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Nicky

Jul 26, 20183 min read

What is Test Knitting, Anyway?

If you have been following my blog or Instagram you've heard me talk about test knitting, but you might not know what it actually...

Nicky

Jul 7, 20181 min read

Great Toronto Yarn Hop

I'm getting so excited for the Great Toronto Yarn Hop happening on July 14th! Yarn lovers will be taking over the TTC and visiting local...

Nicky

Jun 25, 20182 min read

What is Your Yarn Telling You?

Does your yarn speak? I often hear that it does, if you're listening. Yarn is my biggest inspiration when creating new designs. Even if I...

Nicky

Jun 5, 20181 min read

It's OK to Slow Down

My house is small. Oftentimes, small houses are described as cozy - but as an expert in coziness, I can tell you, it's not the same...

Nicky

May 29, 20182 min read

Transitions

All of a sudden, it feels like summer outside. It's been in the high 20s for the past several days. So bizarre to think that just a few...

Nicky

May 26, 20182 min read

More Designer Dos and Don'ts

I have a new appreciation for knitting patterns. I really had no idea how much work goes into them. I have been working daily on my first...

Nicky

Apr 26, 20181 min read

Photography

Although I've been knitting for over 25 years, there are quite a lot of new skills involved in becoming a pattern designer. Photography,...

Nicky

Apr 21, 20181 min read

Back To School

Very exciting news. I released my one simple little free pattern on Ravelry and couldn't help but notice how much exposure it got and how...

Nicky

Apr 15, 20181 min read

How Not To Become A Knitwear Designer

It's day 2 of unrelenting sleet. All plans that involve leaving our home have been abandoned, with the exception of walking to a...