For A Moment I Was Morticia
So I’m knitting. Nothing out of the ordinary there. I’m making a scarf for a very distinguished older gentleman from church who goes out of his way to be nice […]
Making Minis for Christmas - a free pattern
Instead of one or two big stockings, make Minis For Christmas! Bunches of them. Here is a free knit pattern for mini Christmas stockings.
I’m an Accomplished Sock Knitter… but I used to suck at at it
Even as a baby, beginning knitter I had big plans for making my own socks. At the time I was struggling with that pesky purl stitch but I knew, someday, […]
My Mary Lennox
My Mary is done. Finally. The Mary Lennox shawl, designed by Kate Poe, is inspired by little Mary’s adventures in the tale, The Secret Garden. It’s a classic pi shawl and […]
Happy Thanksgiving!
I’ll admit I’ve been looking forward to recommending this pattern and I almost could not wait until turkey day. Sad because its a crochet pattern and you don’t crochet? Cheer […]
Warming A Cold Shoulder - A capelet in handspun
A caplet is just the thing to warm up those shoulders on a chilly day. Here is a free knit pattern for one in chunky weight yarn.
Sunday Round-Up
The weather was yucky and so I got lots and lots done! The weather here in Austin has been pretty cruddy recently but not so cruddy that we’ve earned the […]
A Knit Leaf In Three Sizes
Its autumn that that means leaves. Here is a free pattern for knitted leaves in three sizes: coaster, washcloth, and place mat. Enjoy!
Stuff I Found in my Yarn Stash
Is it possible to have too many knitting accessories? Just a little while ago I went looking for my 40-inch size 8 circulars. I knew the last time I’d used […]
Why My Mary Lennox Shawl Still Isn't Done!
Nope, she still isn’t done. Yep, I feel bad about it. Not so bad that I’m willing to ignore everything else and work on just my Mary Lennox Shawl. Obviously, […]