The Pursuit of Craftiness

It has been a very exciting day here in Infinite Twist Land:  There's a new sweater kit in the shop, my new shawl design Carousel II is available,...

Since my current knitting project is super-secret test knitting, I thought I'd show you what's on my bobbins this week. I'm spinning up a bunch of ...

Chiangmai boasts not one, but two insect museums. They are definitely not for the faint of heart.  I will spare you images of the massive stick and...

I made some progress on my hoodie this weekend! We're having some truly glorious early fall weather here in Shanghai - clear, golden light, blue sk...

This post is part of the Fall Shawl Together, a collaborative project featuring great shawl-related content from designers, bloggers, and podcaster...

  Last Wednesday, I wrote about the wonders of Chatuchak Market, including the dizzying array of food and spice products available.  As the perfect...

This week, I'm working on another cephalopod, this time in a new hand-spun yarn with just a bit of sparkle. Unfortunately, I've run out of yarn, so...

F.O. in paradise! Off the needles and unblocked, here is my latest Carousel II shawl, photographed in gorgeous Chiangmai.

I love markets. Wherever I am, one of my favorite thing to do is check out where the locals shop. I find inspiration in the colors and textures, th...

This week, I'm working on a second sample for the gradient version of my Carousel Shawl. I just love this design, and it's been wonderful travel kn...

Well, that was fast! The first sample for the gradient version of my Carousel Shawl is this week's F.O. It's shown here before blocking - the point...

I had a an unexpected over-night lay-over in Hong Kong last week. The airline did not have its act together, but the Hong Kong Airport saved my pro...