Gina Fama Röckenwagner (she/her) is a color-obsessed knit designer and textile artist based in Los Angeles, California. Her work has been featured in Vogue Knitting, Pom Pom Quarterly, and Purl Soho’s eponymous blog. She founded her line of soft, comfortable, and size-inclusive clothing, SOFT HAUS, in 2015. When not working on yarn-related endeavors, Gina can be found quilting, biking, baking and watching trashy tv with her cats, Paloma and Blooper.
As soon as KNOMAD launched, STRATUS quickly became one of my favorite yarns in the line. This unconventional blend of non superwash merino wool and nylon has a soft, dry hand, perfect for all kinds of garments and weather. This Spring, I want to knit a tank top to wear with jeans and skirts. […]
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I have a well-documented love affair with the color pink. My childhood bedroom was painted a light bubble gum pink, at my request. I started dyeing my hair pink in 2016, even getting married with pink hair in 2019. I recently visited the Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo, California for my birthday. We stayed […]
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Cardigans have long played a starring role in my wardrobe. As an avid sweater knitter, I’m always looking for great new cardigan patterns to try out. Petite Knit’s Sunday Cardigan – Mohair Edition immediately caught my eye. I love the rib detail on the yoke as it is eye-catching yet simple. I had followed a […]
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Green is trending for spring! This color has been popping up like a weed on all types of things. I’ve spotted purses, shoes, interiors, and make-up in this fresh shade. But there is a gaping hole in my wardrobe, and I’m cooking up plans to fill that hole with a hand-knit tank top in a […]
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If you follow me on Instagram, you know I’m always working on a mixed yarn cardigan for myself! These chunky cardigans with pockets are exactly the thing I want to wear every day in our mild, beachside southern California climate. Recently I acquired some beautiful yarn that isn’t the softest. I thought of pairing the […]
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Recently on the blog, we looked at how MARSHMALLOW DK and SPARK take dye. Using the same process to dye each skein revealed the subtle and obvious differences between superwash and nonsuperwash wool. If you missed this blog post the first time around, feel free to check it out at this link! As a […]
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I’ve been enjoying listening to 90’s female artists during quarantine. There’s nothing like a little Bjork or Cranberries to brighten my day! My musical tastes of late inspired me to dye a grungy, faded black yarn with pops of bright neon. Learn how to dye it yourself below! MATERIALS 1 skein of Knomad MARSHMALLOW […]
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Learn how to dye a Valentine’s day themed color on our Marshmallow DK yarn! This confection is bound to satisfy your sweet tooth. MATERIALS 3 skeins of Knomad MARSHMALLOW DK yarn – 100% Superwash Merino Wool. We designed this project for MARSHMALLOW, but it would also work well on any of our yarns with superwash […]
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“What is the difference between superwash and non superwash wool?” is a question we often hear at KNOMAD! The unique array of wool options we offer at KNOMAD, including superwash and non superwash, or natural wool, prompts one to wonder what makes each wool we offer so special. We are going to explore the differences […]
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Space dye yarn is a fun technique to have in your arsenal. We show you how to do it with an easy technique using plastic wrap! Learn how on our incredibly soft STRATUS, a blend of merino and nylon. I think this finished yarn would make an incredible pair of socks! MATERIALS 1 […]
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