From Kit Tyler dropping her ball of yarn under the settle in Wethersfield, MA to the knitted espionage of intrepid housewives in WWII, stories (both true and fictional) are what first drew me to knitting. Many of my favorites are from people and eras long past; but the story of Peace Fleece DK is one …
Pattern Release—Ealhswith Hat
It’s here, it’s here! The Ealhswith Hat is now available for download on Ravelry, and it’s 25% off until midnight on October 19th, 2019! I’m so, so excited about this design. The matching mittens were designed first; in fact, they were originally a submission for a specific publisher and were rejected, at which point I …
Pattern Release—Ealhswith Mittens
Say hello to Ealhswith! These mittens feature a fun Celtic motif that is much easier to knit than it looks—it’s nothing more than left and right twists. And best of all, it’s 25% off on Ravelry for a limited time! Click the link for details. The pattern should be up on Lovecrafts in a week …
Pattern Release—Facets Cowl
If you like shimmery projects but aren’t a fan of shiny yarn, this cowl is just for you! It is available for download from Crochet.com, and it’s free! Crochet.com, or WeCrochet, is the brand-new crochet counterpart and sister site to Knitpicks.com, which published my knitted Fenestra Shawl this summer. The cowl uses a simple stitch …