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
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My Box
"This is my box, this is my box... I never travel without my box. In the first drawer I keep my magic stones. One carnelian against all evil and envy. One moonstone to make you sleep. One red coral to heal your wounds. One lapis lazuli against quartern fever. One small jasper to help you … Continue reading My Box
Changing Yarn
There are many reasons why a knitter/crocheter changes yarn midway through a project. It may be that the pattern dictates this. Or the knitter gets bored of the same color and needs a change. Or they run out of a particular color and instead of trying to match the dye lots, she/he just keeps going … Continue reading Changing Yarn
Fresh Start
Have you ever wanted to take a new path for a while? Have you ever wanted a fresh new page in your sketchbook? Or perhaps an entirely new sketchbook designated to a particular subject matter? This is what's been brewing in my creative mind and heart lately. Change comes ever so slowly sometimes. Flashes, glimpses … Continue reading Fresh Start
Welcome All!
I'm so glad you're here! Thank you for visiting! Embarking on a new adventure can be a bit scary, but I am filled with excitement as I have SOOO many ideas and plans for us here on Knitterly Arts. Whether you are an avid knitter/crocheter, or a beginner, or just enjoy drawings and thoughts on … Continue reading Welcome All!
Meet Mortimer & Millicent
A love story in pictures... There are times when you just have to make them. You don't understand why. You're not going to give them to anyone. You want them for yourself. You know it will take time. A lot of time. But you just don't care, 'cause you swooned when you saw this book. … Continue reading Meet Mortimer & Millicent
A Silly Thing: Crochet Door Stopper Cover
Ideas have a way of getting a big toe in the door of my creative mind. Sometimes I shoo them away saying, "Oh that's just silly!" And I don't pay them any more mind. There are times, though, that I'll give way to the silly, open the door a bit more, and see what happens. … Continue reading A Silly Thing: Crochet Door Stopper Cover
*Magic*
Narnia My Backyard. Watercolor. 9"x12" As the world outside my windows begins, ever so slowly, to be veiled in white, a sense of anticipation and longing fills the hours. Everyday tasks take on a not-so-everyday glow. A trip to the grocery store becomes an adventure. Laundry becomes lighthearted. Cooking simmers with unprecedented warmth...chili, cornbread, rice … Continue reading *Magic*
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
Play!
I'm not very good at this. At least when you consider the inspiration from which I was drawing. As the whims of my creative fancy cycle through their seasons, I often find myself drooling over the work of mixed media artists out there. There are so many, but recently I came across Roben-Marie Smith's colorful … Continue reading Play!