Sometimes, when designing a new pattern, the pattern idea comes first and then the search for the right yarn begins. And other times, like now, a beautiful skein of yarn arrives and the work to create the perfect pattern for it begins. I received a skein of Manos del Uruguay’s Marina yarn and immediately started the task of […]
Well, it’s finally October. Which means it’s supposedly Fall. I say “supposedly” because the high temperature here today was 91º! Even though the weather isn’t playing along, I am definitely planning my Fall knitting. Hopefully the weather will catch up to me soon! As I’ve mentioned about a million times on this blog, Fall is my absolute favorite […]
I can’t believe we are past the half-way point for 2016. I took a little time off from designing at the beginning of the year to concentrate on some projects around the house. Then life threw us a curveball when our mini-dachshund, Frank, began dislocating his shoulder. After many vet trips and referrals to surgeons […]
When Craftsy contacted me about trying their new in-house yarn, Cloudborn Fibers, I excitedly agreed! I chose to try out their Superwash Merino Worsted Twist and I knew exactly what I wanted to make with it. A Baa-ble hat! The colors I chose are (from left to right) Sky Blue, Natural, Slate Heather, and Scarlet. When the […]
I first discovered Spool Magazine last week on Linda Permann’s blog and I knew I had to have it! I subscribed immediately and got my first issue on Saturday (talk about getting it to me quickly!). Spool is a quarterly, tabloid-sized (11×17) magazine printed on heavy (i.e. quality) newsprint. I actually love the larger size […]