A diary for all my knitting and making

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April Scarf

I’m so glad that the long-awaited release of the April Scarf is finally here! It’s the epitome of Spring knitting in my mind: it’s easy, small, with fun colours and of course some stripes! What more to we really need? Not much, if you ask me.

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Hello, Spring!

The days are getting longer and the sun is finally sticking around a little more — sometimes even daily! That means it’s time to transition our needles from moody winter tones to the fresh, vibrant energy of spring. To celebrate the start of this new season, I’m thrilled to announce a Spring Sale starting today!

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Pehmis Sweater

I’ve been working on a dream project on my needles for a while now, and seeing it finished and photographed feels like the first rays of sun in the Spring. Meet the Pehmis Sweater. The name might sound familiar to you, because it’s the Finnish word for soft-serve ice cream, and honestly, that’s exactly what this sweater feels like.

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Tips to make your ribbed beanie perfect!

Simple things are often my favourites, and for good reason: I love a style that feels both classic and modern. However, there are often little ways to make a simple object feel a bit more refined. This post is all about how to elevate basic objects - and your knitting skills in the process.

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My Current Design Favourites

What do I wear the most right now from my own designs? Right now, these four pieces feel especially close to my heart, even in real life. Each one carries its own mood and rhythm, but together they reflect so much of what I love about knitting: texture, thoughtful construction, and that gentle balance between comfort and beauty.

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Where new projects really begin

The start of the new year and the month of January always get me thinking about beginnings. I keep returning to the image of a white, empty page: a gentle nudge to start fresh or to keep going, to take stock and consider the possibility of new choices. Naturally, my thoughts drift toward new projects, new designs, and new ideas. And if you know me at all, you know that I’m a master of casting on new things and just as easily I can abandon them and move on to something else.

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Noël Scarf

There’s a new pattern to start the year! Noël Scarf is generous without feeling bulky, elegant yet easy to wear. It wraps comfortably for cold winter walks and drapes beautifully indoors, making it just as suited for everyday layering as it is for special occasions.

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Gingerbread Sweater

Gingerbread Sweater is my new favourite Christmas sweater — the kind that feels just as much a part of the season as twinkling lights, paper stars, and carefully iced biscuits cooling on the kitchen counter. It’s inspired by the joy of decorating gingerbread: delicate frosting lines, soft curves, and that feeling of taking your time with something small and special.

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