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 […]
The Winter 2015 issue of Twist Collective came out last week, and I am thrilled to have my newest shawl pattern in it! Ripplerock is a large, cozy shawl perfect for snuggling into on cold days.The body has a solid all-over diamond pattern that provides both interest and warmth and is knitted down and out […]
My newest shawl pattern, Marlanna, is now available! Marlanna is a crescent-shaped shawl knit from the top down. The garter stitch body and stranded border are the perfect canvas to highlight the different colors in variegated yarns. This shawl can be knit with one skein of fingering weight yarn so it’s a perfect project to use that […]
My newest pattern, Havasu Falls, has just been released! Inspired by the amazing blues of Havasu Falls in the Grand Canyon and also by one of my all-time favorite songs (Havasu Falls by Michelle Malone), this crescent shawl is knit from the top down using one skein of Freia Ombre Lace in the colorway Ice Queen. […]