Epic knitting has arrived!
Epic knitting has arrived!

Today’s the day to download A Garden Wedding Shawl pattern and order your Gauge Dye Works yarn to make this epic project!

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"Best. Charts. Ever."
"Best. Charts. Ever."

Here are ten things I included in A Garden Wedding shawl so that this pattern will give you a feeling of joyful adventure rather than frustrating confusion. All these thoughtful details mean you can relax and enjoy your precious knitting time!

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This one's a little different
This one's a little different

This summer’s Gauge Dye Works collaboration is a little different from previous years. Here’s what you need to know to get ready for the launch on Wednesday, July 27.

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Charm me with flowers
Charm me with flowers

I'm not a bee so I guess I’m not the intended audience, but flowers still make excite me every time. Here are some of my most favourite floral photos.

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The magic of self-striping yarn
The magic of self-striping yarn

Here’s why I keep collaborating with Catherine at Gauge Dye Works.

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What’s nature photography got to do with knitting?
What’s nature photography got to do with knitting?

Why do I take so many pictures and what does it have to do with my pattern design? They’re more connected than you might expect. Read on to find out how!

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Summer Beach Walks
Summer Beach Walks

I’ve taken some beach walks lately. Click to see what I saw, including herons, seals, pretty flowers, and eagles!

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Bird-Themed Knitting is Coming!
Bird-Themed Knitting is Coming!

Yes, me and Gauge Dye Works are finally doing a bird-themed collaboration! Click to see our inspiration and progress.

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Me Made May: A Uniform
Me Made May: A Uniform

Like fashion uniforms? Have a look at what I’m planning to wear all summer long in various iterations.

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Camas celebration!
Camas celebration!

It’s peak camas season here, so enjoy these photos of Garry oak meadows just filled to the brim with vivid purple blooms!

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Me Made May: A Dress Saga
Me Made May: A Dress Saga

I made this pretty silk dress despite many trials and tribulations! Read about my process and see the pretty pictures of my finished Acton dress.

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Wildlife on the beach
Wildlife on the beach

Some very iconic Vancouver Island creatures doing what they do along a rocky shoreline. I got photos of herons, seals, otters, and eagles!

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Springy Knits!
Springy Knits!

Get inspired to do some spring knitting with a variety of pretty patterns!

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Birds along a shoreline with the warmest light!
Birds along a shoreline with the warmest light!

Common but beautiful birds I saw in the prettiest warm light. Fun nature photography of herons, starlings, and cormorants!

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