My passion for all things yarn resulted in me becoming a published author. But how did it start?
Journey with me. Find out what I am working on and what I am using.
This is what you get when you ask GPT for a sketch of a hooded, crocheted ruana, done in many different stitch patterns in many different colours. Not too bad, but not quite what I have in my head. But it will give you a reasonable idea of where I …
As you can see, taking photos of new designs are very difficult when most of your belongings are in storage! I can’t even complain about it, as this is totally my choice of life right now. Just to give you a giggle, that beautiful piece of wood holding the cowl …
I planned to knit a scarf, but it turned into a shawl. It is dainty and classical, and I love it. You can wear it open, knotted, or draped around and knotted. The crescent shape is knitted from the top down, with a crochet cast off to create delicate little …
I hate knitting scarfs. The first reason is that it is such a long and boring knit. The second reason is that one side of the scarf looks wonderful, but the wrong side always makes its appearance when the scarf if worn. And most often, the wrong side isn’t as …
Therapy. Pure therapy. This is what this knit was to me. I love knitting cables. I love an i-cord finish. I love knit and purl stitch patterns to provide texture. And the best of all? The yarn. Oh my goodness, the yarn was heavenly. The solo skein I used for …
The next cowl is the series is another mindless one. It is perfect for those times when you actually want to binge watch something on TV but still want to knit. Or when you have company for an entire week, like we just did. I needed to have something on …
This is the second design in the Solo Skein Series. If you don’t know what this is all about, read the previous blog entry first. I designed the Zaskia cowl while we were visiting our children in New Zealand. Obviously I went a big overboard with the yarn shopping while …
The first pattern in The Solo Skein Series is actually nothing to write home about. It is so easy, that I can’t even sell the pattern on Ravelry. But it has a place and a purpose. So, let me inspire you. You need a gift – FAST! Knitting in stocking …
Most serious knitters own a special hank of yarn. Whatever the reason was for that hank to land in your stash, it is often difficult to find a worthy project for that one special hank of yarn.
I confess. I am absolutely obsessed with Measure & Make patterns. I mean really obsessed. I think you will become obsessed too, once you have used one of these patterns. The options to customize the pattern to your own preference, is simply endless. The grey garment on the left, was …
