Hi! My name is Kathy (she/her). I’m an Asian-American knitter from Northern California and I’m passionate about civic engagement and sustainability. I love singing, going on long walks with my partner and my dog, and drinking tea and coffee. This blog is to document and share my maker thoughts and projects.
Latest Posts
Sock making
My favorite thing to make that requires no thinking are vanilla socks. My go-to recipe is a pair of top-down socks with a heel flap, slightly longer than ankle length. They’re perfect for Bay Area weather in California. I’m intimidated by toe-up socks, but it’s a technique I want to try out…
Summer knitting
I don’t do much knitting in the summertime, preferring to read in the evenings instead. If I do pick up my needles, I tend to work on socks. Or, I’ll make tanks/tees using cotton/linen yarn. Do you knit year round? Do your projects change depending on the season? Sometimes, I’m a focused,…
Dreamy Shawls
When I first started knitting, I bought all sorts of different types of yarn. First, I bought chunky acrylic yarn at Michael’s because it was most accessible. Then, when I visited a local yarn shop for the first time, I bought superwash fingering weight merino yarns because they were soft, beautiful, and…
Scotchbroom
I finished knitting my Scotchbroom top on Inauguration Day. It was such a great way to wrap up a hopeful morning. Scotchbroom was easy to follow along to, and I’m looking forward to wearing it this spring. I live in a mild climate, and crop tees like this pattern are perfect. I…
Moon Rabbit Knits 