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New pattern! I'm done with my masters degree, and using my new found free time to dive back into knitting. Specifically, Fair Isle! Felicity Hat and Cowls available on ravelry! Continue reading

Posted Oct 15, 2018 at Hei there Krissy!

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Framing Physical Activity Survey

You are invited to participate in an online survey examining messaging aimed at promoting physical activity. This is a research project being conducted by Kristin Spurkland, a student at Portland State University, as part of her master’s thesis. It should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Your survey results will... Continue reading

Posted Mar 5, 2018 at Hei there Krissy!

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Find me at Upside Fitness!

4500 NE Sandy Blvd I am now training at Upside Fitness, located in the heart of the Hollywood District. Personal Training One-on-one personal training: $60/hr Buddy training: $30 per person for 2 people; $20 per person for 3 people Small Group Training Schedule Noon Meltdown: Mon-Wed-Fri, 12-1pm. A circuit-style mix... Continue reading

Posted Dec 3, 2016 at Hei there Krissy!

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Fitness and Fatness: The Conflation of Weight with Health and the Consequences of Fat Shaming

In March of this year, I sent out a call on social media for individuals to participate in a web-based online survey on physical activity, social messaging, and perceptions of bodyweight. This was a research project I conducted as part of my undergraduate thesis, and the culmination of my work... Continue reading

Posted Sep 14, 2016 at Hei there Krissy!

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Physical Activity, Social Messaging, and Perceptions of Bodyweight Survey

You are invited to participate in a web-based online survey on physical activity, social messaging, and perceptions of bodyweight. This is a research project being conducted by Kristin Spurkland, a student at Portland State University, as part of her undergraduate thesis. This short survey should take approximately 15-20 minutes to... Continue reading

Posted Mar 9, 2016 at Hei there Krissy!

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BMI? BS!

In medical and public health discussions, weight status is frequently discussed in terms of BMI, or body mass index. Developed in 1832 by Belgian mathematician, statistician, and astronomer Adolphe Quetelet, the “Quetelet Index” is calculated by dividing an individual’s weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters.... Continue reading

Posted Mar 9, 2016 at Hei there Krissy!

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The single best thing we can do for our health

Posted Jul 9, 2015 at Hei there Krissy!

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Help for sitters!

Sitting, and its negative effects on health, is something of an obsession of mine. I'm on a mission to get people to sit as little as possible and/or to take frequent activity breaks if long bouts of sitting are non-negotiable. From the "The Art of Manliness" comes some great advice... Continue reading

Posted Aug 23, 2014 at Hei there Krissy!

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Career change, blog change

My much neglected blog will be undergoing a transformation in the coming months. The neglect is due to my return to school; I am working on a BS in Health Studies, with a long-term goal of becoming a Health and Wellness Counselor. I started the process in January of 2013,... Continue reading

Posted Aug 14, 2014 at Hei there Krissy!

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Vintage Helmet pattern pdf published!

If you’ve ever looked at a pattern book from the 1940’s, you’ve probably seen some version of a knitted “helmet”. The version given here is true to the vintage model, but I have updated the construction to eliminate several seams, and added an option for longer front and back plates... Continue reading

Posted Nov 20, 2013 at Hei there Krissy!

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...and...some more patterns now available as pdfs

My poor blog has been neglected this year, but with good reason: I have gone back to school to study Health and Psychology, leaving me limited time for knitting. However, I am (slowly) working on a few new designs, as well as converting many of my previously published patterns to... Continue reading

Posted Oct 1, 2013 at Hei there Krissy!

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"New" patterns added to Raverly store

I am slowly but surely working on converting some of my older patterns to pdf's and making them available via my Ravelry store. Here are the latest offerings: Cable and Rib Wrap Elinor (similar to the Cable and Rib Wrap, but scaled down to scarf dimensions) Catherine Zipper Cardigan More... Continue reading

Posted Mar 7, 2013 at Hei there Krissy!

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"New" books: "Knit Bright" and "Crochet Bright" now available!

My first two books, "Knits from the Heart" and "Crochet from the Heart" have been re-published in simplified formats. The new versions, titled "Knit Bright" and "Crochet Bright" respectively, feature the most popular projects from the original books. Both are available as printed books and as e-books. All three of... Continue reading

Posted Dec 14, 2012 at Hei there Krissy!

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Valerian Shawlette now available on Ravelry

(photo by Vivian Aubrey) The Valerian Shawlette, originally published as the July 2012 installment of Twisted's Shawlette Club, is now available to the public on Ravelry. The yarn used is Black Trillium Fiber Studio Lilt Sock, in the color Brown Sugar (custom dyed for Shawlette Club members). It was truly... Continue reading

Posted Oct 4, 2012 at Hei there Krissy!

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Snow Bird Stocking (Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts 2012)

Out September 4, the 2012 edition of Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts. Included in the magazine is my Snow Bird Stocking, a design inspired by Nordic decorative arts. Birds perch at the top of the stocking, above a field of stars and vines on the front side; the stripes on the... Continue reading

Posted Aug 28, 2012 at Hei there Krissy!

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Oregonian article on "My Grandmother's Knitting"

A nice article from Nancy Haught from the Oregonian, profiling Larissa Brown, Leigh Radford, Chrissy Gardner, and me. She interviewed us in the context of our all being contributors to Larrisa's book, "My Grandmother's Knitting: Family Stories and Inspired Knits from Top Designers". That's my design on the cover (yay!).... Continue reading

Posted Jul 29, 2012 at Hei there Krissy!

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Pattern Store: Scarves and Shawls

Welcome to my online pattern store! This floor: Scarves and Shawls The patterns below are available to purchase as pdf downloads; new patterns are added frequently, so be sure to visit again soon. (Click on the images to see a larger version of the photos) Modern Fana Scarf $5.00 buy... Continue reading

Posted Jul 26, 2012 at Hei there Krissy!

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Pattern Store: Hats

Welcome to my online pattern store! This floor: Hats The patterns below are available to purchase as pdf downloads; new patterns are added frequently, so be sure to visit again soon. (Click on the images to see a larger version of the photos) Modern Fana Hat $5.00 buy now The... Continue reading

Posted Jul 25, 2012 at Hei there Krissy!

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New patterns available

I haven't been posting much, but I have been a busy knitter. In addition to quite a few designs for various publications, yarn companies, sock clubs, etc, I have a couple new patterns for my line. The first is the (almost) Instant Baby Cardigan (modeled by my friend's adorable little... Continue reading

Posted May 14, 2012 at Hei there Krissy!

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Happy New Year! (now get back to work!)

Behind on the blog again. This time around, I'll blame the holiday season and a trip to Hawaii. I spent a week with the family in Hawi, on the northern tip of Hawaii Island (aka the Big Island). Aside from the beautiful weather, my favorite part of the island was... Continue reading

Posted Jan 20, 2012 at Hei there Krissy!

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Pico Accuardi have closed their doors, however the datebook should still be available for their vendors. http://www.picoaccuardi.com/vendors.html The rights to the pattern revert back to me in the coming year; however, at the moment I do not have publication rights to this pattern. I do plan on publishing it as a pdf once I have clearance to do so.

Commented Dec 27, 2011 on Pioneer Shawl at Hei there Krissy!

Pattern Store: Holiday

Welcome to my online pattern store! This floor: Holiday! The patterns below are available to purchase as pdf downloads; new patterns are added frequently, so be sure to visit again soon. (Click on the images to see a larger version of the photos) Nordic Christmas Stocking $6.00 buy now The... Continue reading

Posted Dec 16, 2011 at Hei there Krissy!

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Pattern Store: Hands and Feet

Welcome to my online pattern store! This floor: Hands and feet The patterns below are available to purchase as pdf downloads; new patterns are added frequently, so be sure to visit again soon. (Click on the images to see a larger version of the photos) Go Anywhere Gloves $5.50 buy... Continue reading

Posted Dec 16, 2011 at Hei there Krissy!

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Elsa Lancaster and deviant stitches

I'm finishing up a very simple pattern for a scarf, worked up in one of my new favorite yarns. The yarn is Twinkle Baby Chunky, from Classic Elite Yarns. It's a 100% wool bulky weight yarn with incredible loft and drape, and I am crazy for the colors. The scarf... Continue reading

Posted Dec 5, 2011 at Hei there Krissy!

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Weekend in Astoria

I just returned home from a lovely weekend in one of my favorite Oregon towns, Astoria. The mister was there to teach a weekend workshop, so I spent my time writing patterns, knitting, reading, gazing out the window, and enjoying some really fine food and drink. Astoria is a very... Continue reading

Posted Nov 6, 2011 at Hei there Krissy!

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