Tag Archives: Cooperative Press

Defarge Does Shakespeare

Posted on March 27, 2015 by natalie

Guess what? There’s a new book out today with a pattern from me. Remember how Marilla’s Shawl was in What Else Would Madame Defarge Knit? Well today I’ve got Desdemona’s Handkerchief in Defarge Does Shakespeare!   This lace and intarsia handkerchief … Continue reading →

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It’s time for Defarge! Marilla’s Shawl reveal

Posted on April 5, 2013 by natalie

Today’s the day! What (else) Would Madame Defarge Knit is out, including my Marilla’s Shawl pattern. This means that I finally get to show you the pictures I took of Francine last year in the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum. Francine … Continue reading →

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Sneak peek!

Posted on February 19, 2013 by natalie

Folks, I’m finally going to show you a little bit of a special design that you’ll see more of very very soon. Remember last year when Francine & I went off to Almonte to the Textile Museum? I showed you … Continue reading →

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Even more inspiration

Posted on November 24, 2011 by natalie

I like e-books, really I do, but there’s still something wonderful about having a real book in your hands. I ordered Extreme Double-Knitting by Alasdair Post-Quinn (from Cooperative Press) a while back. I’ve had the e-book for a while, but … Continue reading →

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Rhinebeck: the people

Posted on October 20, 2011 by natalie

One of the many reasons I had a wonderful time at Rhinebeck was the company. I saw and talked to so many people it was overwhelming. It began on Friday night at the Holiday Inn. We went down to join … Continue reading →

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