AudKnits iButton
I love being able to follow my blog from my iPad and iPhone, using a simple click of an icon. Did you know you can add a custom AudKnits button to the screen of your Apple device? My brilliant webmaster Alex created a bookmark that shows [...]
Taygete
An end of summer treat, Taygete was a fun shawl to make. The pattern's garter stitch center made for good social knitting, and then the edges provided that kind of quiet-time knitting where I enjoyed concentrating on the lace. Anzula Squishy yarn is a [...]
California Revival Knits Winner
Congratulations are in order! Victoria from Summerville, South Carolina, won the drawing for the beautiful California Revival Knits.
California Revival Knits Giveaway
I've been a little grumpy lately. Then I came across a news item that says that August is "Admit You're Happy Month" which seems also to be known as "Happiness Happens" month. One article even says that the month includes National Smile Week and National Friendship Week. [...]
Oh Baby, Oh Baby
These cute little guys love to play on my lawn. After chasing each other around and playing hide-and-seek behind the pine trees, they settled in for a graze, a kiss and a nap.
Color Affection
A shawl pattern I've long wanted to make is Color Affection by designer Veera Välimäki . I've seen it on Ravelry in many gorgeous color combinations, and I love the interesting effect the short rows create. I made mine with Swans Island Natural Colors Merino Fingering. As [...]
TNNA Book Signing
I had a wonderful whirlwind of a day on Saturday at TNNA. Getting to see old friends is the best part of TNNA. And then there's getting to meet new ones. I was delighted to meet Cap Sease (you remember how much I love [...]