One of my favourite recent swatches - Merino DK in Celadon, Aubergine and Hot Pink It's already February of yet another new year and I have no idea where January disappeared to. In the hustle and bustle of running a business...
Martina wearing her Selago Sunset Shawl Last year we worked on an exciting and fun collaboration with Martina Behm of StrickMich! Martina is a German knitwear designer. She also happens to have a Masters degree in economics from Cambridge University,...
Pure wool blankets regulate body temperature thus improving sleep As an occasional insomniac I don't take a really great night's sleep for granted. I LOVE my bed! I would spend a lot more time resting on it if I had the...
Open Studio Saturdays have become all about meeting new people and connecting. Partly that's because making friends isn't as easy as it used to be, now that I'm a responsible adult with a start-up business. I don't have children so...
I spent a week in Joburg recently and taught five Joys of Spring Shawl workshops in four days. It was somewhat insane but also a wonderful process to see how different people learn and how each one responded to the...
Shawl-knitting is new for some knitters, particularly here in South Africa. We're a teensy bit behind the international curve. But catching up is quick and easy. Join me for a shawl-knitting workshop to expand your skills. Our Joys of Spring...
[caption id="attachment_27740" align="aligncenter" width="480"] L'il Weasel, Passage Aux Cerfs, Paris[/caption] Paris was big on the itinerary of my recent travels, where I was fortunate to spend a week visiting trade shows and yarn stores. It's an incredible experience to spend time...
This v-neck vest is a cute pattern if you have little people in your life. A vest is also a practical garment for tiny people and toddlers - easy to wear and keeps them warm when the weather is in-between. ...