I'm coming along on my Adventurous Wrap KAL now that I have some time to work on it! One triangle is done and the second one is started: I did some extra rows on the first triangle (the non-symmetry of the pattern really bothered me - I needed two one-row stripes of the contrast color… Continue reading WiP Wednesday
Author: Heather Storta
New Patterns!
Hi! Don't forget about my Winter Workshop hosted by the Charlotte Knitting Guild - coming up this Saturday! There are still spots available! Go here for more info or to find out how to sign up! I've published a couple more patterns over the last few days. And my very first e-book! First up is… Continue reading New Patterns!
Happy New Year!
I hope you all had a lovely holiday season, and are starting 2018 with renewed energy! I sure am! I've had a lot going on recently - lots of deadline knitting that was all-encompassing for a few weeks there (right in the middle of holiday stuff going on too!) But I've finished all that up… Continue reading Happy New Year!
Planner Stuff
Hi all! I'm deep in the grind of Wintertime designing! The last few years it seems like I get myself into a heavy workload right around the holidays. I'm writing two articles and several patterns and knitted items to accompany the articles - all due early January! I'm on track to finish everything under my… Continue reading Planner Stuff
New Pattern: Wheat Chain Socks
I have a new pattern out! My Wheat Chain Socks are in the newest issue of Cast On magazine, Winter 2017/2018. I found this stitch pattern in a Japanese stitch dictionary and loved it. They are toe-up, with a reverse heel flap heel and a bottom gusset. Two sizes are provided (Adult Small and Adult… Continue reading New Pattern: Wheat Chain Socks
FO Friday
Hi again! I just finished an item, and it's not even blocked yet, but I have to show it to you! Pattern: Pincha Shawl by Pinpilan Wangsai Yarn: Yarn Love Juliet in color 'Bayfield Apple' Needles: US 5 Started: October 7th Finished: October 31 Modifications: None. I ended up doing 22 feathers, and had about… Continue reading FO Friday
SAFF 2017 Recap
Hello everyone! I'm back from a fantastic week at SAFF! This was my first year teaching there, and I will most certainly be back because all my classes went great! Every single one of my students (36 in total over 5 classes and 4 days) were FANTASTIC! I had just so much fun teaching everyone.… Continue reading SAFF 2017 Recap
GAFF 2017
Hi all! I'm here in Columbus for the Georgia Fiber Fest- it just wrapped up. I'll be heading home tomorrow (I'm hoping the traffic is not too bad heading North out of the path of Irma!) I was a bad teacher and totally forgot to take pictures of my classes, oops! My Short Rows class… Continue reading GAFF 2017
I’m a certified Tech Editor!
I finished the TKGA Tech Editor certification course - I am now a certified Tech Editor! Pop over to my Services page if you are interested in hiring me as a Tech Editor for your next pattern or patterns! 🙂 The course was fantastic, and Sharon (the instructor) is a wonderful mentor, so it is… Continue reading I’m a certified Tech Editor!
FO and a new Pattern!
Hi all! I have a new pattern out! Zick Zack Fingerless Mitts . These were released in the newest issue of Cast On magazine. I had a lot of fun designing them! The fabric on these is nice and dense, which should come in handy when the temps start to drop (hopefully we'll get cooler… Continue reading FO and a new Pattern!