Knitting & Pontificating on TV!
I was happily sitting in the Phoenix airport, getting to know Michelle Hunter of Knit Purl Hunter fame, when along came a cameraman for a local TV news program. New airline regulations are going into effect and he wanted to interview me about them. [...]
TNNA Phoenix
Day two of TNNA in Phoenix. It's been fun showing some of the yarn companies sneak peaks of my book. I've had the pleasure of walking the convention floor with one of my very favorite designers, Stephannie Tallent. She has a fantastic book coming [...]
Proof It’s Genetic
My cousin sent me ancestral family photos recently. I had to laugh when I came across this one of my paternal grandmother's aunt. Some things never change!
Fenimore
I love patterns that offer interesting construction. With its intriguing cables weaving in and out, Jared Flood's Fenimore tam fits the bill nicely. I couldn't wait to use the beautiful Brooklyn Tweed Shelter yarn calling to me from my stash. Subtle flecks of color give the yarn depth without [...]
Free Knit Picks Sock Pattern
Dubbed the Cushy Chroma Socks due to their warmth and thickness, these socks make for perfect winter knitting. I don't know about you, but as the hectic holidays wind down, I'm always in the mood for some easy, quick knits. The Cushy Chroma Socks [...]
We Have Winners!
We have three winners from the anniversary contest! Congratulations to Lorraine, KarinW and Michelle. Your names were drawn using a random number generator. Thank you to all who participated! As we get ready to welcome Winter, here's a parting shot of Fall, taken in [...]
Tonalita Sock Pattern – Now Free
Just in time for holiday and cold weather knitting, I give you my Tonalita Socks pattern... for free! Made of Trendsetter's lovely, soft Tonalita yarn, the socks are just right for lounging around the fire, giving as gifts, and even wearing to bed on [...]