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The Ultimate Sweater Book

September 7, 2018September 7, 2018 by Amy

Happy Friday, lovely knitters! I’m never secretive about the fact that I’m writing a book, but it still gives me such a thrill to finally open up and share the details with you. We’re getting close to the release date for this guy: The book’s publish date is October 17,…

CustomFit patterns in the shop! And KAL news.

August 7, 2018 by Amy

Hello, lovely knitters! So, uh… ..is this where I can sheepishly admit that my “I’ll just blog post from the road as we travel this summer!” plan didn’t really work out? Sorry about that! We’ve been away for much of the summer – camping, seeing family, etc. But the highlight…

New KAL & new knits for summertime

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 by Amy

Happy Friday, lovely knitters! And welcome to summer – at least in my neck of the woods. I know knitting isn’t usually what people think of when they think of summertime, but I love summer knitting. Somehow my schedule feels freer, things seem easier, and I’m more able to convince…

Knitting Round-up and Check-in

March 30, 2018 by Amy

Happy Friday, lovely knitters! Things are starting to settle down (a teeny bit) after last week’s flurry of site updating and new collection. (And, uh, the subsequent flurry this week of site updates.) Thank you all so much for your kind words and compliments both on the site and the…

Things Are A-Changin’

March 13, 2018 by Amy

Hello, lovely knitters! I have some big website news for you today – starting this week, there will be some big changes here and over at CustomFit. I’m so excited to be taking this step. The Grand Plan As I’m sure you’ve noticed, purchasing something from me is kind of…

CustomFit Update – Redo your pattern super-easily.

February 27, 2018March 13, 2018 by Amy

This fall will mark 5 years since I started CustomFit. I can’t really speak coherently about what making this crazy side project into my life has meant to me. It’s too wonderful and fundamental for me to be rational about it. To have seen something I thought should exist in…

“New” pattern Thursday – Harrogate!

February 1, 2018 by Amy

Happy pattern release day, lovely knitters! Okay, so it’s technically not really a new pattern, but I’m excited nonetheless: I’ve built my Harrogate design into CustomFit! The Original I first released the Harrogate design as a traditional pattern in 2014, knit up in the lovely, woolly Lorna’s Laces Masham. It…

CustomFit subscriptions just got better!

January 24, 2018 by Amy

Happy Wednesday, everyone! I have a fun new CustomFit subscription benefit to share with you today: Monthly sweater lessons. (From the first page of this month’s lesson.) First, let me say that I appreciate everyone who has subscribed so much. Subscriptions are the backbone of my business, and the reason…

New KAL, new yarn!

January 17, 2018 by Amy

Hello, everyone! I’m back from Vogue Knitting Live NYC and I had a lovely time with all of my students getting into sweater nitty-gritty. I’m excited to kick off a new KAL with you, too. But first! Let’s talk shopping. I didn’t have a ton of time to roam the…

Happy new year, gift knitting roundup

January 10, 2018 by Amy

Happy New Year, lovely knitters! I hope your holiday season was restful, warm, and as joyous and raucous as you like it to be. Ours was utterly lovely this year. Close to home, we hosted our annual solstice open house, and made it through the longest night surrounded by friends,…

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