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For my birthday, the thoughtful Mr. Knitcircus gifted me this Japanese Stitch Dictionary, and I’ve been poring over every page! This is my second Japanese Stitch Dictionary; the first contains 300 stitches. It’s been one of my most treasured possessions since I got it a couple of years ago. So what’s the fuss about Japanese … Continue reading Japanese Stitch Dictionaries →

Hi, Knitters, Good times; it’s finally fall! After a very warm start, we had a nice, chilly weekend here in Wisconsin, and it looked like everyone at Rhinebeck was wearing their sweaters! The Sheep and Wool Festival looked like a blast; I hope we’ll be there one of these years soon. Speaking of Rhinebeck, we … Continue reading Buffalo Wool and Indie Yarn Carnival →

Wed, 14 October 2015 Knitcircus Podcast #65 Amy follows In the Footsteps of Sheep, and Jaala hopes she’s the only one singing in her shower. Listen on Libsyn or iTunes Mentioned this episode: Susan B. Anderson Rhinebeck Sheep and Wool Festival  The Rhinebeck Sweater book Buffalo Wool Company Erin Lane bags In the Footsteps of … Continue reading Knitcircus Podcast #65 →

Designer Wendy D. Johnson is a multitalented sock-knitting guru, the author of Wendy Knits Lace, Socks from the Toe Up, Toe Up Socks for Every Body and Wendy Knits. She designed the amazing Maple Leaves Gradient Cowl for our Fall Collection, which graced the cover! 1)      How did you choose the kind of project you designed? Lately I … Continue reading Design Inspiration Revealed: Wendy D. Johnson’s Maple Leaves Gradient Cowl →