A Shop of Their Own

I've been moving into a new shop lately! An Etsy Shop that is. Mind you, my previous Etsy shop is still open as well with a new banner also! I felt like my shop was too jumbled and wasn't clear as to what I was actually selling. So I've divided the items into a new … Continue reading A Shop of Their Own

Artful Friends

I am blessed with quite a few artful friends with whom I enjoy getting together to draw or paint, knit or crochet. The above sketch is of myself and a friend who is also named Jennifer. We both love multiple expressions of creativity, including knitting. Hence the shawls we both had knitted and wore to … Continue reading Artful Friends

New Tricks!

You've heard that saying about teaching an old dog.... Well, I'm here to prove it wrong! I'm not exactly "old" but I am learning some new tricks! And with a hiccup here and there, they have turned out quite well. In the most recent issue of Cast On, there is a beautiful scarf designed by … Continue reading New Tricks!

This & That

Here are a few things that might tickle your fancy, as they have mine! I have been so surprised and grateful for the response to my latest shawl pattern, Stripes & Ribbons! I'm very excited that so many folks want to knit this shawl! And I can't wait to see their versions of it! I … Continue reading This & That

*New Shawl Pattern!

I absolutely love shawls! I love wearing them and knitting them, crocheting them and designing them! Here's a new one I've just uploaded to my Etsy Shop for any who would like to make this colorful shawl.  This shawl is knitted from the top down to the tip of the triangle, alternating colors to create … Continue reading *New Shawl Pattern!

Change in Direction

Some time ago, in a flurry of excitement, I had a most colorful idea to re-cover a tired looking hassock with crochet!! Bright colors, circles, surrounded by crisp white...yes, this would be perfect! I hook and hook, round and round. My youngest daughter, who likes to sit in the chair next to me and chat … Continue reading Change in Direction

Owls All Around Me

Can you take it? One more drawn "selfie" in a recent knit? I'm not prone to selfies, but if it allows me an opportunity to draw a face and a bit of knitting...well, ok. I received this gorgeous dusty blue Baby Alpaca Grande yarn by Plymouth from my mom for Christmas. I knew just the … Continue reading Owls All Around Me

My 18″ Doll Crochet Designs

If Genevieve was an 18" doll (how fun would THAT be?), she would probably wear a couple of cool crocheted outfits when she isn't wearing her blue polka-dotted dress! You may not know about this, but I have two crochet design patterns for 18" Dolls that are available through Maggie's Crochet!  This one (pictured above … Continue reading My 18″ Doll Crochet Designs

Life is Like a Knitting Pattern

  I've been knitting what presented itself as a fairly easy oversized sweater. It is basically two big squares with minimal shoulder and neck shaping and a bit of fair isle design at the bottom. Sleeves are just a simple steady increase. Sew it all together with a stand up collar. Big yarn. Big needles. … Continue reading Life is Like a Knitting Pattern

Did You Know?

Did you know that I have a whole section here on my blog with FREE knit and crochet patterns???? Yes, just for you, the knitter or crocheter! And I have JUST ADDED another pattern to the FREE line-up! Snowy Frostman used to sell on Etsy for $5, but now you can download it for FREE … Continue reading Did You Know?