Everything was going so well, until I blocked it…

I don’t know if you saw the full moon earlier a couple of weeks ago, but it was a rare Super Blue Moon. Which doesn’t mean it was blue at all, but it was absolutely spectacular. In case you don’t know, the moon is “super” when it’s closest to the earth — the perigee of…

SpaceCadet Newsletter: Announcing Trajectory & Circulate!

First, I have an announcement, and then I have a very special treat that I can’t wait to share with you! The announcment is that my lovely assistant Jade (that’s her in the photos) is releasing tomorrow two beautiful new patterns for SpaceCadet. Trajectory (for SpaceCadet Prism Break sets) Circulate is a long cowl designed…

SpaceCadet Newsletter: Tons of Autumn Plans!

Oh my stars, the responses I received to the story in my previous newsletter about my sister cutting her knitting in half were so hilarious that they had me stitches as I read them.  Thank you thank you thank you for sharing in my shock and incredulity that that whole scenario was even possible!  You…

SpaceCadet Newsletter: Are You Mad at Me?, She Asked

The other day my sister texted me: “Are you mad at me?  I haven’t heard from you in weeks!”  It’s true — we usually talk a couple of times a week but ever since Black Friday, I’ve just been running and running and haven’t stopped once.  I phoned her.  “No! No, nothing is wrong.  I…

SpaceCadet Newsletter: The Lowdown on Wool Clothing

You remember a few weeks ago, I told you about my sister wanting to buy wool clothing for work, and not knowing where to get it?  (Or even how to ask about it!…  “when they manufacture merino…“)  I asked you guys to suggest places for her shop, and the response was fantastic!  So many folks…