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Patrice Wrap

Photo of Patrice Wrap

A quick knit using airy laceweight yarn with optional beading makes this the perfect shawl for summer weddings.

Posted byCarla PeraJuly 5, 2016Posted inDesign, Pattern News, Self-published Knitting PatternTags:beaded lace, Carla Pera Designs, Knit Picks IDP, knittingpattern, knitweardesign, Master Knitter, Patrice wrap

Report from the TNNA 2016 Winter Trade Show

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In which I report on my travels to the 2016 TNNA Winter Show in San Diego

Posted byCarla PeraMarch 1, 2016Posted inTNNA San Diego 2016Tags:Cast On, San Diego, TKGA, TKGA Master Hand Knitting Committee, TNNA, TNNA 2016 Winter Trade Show

From Inspiration to Pattern: The Forest of Stars Wrap

Photo of the Forest of Stars beaded wrap.

In which I discuss the inspiration and evolution of the Forest of Stars Wrap from idea to finished design—the first in an occasional series.

Posted byCarla PeraSeptember 15, 2015Posted inDesign, Pattern NewsTags:beaded lace, Forest of Stars Wrap, Knit Picks Gloss Fingering, Knit Picks IDP, knittingpattern, knitweardesign, lace, mood board, Pinterest board

Luxury Spinning

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In which I spin some loot I acquired in San Diego.

Posted byCarla PeraSeptember 4, 2015September 4, 2015Posted inSpinning, Techniques, The Knit and Crochet Show 2015Tags:Greenwood Fiberworks, silk & yak roving, The Knit and Crochet Show2 Comments on Luxury Spinning

Memories of The Knit and Crochet Show San Diego—Part Two

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In which I describe the classes I took at The Knit and Crochet Show 2015

Posted byCarla PeraAugust 31, 2015Posted inThe Knit and Crochet Show 2015Tags:Master Hand Knitting Program, Master Knitter, TKGA

Memories of The Knit and Crochet Show San Diego—Part One

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In which I describe my adventures in San Diego attending The Knit and Crochet Show 2015

Posted byCarla PeraAugust 28, 2015Posted inThe Knit and Crochet Show 2015Tags:Master Hand Knitting Program, Master Knitter, The Knit and Crochet Show, TKGA

Master Knitter at Last!

In which I become an official TKGA certified Master Knitter.

Posted byCarla PeraJune 30, 2015June 30, 2015Posted inKnitting Philosophy, Techniques, TKGA Level 3Tags:Master Hand Knitting Program, Master Knitter, TKGA2 Comments on Master Knitter at Last!

TKGA Report: Level 3 Sweater Finished!

In which I complete the infamous Level 3 sweater.

Posted byCarla PeraMay 13, 2015Posted inDesign, TKGA Level 3Tags:aransweater, knitweardesign, level31 Comment on TKGA Report: Level 3 Sweater Finished!

Report from Vogue Knitting LIVE! in Pasadena

In which I describe what I learned from my recent trip to Vogue Knitting LIVE!

Posted byCarla PeraApril 28, 2015Posted inVogue Knitting LIVE!Tags:AmyHerzog, CatherineLowe, LorileeBeltman, verticallystrandedcolor, VogueKnittingLIVE2015

TKGA Report: Level 3 Sweater Continued

In which I wrestle with sketches, stitch patterns and swatches.

Posted byCarla PeraApril 14, 2015Posted inDesign, TKGA Level 3Tags:aransweater, knitweardesign, level3

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