Several weeks ago, before the Coronavirus sensation swept the nation and we were free to leave our homes, I chanced upon some beautiful hand-dyed local yarn here at Stash St. Pete. Made by Fat Bunny Yarn, the beautiful variegated purple wool was too much for me to pass up, even though I had no patternsContinue reading “Lace Baby Sweater”
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Santa Pillow
Ahh, Christmastime. While Jack Frost adorns windowpanes and, depending on where you live, snow dusts or dumps on the landscape, you’re inside making hot cocoa, decorating the tree, and snuggling on the couch watching your favorite Christmas movie (Die Hard, right? Right…?). That’s why I love the design of this pillow, the pattern for whichContinue reading “Santa Pillow”
Rachel's Baby Blanket
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. -Psalm 139:13-14 I love how this scripture describes a child’s development in the womb. Knitting is a delicate, creative, and complicated art – a perfect analogy for equally complex and uniqueContinue reading “Rachel's Baby Blanket”
Llamas of the Andes
Traditional Peruvian colors and designs are some of the boldest, brightest, and most creative in the world – and they provide great knitting inspiration. The woven textures, the beautiful wool and natural dyes, and the fact that everything from a belt to a poncho to the tiniest of buttons can be embroidered with stunning colors?Continue reading “Llamas of the Andes”
Infinite Sheep Scarf
When I first saw this pattern advertised on Knit Picks, I fell in love! It combined some of my favorite things: warm wool, infinity scarves, and fuzzy fence-jumping sheep. I knit this scarf in the round so it’s double thick and extra warm. The wool is blended with cashmere, giving it a silkier texture andContinue reading “Infinite Sheep Scarf”
Taco Catnip Toy
When my amazing hair stylist Charlotte requested a custom cat toy, I was only too happy to make her one! And not just some boring string with feathers on it, but one of God’s greatest gifts to the stomach – a taco! Now every day can be Taco Tuesday for you and your favorite feline!Continue reading “Taco Catnip Toy”
Custom Christmas Stockings
When a former university classmate asked me to create custom stockings for him and his wife, I leapt at the opportunity – it brings me joy to help others get into the Christmas spirit! Having custom Christmas stockings hanging by the fire is warm, charming, and helps fight the tide of mass-produced, cheaply made trinketsContinue reading “Custom Christmas Stockings”
Rudolph Hat
When it comes to Christmas hats, everyone thinks of a red Santa cap. Booooo-ring! I wanted to create something simple, festive, yet unique – and thus the reindeer hat was born. It’s not just adorable, it’s warm too – so you and your kids can wear it to those ice skating and snowman building adventures!Continue reading “Rudolph Hat”
Christmas Stockings
There are a few things I insist upon each Christmas season: A real live Christmas tree, a lit fireplace (even after we moved to Tampa), and a smattering of simple, minimalist decorations that evoke the season and provide me with the satisfaction of creation. It just wouldn’t be Christmas without the stockings hung on theContinue reading “Christmas Stockings”
Catnip Mouse Toy
It’s a classic toy for a cat: a mouse stuffed with catnip. But the ones found in pet shops are typically small, poorly made, and end up lost under the couch within the first hours of bringing them home. That’s why I designed my mice to be large, durable, and positively brimming with catnip forContinue reading “Catnip Mouse Toy”
Quail and Cotton 