Chilling out with Artesano's Alpaca Heather
I'm writing a new book; my third. This one is a knitting pattern book with 10 designs, all of which feature Dorset buttons. I plan to have the first draft finished at the end of this year, which means getting the patterns written and samples made up in at least 2 sizes. There will also be a lot of pattern testing to be done (and if you're interested in pattern testing for this book please get in touch). I've nearly completed the first design, a cable hooded cardigan in Malabrigo Rio Jupiter. I was feeling great about this design. The pattern is working out well. The yarn is knitting up as I'd envisioned. The cable sits well where I want it and I've taught myself how to knit a border along the side. All was going swimmingly until I hit the button holes. Normally I'm good at button holes but this time I could not get them to look how I wanted. Pattern writers block hit big style. After strugg...