Knitter's Dude Yarn Choice

Want to make a Knitter’s Dude, but not sure about what yarn to choose? This post is for you!

[CLOSED] Full Circles Cowl Giveaway!

Leave a comment for your chance to win a kit with MYak yarn and the Full Circles cowl pattern download.

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Fibrations Victoria 2021

Photos highlighting the fun and colours of the 2021 Fibrations, Victoria event!

A Simple Fluffy Toque That You Can Make Too!

Make a cozy folded-brim toque with an easy mod of the Full Spectrum hat pattern. You can make your toque in any gauge and in any size. Read on for the how-to!

Mill Hill Toque Update!

My Mill Hill Toque pattern has gotten a little refresh. Subscribe to my newsletter to get it free!

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Free Wallpaper Images!

I picked nine free nature and yarn photos for you to use for your phone or tablet wallpaper home or lock screens.

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🌟 Knit Stars Peek 🌟

Get a peek at a Knit Stars video and learn how to get a special discount on my season 3.0 and the upcoming season 5.0!

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Winding Two Strands of Yarn Together

Check out this video showing how I wind two yarns together to hold while knitting my Dissent Pullover.

Knit City Vancouver 2019

Knit City Vancouver is my kick-off to fall when I get to visit with friends and squish all the beautiful yarn!

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Botanical Beach Alternate Yarns

Want to go stash diving or find the perfect yarn for Botanical Beach? I’ve got all sorts of recommendations.

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Call for Applications: Yarn + Pattern Club Partial Scholarships

Now accepting applications for partial scholarships for the 2019 Gauge Dye Works Summer Yarn + Pattern Club.

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Dissent Mods: Adding Waist Shaping

Want to add a little trim look at the waist? Here’s how to add waist shaping to Dissent or any other sweater.

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Dissent Technique Help: Short Row Shaping

Check out my trick for short row shaping!

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Prepping for Dissent: Sizing, Yarn, & Swatching

Want to get prepped to make your Dissent sweater? Here’s how to choose a size and pick yarn.

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Book & Yarn Giveaway!

Head to Instagram for your chance to win a perfect pairing of books and yarn!

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Tolt River Cowl Guided Tour: Choosing Yarn

Get tips on how to choose yarn for the Tolt River Cowl knitting pattern.

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Swatch a Week Roundup: 2

I've been knitting swatches in lots of yarns so I can share what I found with you.

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Swatch-a-week Project

I've been knitting up swatches in lots of different yarns. Check out this roundup.

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