I just had to share this stunning Izana knitted by my test knitter and patron Sylke Feldhusen in size S/M using Dale Garn, Natural Lanolin Wool. Continue reading
Nordisk Strikkesymposium in Oslo
Yay, the Nordic Knitting Symposium 2026 was in Oslo – this time – in early July and I was asked to teach two workshops in Norwegian back in autumn of last year. Continue reading
Trådfest at Oslo Met 2026
Here is my report from the Trådfest/Thread party at Oslo Met (-ropolitan University), organised by Institutt for Estetiske fag, at the beginning of July where I taught two workshops. Continue reading
Workshops at Strikkefestivalen in Fredrikstad 2026
Strikkefestivalen/The Knitting Festival in Fredrikstad is celebrating 10 years in September and I will be teaching 3 new workshops in Norwegian; 2 on Friday 11th and 1 on Saturday 12th. I have not taught at all of the previous festivals, but have visited most of the other ones, as it is located in Fredrikstad the oldest fortified town in Norway (founded in 1567) and always offers a very tempting market hall as well as fabulous workshops.
Summer Aibell by Beth Robinson
American test knitter Beth Robinson, aka yarnbeth, made her first Aibell back in 2019, but has since made three sleeveless summer versions with less skirt width and then re-knitted two of these this summer after she had lost a weight. Continue reading
Trådfest 2026 – Thread Fest at OsloMet
I am delighted to be invited back to teach for the second time around at Trådfest/Thread Fest at Oslo Metropolitan University, organised by “Estetiske fag“! Continue reading
Ravelry Group 13th Year Anniversary
My Ravelry group is now 13 years old! There are now more than 2250 members to my delight! I am so pleased to have attracted so many wonderful knitters! Continue reading
Jari Knitted by Julia
Next out in the series is Jari knitted by Canadian Julia, aka Knitnosh on Ravelry, for June in KDD & Co (Kate Davies Design), Milarrochy Tweed. Continue reading
Celebrating 120 Years in France!
My friend Elin and I celebrated 120 years – so much more fun than celebrating just 60 years – at their studio flat in Mandelieu-La Napoule (outside of Cannes) at Côte d’Azur in France! Continue reading
Skyla Knitted by Niki
Next out in the Knitted by series is Niki, aka nikiknits, wearing her stunning Skyla knitted in Arroyo by Malabrigo Yarn in size Medium. Continue reading