Knitting Blog
Knitting, beauty, and excellence
Welcome! My name is Jen, and I am a knitter and designer. This blog is just the beginning of an exciting journey! Here you’ll find thought-provoking articles and essays on a range of knitting-related topics, stemming from two themes you’ll hear a lot about around here: beauty and excellence.
Latest Posts
- On Authenticity
Each year the Knitting History Forum hosts an annual conference, and for the past couple of years I’ve been able to attend on Zoom. This year a topic came up that has really given me some food for thought: authenticity. The presenting scholars have researched origins and traditions in places… Read more: On Authenticity - The Way We Used to Dress
In a recent discussion among friends about how people used to dress, something occurred to me. It’s something I’ve read about, but have perceived as long-ago history. The truth is, I can remember doing it myself. People used to really care about what they wore. Maybe it’s a coincidence, maybe… Read more: The Way We Used to Dress - How I Organize My Swatches
I’m hoping here to write the article I wish I had found online: a demonstration of how I store all of my swatches. There are hundreds of them, and by the time this is published it could actually be nearing a thousand. If you’ve spent any time on this website,… Read more: How I Organize My Swatches
In the Works: Knitting Pattern Shop
Designs are being developed, and patterns are being written! In the meantime, he’s a taste of what’s to come:
