It's time! I can FINALLY talk about my Alhambra Shawl design, because I released it earlier this week on Ravelry! First of all, let me explain the name of this shawl. I had, way back when, decided to create a collection of designs based on the theme of "medieval places." I wanted my …
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Wilmington Capelet
In the last few weeks, I've been working hard to release some new designs. April isn't generally a big sales month for knitting patterns, at least for me, but I'm antsy sitting at home here, especially without my full-time work, and I need to focus on something. So, last week, I released a new …
How to Add a Detachable Pompom
I hope all of you are staying safe, staying healthy, and staying inside. This is a difficult time for so many of us, and we look to those activities we can still enjoy, those activities that calm us and make us feel fulfilled and productive, those that provide a sense of stability in this storm of …
How To Block a Tam or Beret
I'm a bit of an Outlander fanatic. Yes, I admit it. I love the books. I love the show. I love just about every single thing about this series. And for those who follow the show, Season Five is scheduled to air one week from today. I can hardly contain myself, even though I've read the book and …
A New Year of Lopi
In the midst of holiday mayhem, my brother came for a visit from the UK. It was so nice to have here for a few days, to celebrate a late Christmas with him, and just enjoy a little time to chat! And, of course, it goes without saying that I had some Icelandic Lopi sweaters lined up for him to model! …