I’ve got two new patterns out this month and it’s also Gift-A-Long time! So that means a SALE! Look for the coupon code below! Diya Diya is an asymmetrical triangular shawl knit from side to side. The garter stitch sections with the simple lace pattern create endless possibilities for color and design. And there are NO […]
It’s Gift-A-Long time! And the kick-off sale is in full swing! You can currently get 25% off ALL of my self-published patterns on Ravelry (or here on my website) with the coupon code giftalong2016. Sale ends Nov. 30th at 11:59 pm EST. This year there are more than 300 designers participating in the Gift-A-Long! That […]
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 […]