I love the attention to detail all of your patterns achieve regarding finishing techniques.

It is my first knitting project and I have to thank Holli for making the pattern easy to follow and such fun to complete …

Holli is a designer who cares a lot about garment tailoring and structuring and altering and fit. That aspect of her focus comes through her work because of the details she includes and she tells people how to alter things and how to fix stuff.

Thank you for providing me with such a satisfying experience.

The actual patterns are a dream to follow and I really enjoyed the process.

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Kids Knit Lit: Stories to Inspire Young Makers

Kids Knit Lit: Stories to Inspire Young Makers

There’s something magical about children’s books that celebrate making—knitting, crocheting, weaving, spinning, or even caring for sheep. These stories aren’t just charming reads; they spark creativity, patience, and a love for handmade things.

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Kids Knit Lit: Stories to Inspire Young Makers

Class

Intarsia 101: Colour, Confidence, and Creativity

Join me and another 25 presenters at the Knit Happy Summit, November 6-9, 2025. Each day there is a variety of presentations to choose from and you have 48 hours to watch any of them for free.

Pattern

Woman sitting on rocks with legs crossed, wearing a cozy knitted bomber sweater.

5 Point Bomber

The 5 Point Bomber features bold colour blocking and narrow stripes, which are inspired by Canada’s iconic Hudson Bay Company blankets. The wide contrast waist slides perfectly into a kangaroo pouch pocket, adding a flattering visual effect.

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Tutorial

Stretchy Twisted Bind Off for Ribbing

Stretchy Twisted Bind Off for Ribbing

This is my latest favourite way to bind off for toe-up socks. There’s a spring built into this bind off that allows it to stretch over the heel when pulling on socks.

And I’ve got to say, I really quite like the zigzag effect when viewed from above.

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Stretchy Twisted Bind Off for Ribbing

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