It’s been three long months since I’ve posted but I’ve continued to knit every day. I tell my friends, I now knit full time. I’m fortunate to have a stash of yarn that will last for a long time and since all my favorite festivals have been cancelled, I’ve decided to work my way through… Continue reading De-Stashing my way through Quarantine
I’ve been home for two weeks now and expect to be home for at least 3 more weeks. First thing I did was make a list of all the projects that have been on my mind for months. Now is a good time to finish some and start others. I’m blessed with an abundant stash… Continue reading Quarantine Knitting
I just published Splendid Squares hat knitting pattern HERE. Splendid Squares is knit on U.S. Size 7 needles using worsted weight yarn. It’s a simple to follow pattern creating a nice texture. This version uses North Light Fibers Atlantic. It is a wonderful 100% Falkland Islands Merino Wool in worsted weight yarn. The yarn is… Continue reading More Hat Knitting Patterns
My hat knitting started last Summer as a de-stash project for the many skeins of yarn that I’ve accumulated and has evolved into designing hat patterns of my own. Today I’d like to introduce the Cobblestone Lane Hat knitting pattern. The Cobblestone Lane Hat is knit on U.S. Size 6 and 7 circular knitting needles… Continue reading New Hat Knitting Pattern
Every year I visit both the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival in May and the Garden State Festival in September. Some years I attend Rhinebeck but this year I decided to attend SAFF in Asheville, North Carolina. I combined it with a visit to the Biltmore Estate which has been on my “places to visit”… Continue reading SAFF Fiber Festival
In September I visited the NJ Sheep and Wool Festival once again. This is my local show, less than an hour away so I went both days. Day one was about walking around and checking out the sheep and all the vendors. I’ve fallen in love with these Babydoll Sheep. They are a little smaller… Continue reading 2019 NJ Sheep and Wool Festival
I recently started to swatch new stitch patterns again after about 6 months of working with my yarn stash. I spent the Summer knitting hats and designing a few. I’ll be posting more about those soon. In the meantime, be sure to sign up for my newsletter so you can be the first to see… Continue reading Knit Stitch Pattern Saturday
Today I am happy to share with you the knitting pattern for this rectagular pillow cover. Knit in cotton, it will provide plenty of comfort in any room of your home while adding a pop of color to your decor. This pattern is part of the Finishing Touches KAL hosted by the Underground Crafter. Complete… Continue reading Knitting Pattern for a Pillow Cover
At the beginning of June, I decided that it was time to reduce my stash of both fabric and yarn. I have a huge amount of fabric waiting to be turned into project bags and shopping bags. I began by re-organizing all my fabric. I was amazed at how much I’ve accumulated. All those years… Continue reading Summer De-Stash
It’s 10 years since I first attended the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival and I continue to find new and wonderful yarns and tools every year. This year I also met and spent time knitting with a wonderful group of women at the hotel. My prized purchase this year if this shaker yarn box by… Continue reading Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival 2019
