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Expand yourself: Join my book club
We believe that regularly reading diverse books is a critical way to become more informed and brave about race and racial justice. We have a special love of children's books, and in our club, we read diverse kids' books. We invite you to join us!
Try a single skein project
It's a skein to fall in love with, a skein to inspire you, and most of all, a skein with which to create something beautiful. What will you make?
5 tips for happy yarn shopping
It's a yarn sale, a yarn drop from your favorite dyer, a festival ... and you are excited about buying new yarn! Here's my best advice for shopping for new yarn in a way that balances joy, consumption, and budget.
the story of the Kittenish shawlette
The adorably clever and versatile Kittenish shawlette was designed by the talented Tina Tse for my Beatrix Box. It is my 8th and last collaboration in a two-year long project involving six different knitwear artists.
How the Lichen shawl came to be
I would usually start by telling you my idea for the shawl, but the real story of Lichen begins long after I did my first sketches. This story begins in March 2020, when San Francisco began its shelter-in-place. We and, soon after, many other people in the world halted our regular lives and stayed home in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Meet Molly, my studio beagle
If you've ever wondered about the cute beagle in my logo, this story is for you. This is my very own Molly, my shadow and studio beagle. She is the most loving and most frustrating dog I have ever known.