Welcome Mocs

I simply could not resist knitting up these sweet tiny moccasins for a friend of mine who is expecting.

The pattern is called Welcome Mocs and is included in the adorable new booklet, New Guy, by designer Kate Oates. 

I used Quince and Co. Tern to knit up this little pair and it hardly took any time or yarn to make them! I could probably squeeze two more pairs out of the remainder of the skein.

I am so happy with these cute little shoes. 

It almost makes me want to have another baby of my own... almost.

50% off Weekend Summer Sale Beginning Tomorrow!

Let's start the summer off right! 

Save 50% on all Never Not Knitting individual pattern pdfs starting tomorrow 

Friday, June 26th - Monday, June 29th!

Enter the code " SummerSale2015" in the checkout process HERE on my blog or HERE in my Ravelry store to receive your discount.

This sale includes all single digital pdf patterns in the Never Not Knitting pattern line but does not include e-books or any printed materials. Promotion will run from midnight-midnight PST.

Have fun and happy knitting! :)

Never Not Knitting... The Yarn Shop!

I have a little confession. I've been keeping a secret from you.

Kind of a big one.

I am opening up a yarn shop! 

I know!

As many of you already know, a few years back I started a small publishing and wholesale distribution company called NNK Press. Recently we decided to move our offices downtown and use the front of our office for an adorably tiny, but quaint storefront.

As you can see we don't have a lot of room to work with, so we are not able to function as a full-service knit shop. Instead our selection will be limited to a curated collection of specialty yarns and notions. My goal is really to support and showcase the work of independent artists. You will find some gems here you may never see anywhere else!

We are starting with a selection of yarn from three of my favorite yarn companies.

Spincycle Yarns, YOTH Yarns, and Quince and Co. 

All are beautiful and a bit uncommon. All bring something special to our small space.

To get away from shelves of patterns stored in binders, I organized all of our single patterns in these cute file boxes alphabetically and by type. I love the way these turned out.

One of my favorite decorative parts of the shop are these fun yarn balls that I have hanging in all of the front windows! 

Thank you Pinterest. Thank you.

I am hoping that the Never Not Knitting retail store will be a fun stop for our local knitters as well as for all of you traveling the California coastline. If you are in our area, please stop by and say hello!

We are opening up this Friday the 19th from 10am-6pm!

Everyone who comes and visits us on our opening day will receive a free pattern!

Never Not Knitting

5990 Entrada Ave.

Atascadero, CA 93422

We accept orders by phone: 805. 703. 4010 

Business Hours: Mon, Wed, and Fri 10am-5pm

Hope to see you there!

Cabled Leaf Pullover

Hooray! I am happy to say that my Cabled Leaf Pullover pattern is now available individually!

This is a cozy pullover that will be a great go-to wardrobe addition this upcoming autumn! 

The body of the pullover is relatively simple with the addition of dart-like waist shaping for a nice fit, but my favorite part of the design is this particular type of neckline. This was my first time experimenting with a split-neckline versus a V-neck and I think it is so flattering! It was also very fun figuring out how to incorporate the cable detail right into it as if it was all one piece. I am really happy with how it turned out.

Additionally, I am happy to say that this pattern was written to accommodate nine different sizes ranging from 32"-57 1/2" bust measurement!

For this particular sweater, I worked with Manos del Uruguay Maxima which is such a soft and cozy wool. I think it would be gorgeous in Malabrigo Merino Worsted, Dream in Color Calm or 

The Fibre Company Organik yarn as well. 

Here is the pattern information for those of you interested in knitting up a Cabled Leaf Pullover of your very own!

SIZE

32 (35.25, 38.5, 41.5, 44.75)[48, 51.25, 54.5, 57.5]” / 81.5 (89.5, 97.5, 105.5, 114)[122, 130, 138, 146.5] cm

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Chest: 32 (35.25, 38.5, 41.5, 44.75)[48, 51.25, 54.5, 57.5]” / 81.5 (89.5, 97.5, 105.5, 114)[122, 130, 138, 146.5] cm

Length: 21.25 (22.25, 23.25, 24.25, 25.25)[26.25, 27.25, 28.25, 29.25]” / 54 (56.5, 59, 61.5, 64)[66.5, 69.5, 72, 74.5] cm

Shown in size 32” / 81.5 cm; to be worn with 2-3” / 5-7.5 cm of positive ease.

MATERIALS

Manos del Uruguay Maxima [100% Extrafine Merino Wool; 219 yd / 200 m per 3 ½ oz / 100 g skein]; color: Sand; 5 (5, 6, 7, 7)[8, 8, 9, 10] skeins or about 975 (1100, 1225, 1350, 1475)[1625, 1750, 1900, 2025] yd / 875 (1000, 1100, 1250, 1350)[1475, 1600, 1750, 1850] m of a worsted weight wool or wool blend. 

1 US7 / 4.5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needle

1 set of US7 / 4.5 mm double-pointed needles

Stitch markers in 2 different colors

Stitch holders

Cable needle

Tapestry needle

GAUGE

20 sts / 26 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch on US7 / 4.5 mm needles or size needed for accurate gauge.

Modeled by the lovely Julie Crawford of knittedbliss.com.

The Cabled Leaf Pullover pattern is available in pdf format below or in print at your local yarn shop. 

Remember that all of my printed patterns sold through yarn shops include a scratch off code on the back for you to download a complimentary pdf version that stores in your Ravelry library! By supporting your local yarn shop, you will receive two pattern formats for the price of one!

The Cabled Leaf Pullover is also available in French HERE.

I hope that you enjoy making this cozy pullover!

Knit This, Purl That!

Recently I was invited to teach at a wonderful yarn shop Knit This, Purl That! in Pleasanton, CA.

The owner, Sandy as well as her staff were so very sweet and welcoming. 

As I walked around this adorable shop I was pleased to see my patterns and knitted samples prominently displayed at nearly every turn. What a compliment!

I couldn't have asked for a nicer group to work with in my class. 

Everyone was so supportive and kind. 

I am so grateful to Sandy and these wonderful knitters for an amazing weekend in Pleasanton. 

I hope to visit again!

If you are ever in the area, be sure to stop by Knit This, Purl That! in Pleasanton. 

It's a great shop with great people!

The Never Not Knitting Podcast : Episode 90 : Sweatoo you!

Episode 90

Shownotes:

Knit This, Purl That!

Madelinetosh Magic

Shire Colorway

Knits for Boys

Kate Oates

Library Cardigan

Jesse Half-Zip

Hikoo Abracadabra Yarn

Courtnie on Ravelry

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Enter to win a copy of Knits For Boys contributed by Stackpole Books along with a skein of Hikoo Abracadabra Yarn by leaving a comment below with your contact information by May 15th. Only one comment per person please. The winner will be contacted on May 16th.

Thank you for listening!

This Little Piggy

Attention all knitters. I have an important announcement to make. 

I have just now finished the most adorable baby knit that ever was.

This hat.

 "This Little Piggy" hat by Kate Oates is complete with a snout, ears, and of course...

... a curly tail in the back!

I knit this hat up in only one day with only one skein of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran. This yarn is a perfect choice for a baby knit because it is so soft.. and just the perfect piggy color too, don't you think?

I am so glad that my friend just recently had a baby girl because it gave me an excuse to knit this hat!

And it's hard to believe.. but it's actually cuter on a tiny baby. If that is even possible.

Congratulations to my friend Kyla and her new sweet little Piggy, Tessa.

Pattern available HERE.

The Never Not Knitting Podcast : Episode 89 : The Sentimental Knitter

Episode 89

Shownotes:

Pacific Northwest Knitting Adventure

Lantern Moon

Wildfibers

This Little Piggy

Little Skein in the Big Wool

The Secret Garden

Western Sky Knits

Little House in the Big Woods

Susan B. Anderson

Plucky Knitter Yarn

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Enter to win this beautiful  "Big Woods Shawl Kit" from Little Skein in the Big Wool by leaving a comment below with your contact information by April 15th. Only one comment per person please. The winner will be announced in Episode 90!

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Knitting in the Northwest

Just a few days ago, I returned home from one of the most memorable and luxurious trips I have ever had the pleasure of going on.

I am so honored to have been an instructor at the Lantern Moon Retreat this year in Sisters, Oregon.

We all stayed in adorable cabins in the Five Pine Lodge and it was beyond amazing. There is nothing like knitting in cozy, peaceful surroundings!

The best part however was getting to meet all of these fabulous knitters! 

If you are ever looking for a knitting retreat to attend in the future, I highly suggest Lantern Moon retreats. Cathy and Sharon really put on a nice event. I have never eaten so much good food and had such great company in my whole entire life!

By the way, if you find yourself in Sisters in the future, be sure to stop by The Stitchin' Post, a fabulous yarn and fabric store with a selection to die for! 

The next stop on our trip was Wildfibers yarn shop in Mount Vernon, Washington...

... where I was greeted by this welcoming yarn shop owner, Sarah, wearing her beautiful Sprig pullover!

 I was so happy to see so many Botanical Knits samples displayed beautifully around the store and classroom. Sarah really did think of every detail to make my time there special.

I was happy to spend a full day at this beautiful store teaching classes, making new friends and of course...shopping! Of course.

My visit to Wildfibers coincided with the Spincycle Yarns trunk show. It is always a pleasure to get to visit with the ladies of Spincycle and check out their gorgeous colorways.

 On our way back from the shop, we passed by the most beautiful site I may have ever seen. 

A gigantic field of daffodils. As far as the eye could see. Amazing.

My husband and I greatly enjoyed our time on the Pacific Northwest. I am so grateful to Cathy, Sharon and Joel from Lantern Moon for inviting me to be part of such a lovely retreat, to Sarah for hosting me at Wildfibers and for all of the knitters who made me feel so welcome.

I hope to visit again.

Botanical Knits Patterns Now Available Individually

I am so excited to share that the patterns from my book Botanical Knits, published in 2013, are now available for purchase as individual pdfs!

Please visit ravelry.com HERE to purchase your favorite patterns from the book.

Of course, the complete collection is still available in ebook form at botanicalknits.com or in print at your local yarn shop.

Enjoy!