I've been told perfection is boring. Well, I'm certainly not boring (just ask my friends) and I'm definitely not perfect (just ask my kids)! Because of this I have a standing policy of rewarding people who nicely bring an error to my attention with a free single pattern download from my Ravelry pattern store.

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Teaching Patterns

As I turn my focus more and more toward teaching, I have been creating Tutorial Patterns to help my students learn.

A Humble Short Row Square

A tutorial demonstrating two methods to work short rows with slow-motion video links included!

The Ubiquitous First Garter Stitch Scarf

This is a pattern for the absolute beginner.  It includes everything I do when I teach a new knitter.

Phalangees

Finger openings: 3 rounds; no yarn breaks; no gaps! Magic!