I'm taking a break from writing my latest pattern. I don't seem to have the brain power to finish the chart right now. Not that the chart is complicated because it's not. It's not complicated by any stretch of the imagination, but getting it into the pattern layout just the way I ... Read More about Next Up
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Busy Times
The past week has been a busy one. I spent most of my time working on reformatting my patterns and created a new pattern layout. It's not too different from what I previously had, but I do like it a little bit more. I purchased a new laptop just for the design business and have been busy ... Read More about Busy Times
Back to the Grind
We're back to our regular routine. Almost. Doug went back to work today; Liam went back to school yesterday. Juliana doesn't go back to preschool until next week, but having her out of school for a few more days actually gives me more time so I'm not complaining. I'm guessing most ... Read More about Back to the Grind
Ritter
Back in 2012 (ha!), Jocelyn from Dubai Knits approached me about doing a pattern for one of her yarns. I was so excited to do this, and the yarn she sent me was just gorgeous. She sent me two different colors of yarn that coordinated beautifully so I started working on ideas for a two-colored shawl. ... Read More about Ritter
Yarn Along
From Ginny: ~ Two of my favorite things are knitting and reading, and the evidence of this often shows up in my photographs. I love seeing what other people are knitting and reading as well. So, what are you knitting or crocheting right now? What are you reading? Take a photo and share it either ... Read More about Yarn Along