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Rhinebeck!

October 23, 2014 by Amy

Rhinebeck was, naturally, glorious. The trees were beautiful, our CustomFit meet-ups were super fun, I signed some books (which still gives me a thrill), and I spent some fantastic down time with dearly-missed friends. …And since karmic balance is a real thing, I came home with one of the worst…

Sweater Week: Featherweight Fabric!

October 20, 2014 by Amy

It’s the final day of Sweater Week (to go back to the beginning, click here), and today I want to talk about fabric – specifically, fabric as it relates to the CustomFit Featherweight cardigan. Since CustomFit builds your Featherweight specifically to suit your gauge, you can make your CustomFit Featherweight…

Sweater Week: Stonington

October 17, 2014 by Amy

For the last sweater release of Sweater Week, I wanted to share something that makes me think of New England fall. Meet Acorn Trail’s little sister, Stonington: Stonington started with a yarn, and a desire to create a sweater similar to Acorn Trail, but that was simpler to knit. The…

Sweater Week: Featherweight

October 16, 2014 by Amy

It’s no secret that I love the process of helping knitters achieve sweater nirvana – i.e., a garment that fits well, and that they love to wear. I feel incredibly lucky to be able to do what I do. And it always gives me a particular thrill when I’m helping…

Sweater Week: Hakone and Bridgefield

October 15, 2014 by Amy

Today in Sweater Week news, I get to share the results of a partnership with one of my favorite yarnies: Spirit Trail Fiberworks. I don’t remember exactly when I was introduced to Jennifer’s yarns (maybe a sock exchange in 2006?), but I’ve been an avid fan ever since. And above…

Sweater Week: Rhinebeck Plans, and Amy’s #FFKAL sweater(s?)

October 15, 2014 by Amy

Today in Sweater Week news, I wanted to share some of my own #FFKAL plans, and give you all a heads-up about where we’ll be & what we’ll be doing at the New York Sheep and Wool festival this weekend. #FFKAL – Amy edition I’ve knit a few sweaters so…

Sweater Week: Coracle

October 14, 2014October 14, 2014 by Amy

It’s the week before Rhinebeck, and all through the house, lots of wool is a-stirring… …which is to say, we have a lot of very exciting things set to come your way these next 7 days! For those of us in the Northeast US (and many from further away, too),…

#FFKAL Progress

October 10, 2014October 10, 2014 by Lauren

Now that I’ve been back from the Retreat for a week, I’ve settled in enough to tell you about all the knitting I’ve been up to for the Fall Festival KAL. I promised pictures of my Peabody Pullover after the retreat, and boy oh boy, did Amy deliver. I’m lucky to…

make, wear, love: the sweater class

September 18, 2014 by Amy

I’ve heard it often from former students: “It all made so much sense at the time, but now that I’ve got a sweater on the needles I’m not sure: What did you say about this, again?” It’s one of the most wonderful things about taking a sweater class through a…

Seguin! (and a contest winner)

September 2, 2014 by Amy

First things first: Thank you all so much for your suggestions regarding the blue SSKAL sweater! Here’s what it looks like now: Your comments really helped me decide what to do with the sweater. Many of you voted sleeves, and the more I thought about them the more I liked…

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