Knitting.  I finished knitting this piece (among others) during the holidays, then blocked it, and it officially became a finished thing on January 5.  It is called Furore Wrap (named for a village on the Amalfi Coast). Shown in the photo is my own personal version of Furore.  More Below.

Knit-Along.  I released Pre-Registration for a Knit-Along called Let's Make Nice Things! Adapt a Drop Shoulder Pullover. Sign up now. Read all the details here, and more is on the Pre-Registration page. 

• Course Outline.  
• Sketches.
• Checklist

A System of Grading.  I've scheduled A System of Grading to begin on February 9, and run through June 3.  There will be a Summer Session with two sessions per week (dates TBD), and a Fall Session with double sessions in September, then weekly to the finish before the holidays. Runs September 12 through November 18.  Registration will open January 11.

Pattern Calculators!  Jamie is becoming a whiz in Excel, and we have developed (by that I mean she has) some impressive garment pattern calculators.  The Adapt A Drop Shoulder Pullover will be using a Pattern Calculator to customize fit just for you, but I'll be there to help!

September.  We had a wonderful, enriching, spirit-raising trip to NYC in September and early October.  We had booked it right after we got our first vaccinations, and got into tons of exhibits, jazz shows, and plays.  We had marvelous meals, saw friends, visited the cemetery where Mitch's grandparents are buried (genealogy research), and I turned 67 while there (as planned).  It took me a while to write a blog about my thoughts on that.

November.  We went to London, then to Barcelona, and returned to London. Again, enriching and spirit raising, and tons of fun. The weather changed while we were there, but we caught some warmish weather in Barcelona and we had only one day of rain in London!  

The photo above is butter.  It came on a slab of marble, in 6 separate squeezes that looked like paint on a palette.  I couldn't resist smearing it together!

December.  We reconnected with friends, had friends over for meals, and did very little for the holidays. Mitch made cinnamon-raisin Bobkka (so good!), I baked cookies but really didn't do much other holiday cooking. We had a white Christmas, but after the first night it was so cold we stayed inside except to refill the hummingbird feeders (they are demanding -- movie if you click on the photo). Danielle, my Pilates instructor, was moving from one end of Nevada to the other so I was forced to lead myself through my own sessions. I did not cut myself any slack, but it was so boring.  I was glad when she was back.

January.  We are getting ready for two weeks in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico to read on the lanai and enjoy bare feet.  Books are stacked. I've got my knitting planned. All the travel is causing me to have to do a bit of juggling to attend to the things at Jill Wolcott Knits that interest me the most. I am trying to get myself organized. Ha! I try to work on a book I am writing most evenings before I pack it in and go knit.  

I've been working on a collection of designs, Amalfi, using variations on two types of drop-stitch patterns.  The photo is of Furore, but I unintentionally varied up the stitch pattern (perhaps a martini was involved?), and I liked it a lot, so it will be an option in the pattern!

• Capri Shawls - $TBD, May 2022
• Furore Wrap, $TBD, April 2022
• Ischia Scarves- $15
• Maiori & Path to Maiori Cowls - $TBD, March 2022
• Naples Collars & Cowls- $18
• Positano & Steps to Positano  - $8
• Ravello Tank - $TBD, June 2022
• Salerno Wrap & Skirt - $TBD, July 2022
• Sorrento Drape - $TBD, February 2022

I have released Ischia, Naples, and Positano and in 2022 I will release the rest. There are variations in each pattern and that is reflected in their price.  I will be doing some Packages to lower the price.  If you have already purchased one of these patterns you can use that toward the Package price. There is an incredible amount of research and development in this collection. Total value of collection patterns is approximately $130 purchased individually.

I believe we have finally mastered Pattern Calculators, so those will be updated for the already-released patterns.  

Always, any updates are sent to past purchasers.

If you can't afford my pattern prices, consider sending me your information to be included in test knits.  You provide the yarn and your time, and make the item before it is released, getting the completed pattern on release.  These are fun.

I don't have time to run a Patreon page, but really wouldn't mind if anyone wanted to throw some support my way -- like if you download the sizing tables at no charge, really enjoy a blog post, or use anything I provide for no cost.  I haven't done it yet, but I'll get it up on PayHip for those outside North America.  Think how good we will both feel!

You can read the information under Description on the purchase page to find out more.

I had no takers for classes this past Fall.  Take a look of what is up on Teachable, and if you want me to offer something again, just let me know!

email me! or go here.  If I create a class about something you suggest, I'll give it to you at no cost.

Harry Potter: I have never read Harry Potter, but when Jamie said Magic should be easy, I posited that Harry Potter had attended magic school for years. When I looked it up I found that he attended Hogwarts for six years, and dropped out in his seventh year.  Now we know.