Daylight Rising June 30, 2026 Geometric representation of a pastel sun rising into the sky. Handwoven rag rug tapestry. Art Portfolio
Darkness Falling June 30, 2026 Geometric representation of an intense sun setting into the night. Handwoven rag rug tapestry. Art Portfolio
Riverfront June 29, 2026 Abstract, geometric view of the sky, water and trees along the river. Handwoven rag rug tapestry. Art Portfolio
Picot Bind Off for 1x1 Rib October 07, 2024 Add a little flair and flare to the edge of your knit 1, purl 1 ribbing. Bind Off
Inverted Stem Stitch Bind Off October 04, 2024 Creating a flexible edge with a cousin to the back stitch bind off. Bind Off
Cable Cast On in the Round February 05, 2025 Two things to do differently when using the cable cast on in the round. Cast On
Provisional Cast On in the Round November 01, 2024 How to do the provisional cast on in the round around a spare cord or a piece of waste yarn. Cast On
Spool Knitting July 02, 2025 Knitting an i-cord with a wooden spool knitter. Essential Knitting Skills
Chain-Garter Selvedge May 07, 2025 A decorative way to work the side edging of a knit fabric that will not be seamed. Essential Knitting Skills
Embracing Art XXIV March 18, 2026 2026 | March 24-May 9 at Carnegie Visual Arts Center in Decatur, Alabama Events
3 Ways to Weave in Loose Ends January 07, 2026 There's no single "right" way to weave ends into your knitting. How you finish your project depends on what you knit and the stitch pattern. Knitter's Notebook
Color Interaction October 16, 2025 When I was planning the design for my Cubicle Socks Trio pattern, I envisioned a project where you could experiment with color interaction. Rather than knitting a pair of identical, 3-color socks, the pattern allows you to try three different arrangements to explore how placement impacts your perception of Knitter's Notebook
How to Reuse Frogged Yarn September 17, 2025 Even experienced knitters can have projects go horribly wrong and end up frogging (rip-it, rip-it, rip-it out) a substantial amount of yarn. I'm not talking about a scarf or a sock. I'm talking about frogging an entire sweater. Yep, I frogged an entire Knitter's Notebook
3 Knit + Learn Bundles for a colorful end of summer August 22, 2025 Even though it's still a scorcher outside (at least where we are), seeing the kids head back to school makes me long for autumn. With mindfulness of the prevailing heat and humidity and anticipation of the changing fall colors I've put together a trio of knit Pattern Directory
Polarity Socks October 07, 2024 Inspired by our end-to-end Polarity Hat Pattern, this sock knitting journey begins with a 4-petal flower toe (the compass rose), followed by a series of lacy peaks as you climb the foot and leg of the sock. The Polarity Socks (Toe-Up) Pattern is written in needle Pattern Directory
Funicular Cowl KAL | 4 Lesson Series September 05, 2024 Are you ready for some fun and colorful views as we get those knitting needles clickety-clacking along? Pattern Directory
Spring 2026 | Studio Snapshots May 05, 2026 As the trees turn green and the flowers begin to bloom, I'm experimenting with a lot of geometry and symmetry as I weave at the loom. The patterns feel like a more natural representation of my artistic vision and I'm going to continue the exploration for Studio Snapshots
Winter 2025-26 | Studio Snapshots February 03, 2026 Despite some frigid (for north Alabama) temperatures, we've been pretty lucky and have weathered the season with minimal storm impact. However, I still tend to retreat from social obligations this time of year, enjoying the solitude of my creative work. My studio is typically my private refuge, but Studio Snapshots
Fall 2025 | Studio Snapshots November 05, 2025 The leaves are falling as the days get shorter. This is my favorite season at the loom, especially when the afternoon light streams across the studio and I can finally store my noisy but necessary portable A/C. My studio is typically my private refuge, but today I'd Studio Snapshots
A Change of Season May 27, 2026 Several months ago, when I was experiencing a bout of dissatisfaction and restlessness related to the work in my studio, my friend Darcy recommended the book "Wintering" by Katherine May. It was a title my library carried, but there was a LONG waiting list. I added my name Weaver's Notebook
Loom Restoration | Part 2 April 21, 2026 As I was replacing the sectional rakes at the back of Grandpa's loom I began thinking about two other issues that occur where the warp threads are tied to the front of the loom. When Grandpa built the loom, he stapled 12 ropes to the front cloth beam Weaver's Notebook
Loom Restoration | Part 1 March 26, 2026 When I inherited Grandpa's rug loom, I was eager to get it cleaned up so I could carry on our family's rug weaving tradition. In so many ways I was picking up where Grandpa left off. I felt (and still feel) a responsibility to respect his Weaver's Notebook
