I thought that my fascination with Japanese crochet had begun and ended with tawashi. No such luck. While enjoying Lucy’s Attic24 blog, I saw some beautiful photos of a Japanese crochet book that she had purchased, and, of course……………….I had to have it! When I told little a about my new book, which, by the … Continue reading
I was totally looking forward to attending the Stitches East Knitting Expo at the Connecticut Convention Center last Saturday, and I was thrilled to be there! Aisle after aisle of vendors with booths chock full of yarns, patterns, books and hand-knit samples. The hottest, trendiest hand-knitted garment? Hands down, the shawl. Almost every vendor offered … Continue reading
Scott and Khalil welcomed dear little Norah into their lives in July, and her sweet face and tiny newborn body inspired me to knit this little cardigan sweater. I found the pattern in Knitting Just for Baby (Precious baby set) and the yarn is called Baby Alpaca D.K. Paint from Plymouth yarn. Variegated yarns are … Continue reading
I had the extremely good fortune of vacationing in the capital region of Halifax, Nova Scotia, last week. This city is incredibly charming, beautifully pristine, and offers a vast array of activities and festivities. Shortly after we settled into our room, I hit the local directory in search of yarn shops. There were several listed … Continue reading
When little a and I attended the Stitch N’ Pitch event at Citifield last month, I couldn’t take my eyes off of a beautiful, tall, willowy woman, with long, slender fingers, sitting a few seats away, who was very attentive to a small project that dangled from her knitting needles. I carefully observed the way … Continue reading
I knitted this pretty blanket for dear baby Annabel Maeve, the newest little member of our growing family! The pattern is called “Cascading Colors Baby Blankie“, and the instructions and materials list can be found on the Lion Brand website. It knits up very quickly because you hold two yarns together and use size 17 … Continue reading
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I share this Irish knit baby blanket. Some things I make, and give away…some things I make, and just put away. This has become one of those little treasures that I choose to hold on to until…whenever…(I’ll say no more :) When little a worked at an upscale Manhattan … Continue reading
I went to a baby shower today! The daughter of a very special friend is expecting her first child in February and, keeping true to the trend, the expectant parents are choosing to be surprised. Wonderful, really. Unless, like me, you like to knit baby sweaters in pink or blue…so, white it is. Debbie Bliss … Continue reading
Back in June, I blogged about my hairdresser’s pregnancy with her first baby. Quick recap: She and her husband chose to be surprised by the baby’s sex. She had a premonition that the baby was a girl. And a dream of her “passed-on” grandma told of a girl…..remember? I knitted a pretty pink blanket because … Continue reading
My sister-in-law, Linda, once told me that Christmas is like a part-time job. There is always so much to do, that I have to agree. Although a chorus of “Dominick the Donkey” can lift my mood and put me in the holiday spirit, I get totally stressed by thoughts of gift-giving, decorating, baking, handmade gifts, … Continue reading
