Better Know A Crafter: Emily VanGilder

Emily visited Fancy Tiger Crafts wearing the most adorable hooded scarf knit from soft Malabrigo worsted. We couldn't take our eyes off of it! We imagine frolicking through the forest while picking wild herbs and berries wearing this! Jaime is already planning on knitting one of her very own.

Emily VanGilder

Tell us about yourself...What makes you want to be crafty?

I am a medical student--I graduate in May. I'm going into obstetrics and gynecology. I craft as a creative outlet. Knitting is my art.

How did you make your scarf?
This is the Peaks Island Hood pattern by Ysolda Teague (available in Whimsical Little Knits 2). I added 4" of seed stitch to make it longer. I used Malabrigo yarn in Polar Morn--2.2 balls, straight needles in size 10.5, and three buttons.


How did you learn to knot?
My grandma taught me to knit many years ago. I picked it up again when my fiance worked at a restaurant that shared a building with a yarn shop.

What is your favorite animal?
Otter!

Thanks Emily! Happy knitting!

New! Fresh in from Scotland...Ysolda Teague's Whimsical Little Knits

Our favorite Scottish knitting designer, Ysolda Teague, just published her first book! It is filled with super cute patterns for everything from lovely lace projects like the Ishbel Scarf (see Molly's version on our recent Better Know A Crafter post) to super cute toys, adorable knit slippers and Ysolda's signature berets.

We special ordered these hard to find books from Ysolda herself and the lovely lady signed every one of them, making them even more extra special.

Omg, can you believe how cute Mousie is? Cute!