Counting down…

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Aphaia

...to the start of the Indie Gift-A-Long 2015! There are just a few hours to go until the GAL is underway. This is the official synopsis of the event from the GAL group over on Ravelry. What is Gift-A-Long? It’s...Read More

It’s almost time…

Posted on November 17, 2015November 17, 2015 by Aphaia

The Gift-A-Long is back on Ravelry! This is my second year participating as a designer, but there are an astonishing number of patterns on offer this year. The sale runs November 19th - November 27th 2015, with the main Gift-A-Long...Read More

Courtesans: A Shawl Collection

Posted on September 16, 2015September 16, 2015 by Aphaia

I'm delighted to introduce you all to the shawl collection! The collection is based on the Courtesans of nineteenth century Paris; each of the eight shawls is inspired by one of these grande dames of the demi-monde. La Lune Rousse – Cora...Read More

Sneak Peeks – Progress (Part 2)

Posted on September 12, 2015September 12, 2015 by Aphaia

Following on from the previous post on progress, here is another sneak peek at the third shawl in the collection. This one uses Ginger's Hand Dyed Yakety-Yak 4 Ply (love the name!) in the beautiful 'Toasted Walnut' colour way. I've never...Read More

Sneak Peeks – Progress (Part 1)

Posted on September 8, 2015September 3, 2015 by Aphaia

For our next sneak peek, a little closer look at the first couple of shawls! These will be the first shawls released from the collection, on the actual launch day. You'll be able to see full images of the shawls...Read More

Sneak Peek – Collection Information

Posted on September 4, 2015September 1, 2015 by Aphaia

So far we've seen the yarn (all 4 Ply) and some beads... I'm not going to talk about the theme or inspiration of the collection yet but I can share a few more details. As I said in the first...Read More

Sneak Peek – The Beads

Posted on August 31, 2015September 2, 2015 by Aphaia

Two of the patterns in the upcoming collection are beaded. If you're not interested in adding beads, never fear, both patterns with beads include notes for un-beaded versions. Beads add a new dimension to your knitting, and there is a lot...Read More

Sneak Peek – The Yarns

Posted on August 28, 2015August 27, 2015 by Aphaia

Part of the fun of working on a larger project is choosing the yarns! I shared this image on Instagram a little while ago. Clockwise from top: Handmaiden Fine Yarns Sea Silk (Sweet Tea); Skein Top Draw Socks (Sandstorm, Equinox); MadelineTosh...Read More

Sneak Peek!

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Aphaia

If you pop over to the Holla Knits blog today you can see a sneaky preview of a forthcoming design from me coming out in their Winter Issue!