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Hello dear students, and Happy New Year's Eve!
Here we are with the next chapter of our Homefront knit along...
2021-12-31 16:57:43 +0000 UTC View PostHi students!
Attention all patrons in NZ, AU, and JP! A kind patron pointed out that you all recently had daylight savings, and therefore my time zones were slightly off in the last post. I am sorry that I didn't catch that! The previous post has been updated with the correct time zones. Thank you! ...
2021-12-30 13:27:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello, dear students!
A quick note before jumping into knit night info: 2021-12-28 19:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello lovely students,
My my, I cannot believe December is nearly over! This month always feels like such a whirlwind, but I try to soak up every joyous moment and take time to reflect on what I'm thankful for. I keep coming back to thinking of you all, my dear patrons. Many of you have been here since I launched ...
2021-12-23 14:52:46 +0000 UTC View Post
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Whoo-hoo, the Homefront KAL has officially begun!!
In this first installment of our KAL, I walk you through ...
2021-12-11 14:09:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello, dear students!
I am so excited to introduce our first Squid School knit-along for the Homefront jumper! For...
2021-12-06 16:47:54 +0000 UTC View Post
UPDATE Dec. 2 - I revised the PDFs to include the construction method in the title so you can keep better track of which version you're working from! There was also a small errata I fixed in the left side button placket:
Last direction should read: repeat rows 3 & 4 on...
2021-12-01 15:33:41 +0000 UTC View PostHi students!
Here are the links for the two assemblies today, along with the time in EDT. For more information, see the previous post about monthly assemblies, which tells you what to expect, as well as popular time zones.
Assembly One: Sunday, November 28th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Time: No...
2021-11-28 13:37:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Update: Assembly one & two chats are uploaded!
Hello, dear students!
For all my US friends, I hope you're enjoying a wonderful holiday weekend!
I am so thankful for each o...
2021-11-26 15:16:00 +0000 UTC View PostHello dear students!
I hope you've all been having a wonderful November. Anyone else working on their Louisa May shawl? I recently finished a half-version as a gift knit for a friend-- it was such a nice break from doing some intensive design knitting! Speaking of which, I am writing today primarily to pop in and ...
2021-11-21 19:28:41 +0000 UTC View Post
Grab some fresh candlesticks, dear students, because the November project is officially here!
Join me in welcoming the Louisa May shawl!
This classic triangular shawl is transcribed from the third edition of Needlework for Ladies for Pleasure and Profit, 1886. The original pattern is included in the PDF, ...
2021-11-01 13:01:04 +0000 UTC View PostUPDATE: Hi all! I have included the chat history for last month's assemblies below-- my apologies for the delay. Going forward, I will update the Zoom Link post for each month with the chat histories immediately following the assembly so you know where to find them. :)
For those of you interested ...
2021-10-28 21:43:21 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello, dear students!
Wow, I can't believe we are rounding out our first month at Squid School. Once again, I want to thank each and every one of you for being a part of this journey from the start. Your support means so ...
2021-10-22 19:35:26 +0000 UTC View PostHello my dear students!
I hope you all have been enjoying October! Here in Maine, we are just about to hit peak fall-foliage, and I can't wait to go run around in the leaves and camouflage in my scarecrow vest! ;)
This is a quick note to let you all know that I will be traveling to Rhinebeck Sheep & Wool...
2021-10-14 14:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostHello dear students!
I can't believe it has nearly been a week since launching! I am still over the moon about the response I've had to Squid School. There are already over 300 of us at this point... how amazing is that!? Thank you all for being here.
It is important to me in these early months to shap...
2021-10-07 18:20:47 +0000 UTC View Post
10-8-2021: Pattern has been updated to include cm measurements in the yardage and ease sections
Introducing Squid School’s preliminary pattern, The Scarecrow Vest! Adapted from an original 1945 knitting pattern, the Scarecrow Vest is the perfect additional layer of warmth as the season shifts from sum...
2021-10-01 14:34:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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Hello students!
This video walks you through the body measurement...
2021-10-01 12:49:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello dear students! I would like to introduce you to our wonderful body measurement models: Maxine, Mildred, and Margaret! These lovely ladies designed by Alice Negri wil...
2021-10-01 12:27:04 +0000 UTC View PostWelcome, welcome one and all! I am so pleased to have you here for the preliminary class of Squid’s School of Vintage Knitting! You have chosen to partake on this journey with me, and I can’t wait to show you what I have in store. I hope you’re ready to learn something new, because class is officially in session!
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2021-10-01 12:10:21 +0000 UTC View Post
