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Yarn-along: multiple projects … multiple reads
~ Two of my favorite things are knitting and reading, and the evidence of this often shows up in my photographs. I love seeing what other people are knitting and reading as well. So, what are you...
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Yarn-along: on porches and pretties
~ Two of my favorite things are knitting and reading, and the evidence of this often shows up in my photographs. I love seeing what other people are knitting and reading as well. So, what are you...
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My design in the news: Spring is Sprung poncho!
Spring is Sprung shawl Woke up this morning to a Craftsy newsletter about Spring and inspirational designs …. Spring is Sprung (available on Ravelry or Craftsy) is a fun poncho knit with three shades...
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Designs: my newest to go “live”
Good Sunday evening … I’ve been a tad productive in the knitting/pattern writing area lately and haven’t posted the links. So, here are my latest designs: A Slice of Summer … a half-circle shawl Flight...
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Yarn-along: of shawls and sweaters and stories
~ Two of my favorite things are knitting and reading, and the evidence of this often shows up in my photographs. I love seeing what other people are knitting and reading as well. So, what are you...
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Mary, Mary … quite contrary
So, how does your garden grow? In a perfect world, mine would be all knitted flowers like my latest blanket/shawl pattern: Mary, Mary … quite contrary blanket/shawl Mary, Mary is similar to my Miss...
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Stop the presses … look what I got in today’s mail:
I love getting books in the mail: 101 Lace One-Skein Wonders but this one is particularly exciting …. especially page 242: page 242 of 101 Lace One-Skein Wonders I don’t care for the way the model is...
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A Christmas Gift for you …
if you can knit, you can make this super simple cowl that is knit in the round so it goes really quickly … and the pattern is FREE! Movie Time … a cowl so simple you can knit it while watching a movie...
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Yarn-along: of swaps and sickness
~ Two of my favorite things are knitting and reading, and the evidence of this often shows up in my photographs. I love seeing what other people are knitting and reading as well. So, what are you...
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Motivated Monday – a new design and spring cleaning
Fun design, huh? Uber easy garter striping is knit side to side and then a fun Diamond Edging is knit. This one is done using Spring Gate’s cashmere/bamboo blend so it has amazing drape and warmth for...
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EZ-inspired designs: January Aran Caps
January Aran caps – a watch cap and a tam-o-shanter Good morning … it’s a SNOW DAY here today (yippee!) so I’m able to post this design that I’ve been working on. I mentioned back at the beginning of...
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Stranded Colorwork Fun …
A fun, short poncho (enough to keep shoulders/upper arms cozy without impeding arm movement) that highlights a traditional stranded colorwork design in a modern, chic manner. The man-and-woman are...
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A new design … Christmas Baby shawl or blanket!
I know we are still in the dog-days of summer, with temps here in Virginia in the 80s and 90s … but this design is just too cute not to post now (and this gives y’all time to make it before Christmas!)...
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A rainy October day … and a cozy knit-design for ya!
Shores of Innisfree poncho This one is so soft … so comfy … so cozy for cold blustery days, like today in Virginia. The loose, meandering cables are knit flat and then turned on the side to knit the...
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Perfect Design for Wintery Weather!
Love Norway poncho I can’t wait to go to Norway … some day. But I’ve always loved the look of Norwegian knits in bi-chormatic colorways, lovely/large motifs, and cozy winter styles. That’s what I’ve...
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Here’s one to get you ready for the Fall
A front view of the Cozy Celtic Cozy I call this one Cozy Celtic Cozy … cuz that sums it up completely! The worsted-weight wool tweed yarn (sample shown used 9 skeins Knit Picks Wool of the Andes...
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A design from the England Trip ….
Kensington Gardens Shawlette On a recent trip to England, my 16yod and I spent much time wandering the criss-crossing paths of Kensington Gardens. All paths seemed to lead to Kensington Palace … which...
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Another design inspired by the England trip!
England during the summer can be stormy and dark, overcast and blustery, or bright and shiny with greens everywhere. I designed (and knit) this shawlette while I was there as a souvenir of my trip....
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A Fun Fair Isle Accessory for Fall and Winter
A bit of colorwork, mixed with a contrasting broken rib, and you have a great cowl that will be your go-to accessory thru the Fall and into Winter. This one can be pulled up, pulled down or just worn...
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I’m on a shawlette binge … but I think you’ll love this one!
The Kingfisher Shawlette, with its graceful shaping and colors, will be a show-stopper! The garter striping in five complementary colors drapes beautifully while the lace “hem” adds just a touch of...
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