Yes, I love yarn and knitting techniques, but what I enjoy most about knitting is how it brings people together. Knitting events give us the opportunity to spend time with our tribe.

I’ve taught at over 130 events across the U.S. and beyond. You can also find me online in classes serving over 100,000 students. Link to online classes.

My experiences as a yarn shop owner (2005-2009) taught me the value of delivering an honest answer with kindness. I learned I love helping knitters push through their roadblocks. I also learned that the knitting community is full of interesting people I really enjoy.

I urge my students to try projects that introduce new techniques. Since 2009, I have enjoyed these students at national and international events. My articles or designs have been published in The Ultimate Hat Book (Vogue/Soho Publishing), Blue Moon Fiber Arts Rockinʼ Sock Club, Interweave Knits Magazine, Interweave Sockupied eMag, Twist Collective, and Beyond Toes by Judy Becker. In 2018 I was an instructor with Knit Stars.

Tent-camping with my husband and boys has brought me to over twenty National and Provincial Parks. I grew up in Pittsburgh, spent thirty years in west Michigan, and now call the Seattle area home. There I enjoy the climate for gardening. In 2023 I also gained certification to teach pickleball.

other work

Techniques Columnist at Knitty.com 2016-2017.

Knit Stars teacher 2018, Season 3.

awards

‘Best New Neighborhood Business’, City Knitting, Grand Rapids Business Alliance, MI- 2006

‘Best Yarn Shop’ as voted by readers of Grand Rapids’ On-the-Town Magazine. Awarded Gold Medal each time the category was offered- 2008, 2007, 2006

published designs

Vertically Stranded Color work Socks, Vogue Knitting, Spring/Summer, 2015

Azurea Socks, Interweave Sockupied eMag, Fall, 2013

Traveling Vine Beret, The Ultimate Hat Book (Vogue/Soho Publishing)

Lingonberry, Twist Collective eMag, Spring/Summer 2012

Our Paths Cross, Interweave Sockupied eMag (cover design), Spring 2012

Bobsled Mittens, Beyond Toes: Knitting Adventures With Judy’s Magic Cast-On by Judy Becker

All of ‘er Buttons Mitts, Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks That Rock Sock Club, January 2012

All of ‘er Buttons Socks, Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks That Rock Sock Club, January 2012

Chameleon, Interweave Knits, Spring 2008

More designs are on Ravelry.com.

former events

Past events are now listed here.