Hi! I’m Jill.
I write knitting patterns for YOU! As a professional knitting instructor, I have taught hundreds. From working with people who have advanced skills to those having never held needles, I’ve heard and seen it all!
So I understand what knitters want:
A pattern that will motivate you and make you excited. A pattern that is easy to read! A pattern that will teach you something.
Written like you are in a class with me, Knit Sisu patterns have the foundation and determination of SISU behind them, Strength in Design.
The way I design…
Inspiration - I am inspired by great yarn, nature & geometric designs. I’m a Capricorn through and through!
Construction - I try to make all pieces with easy construction, even if seaming is required. I knit both top-down & bottom-up (although I prefer the latter).
Thought - I design for you! And I’m open to all thoughts, feelings, and musings. Let me know what you like!
We are a Coast Guard family, my husband is a pilot and his job moves us every few years. Our lives are full with friends and family around the country.
If I’m not knitting, I’m cooking! I have almost as many cookbooks as I do yarn skeins, and even used to own a cooking blog. So if your needles need a break, let’s discuss our next meal.
I have a Masters of Arts in Teaching, so if you ever want to talk brain development, or communicating creative skills to multiple intelligences, we can do that, too.
Loves are my family, friends, yoga, gray rainy days, snow, autumn leaves, wooded forests, flowers, birds, coffee, tea, and my Mom’s snickerdoodle cookies. Oh, and of course, cozy, knit things.