While I was knitting the Holden Shawlette this summer, I was also designing a shawlette, one to crochet. I loved how the Holden Shawlette designer, Mindy Wilkes, was inspired by the waves of the ocean, having grown up going to Holden Beach here in NC. The idea for my crocheted shawl came while I was … Continue reading The Cherry Grove Shawlette
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Knitterly Notes
Have I ever told you I love to knit? And so I have...here and here and here. The only thing better than knitting, is to draw or paint what I'm knitting or crocheting. I loved making this little painting of my hands knitting a scarf. Mind you, this lace scarf was begun several years ago...but … Continue reading Knitterly Notes
Little Bird
A little pink bird sits in the Christmas tree in my studio sunroom. He looks out at me from the white branches (fake table-top tree:) as I sit every morning to sip guzzle coffee, to read and reflect. This is one of my newly acquired ornaments this year. I've spruced up this little tree, as … Continue reading Little Bird
Blankets & A Process
Forgive the dreadful photos (especially this one)...I was drawing/painting in the wee hours of the morning (have no idea why I'm up so early these days:( ) and taking photos at that time is near impossible, but there it is. The blankets are out in full force around our house and in use! Perhaps for … Continue reading Blankets & A Process
I Love Yarn!
Did you know that I love yarn?? Did you also know that today is "I Love Yarn Day"? Woo! Hoo!!!! I haven't shared much of my yarn goings on these days...so TODAY is the day!! I finished a vest that is waiting to be blocked and buttons added. I need to do this as the … Continue reading I Love Yarn!
On My DPNS
Say What? For those of you who do not knit, DPNS may be a new word. It's actually an anacronym for Double Pointed NeedleS. These are knitting needles which have points on both ends (instead of just one end) and are only about 8" long. I LOVE working on DPNS! They are used for knitting … Continue reading On My DPNS
Baby Step #9: Pyramid Gift Box Pattern
How an idea comes to life... 1. A shape pops into my head. Pyramid! 2. A question follows on its heels. How can I make that shape in knitting? 3. Paper & folding ensues. Ahh...so that's how! 4. Another question pops up. What can the shape be used for other than a sachet? 5. Leaving … Continue reading Baby Step #9: Pyramid Gift Box Pattern
Love, Love, Love!!!!
Be still my beating heart!!! This past Monday was a day off from school for my kids. Maddie and I often declare such days, "A Making Day". Sometimes we work on something together, sometimes we work on our own projects silently, with music going, but nevertheless together. These are sweet memories I will always cherish. … Continue reading Love, Love, Love!!!!