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Jillian Moreno: New Kid (Mohair) In Town
…ad. Time spent with Jillian is good times. If it also helps your sweater, that’s great too. Jillian on MDK (So Far) Bette…
Jillian Moreno, Yarn Goddess
…’s for anyone curious about what makes a yarn distinctive. We’re proud to have Jillian’s wisdom here on MDK. Jillian is a…
Best of 2020: Jillian’s Gems
…20 was that Jillian Moreno’s columns would bring us a-ha moments of learning and laughter. Thanks to Jillian, we know a l…
Yarn Detective: The Mysterious Phenomenon of the Gauge Shifters
… When you’re picking yarn for your next sweater, wouldn’t it be nice to have Jillian Moreno with you? Here’s how to save …
Yarn Detective: Twist and Knitting Style, Part 2
…E IN HANDY Next time you’re trying to get gauge, wouldn’t it be nice to have Jillian Moreno with you? Here’s how to save …
Best of 2018: Things About Yarn You Didn’t Know
…thought is: Jillian Moreno is such a know it all. Such a smart, sass-filled writer—how lucky we are to have her on MDK. E…
Postcards from Sewanee
…tification. Jillian Moreno’s class brought out our inner camper, as we used cardboard tablet looms to weave cuff bracelet…
Why Is Making by Hand Important to You?
… the creative act.” Jillian Moreno Judy Wright: Digging in dirt, planting seeds, tending plants, harvesting colorful herb…
Summer Reruns: The Columbo of Cormo
…when we read one of Jillian’s pieces. We call Jillian the Yarn Detective. She doesn’t wear a battered trench coat (most d…
More Patterns for a Golden Age of Sock Yarns
…hat we have Jillian Moreno’s permission to use sock yarns to knit patterns that are not socks, I say: let’s go for it. Ad…
For Those Needing Another Hobby
…tecture, by Jillian Moreno. Jillian has forgotten more about spinning than most people will ever know. She’s funny, thoro…
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Knitting retreats
...ers and teachers’ newsletters, you could figure out where they teach classes. Starting in the MDK realm, I’d suggest Patty Lyons, Julia Farwell-Clay, Jillian Moreno, Nell Ziroli, Cecilia Compecharo (I know that’s misspelled but she’s a great teacher!), Kate Atherly off the top of my head are professionals who tea...
The official Field Guide 21: Brioche Knitalong
...Addi Lace size 5)? I am usually a very loose knitter, so I went down a size needle but don’t like the fabric, as it looks too open. I think I’ll try Jillian Moreno’s latest trick of switching to bamboo needles. I kept blaming the Freia yarn but think now that it is me knitting too loosely on Turbos.
Bang out a Daytripper - February 2022
...hecking out MJM’s https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stopover Stopover Pullover here (Ravelry link) Wondering about Lopi? Read our yarn expert, Jillian Moreno’s review here: https://www.moderndailyknitting.com/2021/03/24/yarn-detective-lopi-love/ Read some tips and tricks from Cristina’s Daytripper here: ht...
Please Introduce Yourself!
...I missed this site so long? In the past few weeks, I’ve read a ridiculous number of articles here. “How To” explainers & yarn structure insight from Jillian Moreno … Wow. So many “aha!” moments. I have memories of learning to knit as a child from both of my grandmothers. One in Spain, one in the United States. F...
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Today’s post from Jillian Moreno prompts a question I’ve been wondering about; is Franklin Habit ever coming back to review books? I always looked forward to his reviews! He always h...
Welcome to the BuJo Show
Here you go: https://www.masondixonknitting.com/grist-secret-measurement-substituting-yarn/ Prepare to get your mind blown by the great Jillian Moreno.
Traveling Stitch or Cable? It's Not Brioche
Hi there! I was also intrigued by this mystery, and just saw this designer, Asja Knits, featured on the fruity knitting podcast in which Jillian Moreno also appeared (ep. 76). Look… https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shanel Shanel shawl Is that the same stitch pattern?!?
Seeking Plain Old Yarn
Have you looked at Bare Naked Wools? I discovered them courtesy of a Jillian Moreno post on MDK a while back. All their yarns are undyed, so most have a cream-colored option, and they offer various weights and mixtures of fiber. Note...
Podcasts and Audiobooks Anyone?
Just watched the latest episode of Fruity Knitting featuring a 2 part interview with Jillian Moreno. That woman has a mind boggling knowledge of fiber! However, her posts on MDK go into more detail, and she’s funny!! Especially the Mystery Date post...
How Much Yarn for Socks?
...would point to Friday’s https://www.masondixonknitting.com/yarn-detective-the-mysterious-phenomenon-of-the-gauge-shifters/ Yarn Detective article by Jillian Moreno is a superb primer on yarn amount in relation to density. A lace sock worked at an overall gauge of 7 stitches to the inch will take less yardage of...
Grist: How Close Do I Have to Get?
Regarding Jillian Moreno’s post https://www.masondixonknitting.com/grist-secret-measurement-substituting-yarn/ “Grist: A Secret Measurement for Substituting Yarn.” Does the c...