________________________________ The amazing Woolfolk yarn provides the base for this bold design. Make a statement with this surprisingly quick knit. 2 skeins of Super-Bulky Hygge will make either the Cowl or the Scarf, both options included in the pattern. The Cowl is worked flat with a […]

A small shop update. My sadly long-neglected etsy shop, that is! I made these triangle scarves using some amazingly lush super fine merino and the always stunning Habu Textiles Silk Stainless Steel along the edge. Three beautiful colour options: Sea Green – pretty much the only shade of green I like to wear. This colour […]

Phew! Home. Unpacked. Slept. And slept some more. And still basking in the glow of the weekend that was The Craft Sessions 2016. Yet another brilliant weekend with a beautiful community of crafting cleverlies. Felicia has developed and refined a formula that continues to inspire and uplift. I was honoured to teach again with a […]

As promised, I have what I consider an amazing giveaway for those unable to attend The Craft Sessions 2016! This giveaway includes a pattern from my Monochrome Collection for Shibui Knits AND enough yarn to make it. Yes, it includes: 9 skeins of Linen, colour Bordeaux 7 skeins of Cima, colour Bordeaux, and 1 Aperture […]

The Craft Sessions preparation is in full on countdown mode around here: > Blocking limited edition Hakusa scarfs for the Mini Market on Saturday (see above). > Proof-reading my workshop notes. > Preparing the last couple of swatches. > Debating which knit project/s to take. > Confirming the weather forecast (it will be perfect for […]

豹 Hyo : Japanese (Romanji) for (n) leopard. ________________________________________________________ The gorgeous colours of Wool Days Scout yarn were a definite inspiration for this design. This minimally processed biodynamic merino yarn intimated a likewise gentle design response: a slouchy hat seemed entirely appropriate. Colour pop, comfy fit, cosy warmth. Tick, tick, tick! A big thank you […]

形 | Kei : Japanese for shape. The Kei Collection is a sophisticated knitwear collection and comprises three designs exploring the sumptuous Woolfolk Tynd yarn with refined details and elegant fit. The drawstring details provide subtle styling adjustments with a modern twist. THE SWEATER 四角形 | Shikakkei (with a stylish SQUARE neck detail), as seen […]

Above: Model A Top Above: Model B Tunic 楽 RAKU: Japanese (Romanji) for (n) ease, comfort. ________________________________________________________ I have been itching to use Habu Textiles Tsumugi Silk again and I simply adore this incredibly comfortable result. The design is worked in Reverse Stocking Stitch with 2 threads held together. However, this is knit on the […]

Thrilled to announce a Trunk Show at my Local Yarn Store: Sunspun Fine Yarns is hosting a Trunk Show of my knitwear designs! It starts next Friday, 4 March and will run until the following Friday, 11 March. I’d love to see you in-store on Saturday, 5 March between 11am and 2pm when I will […]

Above: Model A (Woolfolk Tynd; Colour 9) 並木 NAMIKI: Japanese (Romanji) for (n) row of trees, roadside tree. ________________________________________________________ This design stemmed from Kozue, a scarf with a ‘Treetops’ feature worked across the row. The trick with this new design, is those ‘Treetops’ vary in height creating the visual effect of a row of trees, […]