Cat Bordhi

Join the Magical MoMo Knit Along (KAL) with Sivia Harding and Val Curtis, starting Monday, March 25. Elevate your knitting skills as we dive into the wonder of Cat Bordhi's magical MoMo Cowls. Th...

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“They knit up quickly, take only one skein of yarn, are fun to felt, and make an enchanting gift for just about anyone, even billionaires, who may not own anything quite so intriguing and …...

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Experience the pure joy of stumbling upon a hidden gem - the enchanting Himalayan Cowl pattern. From its unexpected texture to its heartwarming story, this cowl captivates all who wear it. Get re...

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CAT'S ONE DOZEN MAGICAL MOMO COWLS August 25, 2023 buy the ebook buy the printed book WHAT IS A MOMO COWL?  It’s a magical solution to a Moebius puzzle I’ve been pondering since 2000...

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THE WHEREWITHALL VEST August 24, 2023 buy the pattern   This cozy vest can be knit with any weight yarn in any gauge suitable to that yarn. The super-friendly pattern uses your garter st...

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ANEMONE HATS August 23, 2023 buy the pattern   I have worn my own collection of these anemone hats for years and have grown used to being greeted by curious, suddenly cheerful strangers e...

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LACAPA AND DECOLORES August 22, 2023 buy the pattern   La Capa and DeColores, a cape and pair of half-sleeves, may be worn alone or together. The knitting is simple and serene, and the ...

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SEVEN SUPER SKILLS COWL WORKSHOP PATTERN SERIES August 21, 2023 buy the workshop pattern series     INTRODUCING MY NEW CAT BORDHI WORKSHOP PATTERN SERIES: Each pattern will teach a col...

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THE RIO CALINA COWL August 19, 2023 To all my dear friends out there…I want to let you know that I am dying. Don’t be worried, it’s apparently part of life! When I was … More The...

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WARM ALL WINTER August 18, 2023 buy the PATTERN TO PURCHASE THIS PATTERN FOR $8.00, CLICK HERE .    WHEN I AGREED TO TEACH AT THE VOGUE KNITTING LIVE EVENT IN IN NEW YORK CITY … Mo...

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DARDANELLES August 17, 2023 buy the pattern   All my life I have loved the beautiful word, Dardanelles, which is the name of the waterway that connects the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmar...

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HIDDEN TREASURE POCKET SOCKS WITH SWEET TOMATO HEELS August 16, 2023 buy the ebook buy the PATTERN   These practical, playful socks are the second design in my eBook, Cat’s Sweet Tomat...

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“When I first learned I had cancer,” said Catherine Bordi of Eastsound, “I was flooded with nameless emotions.” Of course, I cried at first. I didn’t want to lose my breasts. But for th...

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Cat designed this hat for her dear friend, Deb. Many of you know her as the talented caterer at Cat's retreats. Deb brought me the hats and claims it is easily her favorite and she wears it all F...

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The Zen Garden Capelet is the first Community Pattern to emerge from Cat’s legacy, pieced together from material developed by Cat herself, and only discovered since Cat’s passing. This beauti...

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Discover the enduring legacy of Cat Bordhi, a beloved pioneer in the knitting world, and how we're collectively working to safeguard her creative treasures. Dive into the story of Val Curtis's he...

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ABOUT THIS SITE Before Cat passed, I started working with her on a new site. Something that would be easy to navigate, would share Cat’s stories, and offer her community a place to gather. �...

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CAT BORDHI'S COLLECTION OF PORTABLE POCKETS AND SMALL GIFTS May 12, 2021 buy the ebook   WELCOME TO CAT BORDHI’S COLLECTION OF PORTABLE POCKETS AND SMALL GIFTS .   Sometimes things ...

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A LETTER FROM CAT'S HERMANO, JIM Our dear, beloved and loving Cat Bordhi has passed away this morning.   She touched and bettered so many lives.  We have been transformed by her creativity,...

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ASIAN DUMPLINGS: COMFORT FOOD AND A CRAFT PROJECT IN ONE! May 22, 2020 I’m not a food blogger, but I love to cook, eat, and make things with my hands. These dumplings are a … More T...

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  Note: If you are interested in this retreat, please email Cat.  Once we schedule it we shal let you know the dates and give you the opportunity to register. We have been incubating this �...

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In 2020 we’ll lead our third Magical Scottish Sojourn to Aberdeen, the Isle of Skye, and the Shetland Islands. Make yourself a nice cuppa tea as you sit down to read through our * … M...

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OCT 4-9, 2020.     FULL DETAILS:  2020 RESTORATIVE KNITTING RETREAT* Several years ago, I initiated a new retreat theme dear to my heart. The experience was so sweet for everyone that n...

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Join us as springtime blossoms on the island, with daffodils, flowering fruit trees, lambs, green leaves growing more visible day by day, and a feeling of freshness and new beginnings. I’ll...

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FEBRUARY 23—28, 2020 Full details: *2020 LTRCY* This is the first year I am opening this special retreat to the public. Each February for the past four years, a group of beloved knitters...

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COUNTING THE DAYS UNTIL WE ARE IN OUR BELOVED ICELAND ONCE MORE, HOPEFULLY WITH YOU! Knitting and cooking classes, soaking in geothermal bliss, meeting Icelandic knitters, fantastic food, ...

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A decade ago I designed my Wherewithall Vest. When I wore it to my island knitting retreats, my students begged for the pattern, and so about a year ago I began to develop just … More T...

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buy the ebook   Purchase this eBook for $20 with all 25 patterns and live video links.   This ebook is a set of 9 Folios, each one a separate PDF with several related patterns. This ...

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MOUNTAIN MITTS – WITH OR WITHOUT THUMBS May 31, 2017 buy the pattern   To purchase pattern for $8.00, click HERE . Includes 2 versions—with or without thumbs, and fully illustrate...

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GUADALUPE MITTS: AN INTENTIONALLY TRANSFORMATIVE DESIGN March 24, 2017 buy the pattern buy the ebook   To purchase this pattern for $8.00. click here: BUY GUADALUPE MITTS. Worked fla...

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ICELAND IN THE HEART OF WINTER February 6, 2016 Last spring our Icelandic friend, Valdi convinced my brother, Pecos and me that winter is the best time to go to Iceland. And like fools, …...

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HANDS ARE MIRACULOUS AND CURIOUS CREATURES September 2, 2015 The beautiful 80-year-old Peruvian hands you see above are preparing maiz for the next day’s tamales. My brother Pecos and I ...

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CRAFTSY MOEBIUS CLASS August 10, 2015 For a dozen years I have loved helping knitters cross the Moebius threshold. Now I can take you so much farther with the eight projects in this interac...

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NEW PATHWAYS FOR SOCK KNITTERS, BOOK ONE May 15, 2015 buy the ebook   New Pathways for Sock Knitters, which I published in 2007, has been reborn as an ebook. The $21.00 ebook, which �...

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VERSATILDES ~ A NEW LANDSCAPE FOR KNITTERS August 31, 2014 buy the ebook   One of the great joys of authoring an ebook is that I can add more designs as a free surprise, and … More ...

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A SHARED LIFE IN OAXACA February 28, 2014 Mis hermanos Pecos, Arturo, and I just finished hosting a week of culinary and knitting adventures in Oaxaca, Mexico. Before our week together, I ...

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THE ART OF FELFS – FELTED FOOTWEAR October 22, 2013 buy the ebook   You can purchase this  70-page ebook HERE  for $20 or the 14-page First Felfs for Families pattern for $6 HERE ...

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I HAD NO IDEA MY WORLD WAS FLAT UNTIL IT BECAME ROUND… June 17, 2013 After ten days in Perú, my heartbeat now pulses with a Peruvian rhythm and my dreams float like soft … More The ...

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ABOUT CAT AND PECOS January 10, 2013 Author, teacher, and knit designer Cat Bordhi and community engager Jim “Pecos” Petkiewicz share a prescient instinct and devotion for bringing out th...

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Author, teacher, and knit designer Cat Bordhi and community engager Jim “Pecos” Petkiewicz share a prescient instinct and devotion for bringing out the best in others. For several years...

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