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!

Art To Wear!

There have been a hand full of times when I have envisioned, planned, created, and enjoyed the result so much so it makes me float on clouds for a few days. This  may sound a bit arrogant, but it isn't meant to. Perhaps it is the reward for a creative person when they are able to … Continue reading Art To Wear!

Knitterly Things

I thought I'd share with you some things that are inspiring me these days. They aren't in any particular order, though the first one is special to me: #1. You must check out this brand new blog by a young gal who has a beautiful outlook on life and is so very creative! Click here to … Continue reading Knitterly Things

Healing and Knitting

An alternate title to this post could be: What I Forgot That I Knew Sometimes that's the way of it...I forget things that I've known so well. Knitting reminds me that things take time. And this week in particular, I've been reminded that healing takes time. Healing of any kind takes lots of time. Major … Continue reading Healing and Knitting

Adventure Shawl

Millicent loves this shawl! I can't say I blame her. I started it before the recent "knitting adventure." Packed it for the travels. You see it there at #2. Macy is standing on the lime green for the ruffle. I did not get that far while in hospital. But I actually felt well enough to … Continue reading Adventure Shawl

Dreaming in Yarn

Recuperating from major surgery affords one a lot of time to think and dream. In between the bouts of discomfort and the fog of pain meds, ideas drift through my hopeful head. Shawls and capelets to knit and crochet, drawings and paintings of knitterly things seem to waft through the air as I convalesce. I've … Continue reading Dreaming in Yarn

Draw (and Knit) in Public

At the beginning of May, I sat drawing with other artist friends at the Ciener Botanical Gardens here in downtown Kernersville. This is our favorite spot in the warmer months for our Friday morning drawing sessions. In the winter we move indoors to the wonderful Eclection shop downtown. Below is one of the last drawings I … Continue reading Draw (and Knit) in Public

Life in a Knitted Sock

As I browse through the photos I've taken, some instagrammed, some not... I realize there's a lot of life lived during the span of time it takes to knit a pair of socks. A new pair begins when I've finished the last pair. There are the soccer games and practices, mentioned in this recent post. … Continue reading Life in a Knitted Sock