field notes

Is Purling Optional?

The purl stitch is often described as the other half of knitting. Yet many knitters go to significant lengths to avoid it, and there is a longer history…

Jun 2 • Jonathan

A week of disappointment, planning, and success

A sweater that didn't fit, the preparation for what comes next, and a pair of socks that did.

May 5 • Jonathan

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