Author Archives: Michelle

About Michelle

Knitting Tin Hats since 2004.

The Ballerina Shawl Knitting Pattern by Fickle Knitter is debuting at Stitches West

I am so excited about my newest pattern, the Ballerina Shawl knit up in 455 yards of Knitted Wit’s Featherweight yarn! The incredible photography was made possible by Patrick Hough with sincere thanks to Theresa Knudson, Principal Dancer, Holly Gold, … Continue reading

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Zen Yarn Garden and Teresa Ruch Yarn Kits for sale in the Fickle Knitter Booth at Stitches West

I love working with these two dyers so much that I’ll let the knitting pattern photography speak for itself. If you’d like to purchase a Fickle Knitter Pattern or a kit including these beautiful yarns please stop by Booth #1001. … Continue reading

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Stitches West: Visit Fickle Knitter Design Booth #1001 for Exclusive Baah Yarns

Let me tell you about Mira. I met her in my booth at Vogue Knitting Live LA. She came in wearing a gorgeous green shawl and introduced herself as a local fiber artist. Mira is the dyer and genius behind … Continue reading

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Visit Fickle Knitter Stitches West Booth #1001 for Exclusive (Bacon) Holiday Yarns

Fickle Knitter Booth now with more Bacon! I’ll be selling Holiday Yarn’s Bacon exclusively in Booth #1001 at the Stitches West Marketplace from February 23-26th. I have limited quantities so when they sell out, that’s it! Holiday Yarns has sent … Continue reading

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The Knitting Industry is a Delicate Ecosystem

From a logical standpoint if there weren’t any yarn, there wouldn’t be any knitting patterns. And if there weren’t any yarns, there wouldn’t be any yarn shops. And without yarn and shops there wouldn’t be any Fickle Knitter Design. In … Continue reading

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Visit Fickle Knitter Design in the Stitches West Marketplace at Booth 1001 for Tilli Tomas Yarn

The Stitches West Marketplace in Santa Clara, California runs from February 24th-26th and is open to the public from 10-6 on Friday and Saturday and from 10-4 on Sunday. Please come by Booth #1001 to visit me during business hours … Continue reading

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Fickle Knitter Design Trunk Show and Talk at K2tog in Albany, Ca on Feb 22nd 2012

At K2tog in Albany people like to knit lace. And creat a Wall of knit Fish Hats for charity. They like to knit pretty yarn. And they are excited about the upcoming K2TOG Special Event, a Fickle Knitter Design Trunk … Continue reading

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Sneak Preview of the Three Pattern Collection coming out by Fickle Knitter Design

Sting Ray Shawl Ensemble Bonnet Two Color Cowl This is a sneak preview of my new Three Pattern Collection coming out this Spring. The collection features a triangle shawl with scarf like arms, a two color cowl, and a bonnet … Continue reading

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Leaves, Fickle Knitter Design Volume 1 Errata

This errata applies to copies of the book purchased between September 2011 and February 2012. The Tulipan Shawl on page 31, Chart A has a small error. The written instructions are correct. Rows 33, 35, and 37 contain a k2tog … Continue reading

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Fickle Knitter Design in One + One Scarves, Shawls, and Shrugs

Last year I designed the Easy Cable Cowl knit with two skeins of Ultrabulky is included in the latest book by Iris Schreier, One + One Scarves, Shawls, and Shrugs. It’s funny how long it can take between the actual … Continue reading

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