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Introducing Kabuki!
On June 12, 2025, a very special pattern is launching to celebrate the release of my upcoming memoir, Geri o Shimasu. KABUKI is a poncho,...

Alia Luria
Jun 6, 20252 min read


Travel by Gourdlight / Torrid Tutorial: Frilly Cast On
This short video provides a tutorial for doing the frilly cast on method. This video will be helpful for a number of Crypto Knits...

Alia Luria
Jun 19, 20231 min read


Mini Tutorial: Easy Circular Cast On
This short video provides a tutorial for doing an easy circular cast on. This video will be helpful for a number of Crypto Knits...

Alia Luria
Jan 3, 20221 min read


Celebrate the Smallidays with SMALLAPALOOZA
Like many people, sometimes I get into a mental funk. Impossible, right? Well, it’s true. This month, the Emma’s Yarn Smallidays 2021...

Alia Luria
Dec 8, 20211 min read


Mini Tutorial: Weaving in Ends the Easy Way
This short video provides a tutorial for weaving in the ends of yarn as you knit rather than waiting until the project is finished. It...

Alia Luria
Dec 7, 20211 min read


Test Knit Call: Take Me to Rhinebeck Cocoon
Introduction I designed Take Me to Rhinebeck because I love, love, love circular shawls, but I find them hard to wear. If the design is...

Alia Luria
Dec 3, 20214 min read


Introduction to the Take Me to Rhinebeck Cocoon Sweater
I designed Take Me to Rhinebeck because I love, love, love circular shawls, but I find them hard to wear. If the design is spread out for...

Alia Luria
Nov 21, 20212 min read


Test Knit Call: Funfetti Cupcake Tee (CLOSED)
Introduction The Funfetti Cupcake Tee is named for the gorgeous variegated colorway that is used for the “sprinkles” effect of the lace...

Alia Luria
Nov 4, 20214 min read


Introduction to the Funfetti Cupcake Tee & Fit Guide
Knit from one variegated colorway and one solid, this tee can be worn on its own or paired with a blouse for a topper as we move through...

Alia Luria
Nov 1, 20211 min read


Funfetti Cupcake Tee: I-Cord Cast On
This video provides a tutorial for working the i-cord cast on used in the Funfetti Cupcake Tee. This video is a companion to the...

Alia Luria
Oct 31, 20211 min read


Funfetti Cupcake Tee: Mattress Stitch Seaming
This video provides a tutorial for seaming the i-cord shoulders of the Funfetti Cupcake Tee. This video is a companion to the knitting...

Alia Luria
Oct 30, 20211 min read


Chiti's Solace: Climbing Flower Pattern
This video provides a tutorial for certain stitches found in the Climbing Flower Stitch Pattern in the Chiti’s Solace shawl. This video...

Alia Luria
Oct 4, 20211 min read


Chiti's Solace: Judy's Magic Cast On and Shawl Setup
This video provides a tutorial for casting on the Chiti’s Solace shawl using Judy’s Magic Cast On. This video is a companion to the...

Alia Luria
Oct 2, 20211 min read


Test Knit Call: Chiti's Solace (CLOSED)
Introduction Colors of Lumin is a very special collection of patterns developed as a companion to and in celebration of the launch of my...

Alia Luria
Oct 1, 20214 min read


Stash Dive Saturday: Gradient Yarn Edition
An installment of the Crypto Knits vlog. I do some stash diving and shows you projects related to the yarns that I’m highlighting. Learn...

Alia Luria
Sep 3, 20211 min read


Introduction to Chiti's Solace
This is the first pattern in the Colors of Lumin Collection, a special knit pattern collection that complements my second novel,...

Alia Luria
Aug 30, 20211 min read


Mini Tutorial: Making Magic Knots
This short video provides a tutorial for joining two ends of yarn using a magic knot. This video is a companion to multiple knitting...

Alia Luria
Aug 29, 20211 min read


Starry Night: Tassel Construction
This video provides a tutorial for creating the tassel used in the Starry Night cowl. This video is a companion to the knitting pattern...

Alia Luria
Aug 29, 20211 min read


Starry Night: Moebius Cast On
This video provides a tutorial for the moebius cast on used in the Starry Night cowl. This video is a companion to the knitting pattern....

Alia Luria
Aug 29, 20211 min read


Starry Night: Alternating Cable Bind Off
This video provides a tutorial for the alternating cable bind off used in the Starry Night cowl. This bind off is suggested as the...

Alia Luria
Aug 28, 20211 min read
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