I'm participating in the first Indie Designer Giftalong. All of my self-published patterns are 25% off with the coupon code 'giftalong'. The code is good through the end of this week. It's more than a sale though. Much more! The giftalong is a knit/crochet along as well. Pick your ... Read More about Giftalong 2013
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Last Day
Today is the last day of October and the last day of Down Syndrome Awareness month. Awareness, blah. Over it. I'd rather have acceptance, inclusion, and respect. He is so proud of the fact that he is a Cub Scout. This is the one activity that he so wanted to join. It's all he talked about ... Read More about Last Day
Rhinebeck 2013
I went to Rhinebeck for the first time this year. Oh, it was so much fun. Everything about this trip was fantastic. Good friends, a nice place to stay, perfect weather, good food, good knitting, and lovely yarn. Instead of trying to explain all the details, here are some pictures. Our Rhinebeck ... Read More about Rhinebeck 2013
Gambel Shawl
I have a pattern in the recent issue of Knitscene. ©Harper's Point/Knitscene ©Harper's Point/Knitscene ©Harper's Point/Knitscene Gambel is a top-down, triangular shawl. The upper portion of the shawl is a very simple k2, p4 rib. The bottom edge has a series of large eyelets that flow ... Read More about Gambel Shawl
Symmes
Earlier this past spring, I was contacted by a fellow designer, Tanis Gray, wanting to know if I would like to design a piece for a yarn company to support a new yarn line. Tanis told me a little about the company and gave me one design guideline (a triangular shawl). I was in. Our Back 40 brings ... Read More about Symmes