Used as a provisional cast on for shawls and other projects. Makes a very smooth beginning and keeps stitches live. You can start working them on the first row or after making a decision at the end of the project ( for example for ending a different edging on a hem or a sleeve). I […]
Vogue Knitting in NY
January 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
New York is beautiful all year long. This time I was there a week before the Vogue Knitting Live show to spend some time with my family. At first it was very cold and I was glad I have all my hats and cowls for classes 🙂 I had to put one hat inside the […]
Too much of a good thing
October 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
I have been very busy teaching and designing. It is a good thing and, honestly, I am very happy about it. There are so many little things to take care of when you are running your own business and I am still learning how to joggle all of them and not get behind. As of […]
Designer Profile in Vogue Knitting
August 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Early Fall issue of Vogue Knitting magazine came out and I am so happy and honored! Open page 58 and you will see why I am so excited. The first page is a full page photo of my design and on the opposite page is my interview that flows to another page. Plus there are pattern […]
Vogue Knitting Live
February 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment
I am so honored to teach for Vogue Knitting Live (VKL)! I love everything about it: students, lectures, fashion shows, hanging out with the most creative and talented people who know how to teach and have fun. Last year I have been teaching in Pasadena, CA and Chicago. This year started with NY city in January […]
Teaching online
January 2, 2016 by 7 Comments
And the Winner is Annick L !! Congratulations!! I am sending you a link by email you left here. Enjoy the class. As many of you know, I teach online classes at Craftsy.com. Every time I teach there, I have the best time working with most professional teams. I am so grateful that […]
Three days until VKL
September 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
I am very excited to go to Chicago to teach at Vogue Knitting Live this coming weekend. It is always great to see many familiar faces who are also well-known designers and teachers. But most of all I love to meet my students and share with them what I am working on these days. For example, […]
Designing Shades of Amber
July 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Why Amber? Maybe because I lived in Russia and remember the day my dad bought an Amber necklace for my mom that she wore often or it is simply so beautiful and fascinating on its own, butI always loved Amber. There are so many shades of this interesting substance that is not really a stone, but […]
Vogue Knitting Live
March 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
I will be teaching in Pasadena April 16-19. Come and say hi to me if you are also there.
