Azariah Fibre Arts

Fibershed!

I have joined not one, but two fibershed and I support something similar on the east coast too! What is a fibershed? Here is a link for the official info. Fibershed is a place source fiber and fiber related items and services that are local to you. I support The Hudson Valley Textile Project onContinue reading “Fibershed!”

A True Story of Changing Colors in Rib Knitting…

I don’t know about you, but I was taught that when you knitting a ribbing pattern and you are going to change colors, that the first row or round of the new color should be all knit stitches, ignore the ribbing it won’t make a difference. The last part is true, One row or roundContinue reading “A True Story of Changing Colors in Rib Knitting…”

My Values as a Fiber Artist

As I have been learning more about fiber and the production of it, I have shifted some of the choices I’m making. Most of these shifts are completely by choice, one that I can think of at the writing of this, wasn’t a choice but it is what started it all for me. This journey,Continue reading “My Values as a Fiber Artist”

Tech Editing and Pattern Grading

There is a big difference between tech editing and grading a pattern. Tech editing is done to look for the errors in math and language as well as help with layout and clarity. Some people are just good at this without much training and some take courses and get certifications. Grading is a whole otherContinue reading “Tech Editing and Pattern Grading”

Preparation Counts!

From cooking to road trips to movie night, preparation can make a big difference. Like many other areas in life, fiber arts is no exception to this idea. The better you prepare for a project, the better that project will go. For a new stitching project you gather the yarn, thread, tools and instructions. ThenContinue reading “Preparation Counts!”

Written or Charted Directions?

I have recently talked about how much tech has changed just since I started writing patterns for knit and crochet. Another area that has been affected is charts, knitting charts in particular. When I started I was excited to be able to purchase software that would let me plug the stitches into a grid easily.Continue reading “Written or Charted Directions?”

Baby Booties Pattern!

Here it is as promised! All the links to the videos, including the finishing video can be found on page 2 of the pattern. Happy Making!

Design As You Go or…

There are many different kinds of people in the world all with various amounts of levels of planning and details. I teeter between two of these different types. All planned out before the first stitch on the “final” project is made or let’s get started and see what’s going to happen. These two extremes areContinue reading “Design As You Go or…”

Why I Design…

My design journey started back in the early 2000s, shortly after learning how to crochet. I had made all the things for our home; blankets, doilies, place mats and dish cloths. Now what? My husband saw an article about knitting for charity. Could I crochet for charity? Turns out that the answer is “yes”. IContinue reading “Why I Design…”

Somethings are Never Forgotten…

One of the first patterns I ever wrote down was for these baby booties. I have them from all sizes of baby feet. From 16 weeks gestation to 3 months old. This was a popular pattern in the community stitching group I was part of in Aurora, Colorado for many years. Then I made someContinue reading “Somethings are Never Forgotten…”