Archive for March 31, 2011

Lady Sparrow Scarf and Hat Pattern

New Pattern Just Released Lady Sparrow Scarf & Hat Pattern.  It’s always exciting to release a new pattern and even more when its a set. It’s a lacey design, of course, since almost everything I knit has lace. But lace as pretty as it is may not give you the warmth you want during winter. So here you have lace with worsted weight yarn. It’s got enough eyelets to make it lace but enough cover stitches to keep you warm and also to help keep its structure. The pattern has written instructions and is also charted, making this a great lace beginner project.

Lady Sparrow Scarf & Hat Set: $ 5.00



The sample was knitted with Knit Picks new Chroma, worsted yarn. It is a wonderful yarn to work with.

Alamitos Bay Yarn Company

Ok, so I did something I never thought I’d do. I had lunch with someone I met on-line. My visit to California afforded me the opportunity to visit yet another yarn shop and most excitingly, have lunch with one of my pattern testers. She’s a magnificent lady, an incredible knitter who had just finished test knitting my Jardin Ruffled Cardi. Well, since I was going to be so close to Long Beach, why not visit her who was only a short 45 minutes away. The shop is the Alamitos Bay Yarn Company located on the Long Beach marina.

Outside the shop, a magnificent sight, with dozens of little white sailboats in the background – inside, a buffet of luscious yarns. Here’s what I brought home. Madeline Tosh, lace weight in a generous 950 yard hank.

Thanks Sallie for the wonderful Southern California hospitality. 🙂

Jardin Ruffled Cardi

I’m writing this with a lot of excitement. My Jardin Ruffled Cardi pattern is finally released and available for purchase.

It has everything an all-season cardigan should have – a little bit of lace and elegance but can complement a nice pair of jeans too. Go from daytime to evening with it. 


I used a cotton/wool blend. Living in Florida that’s the perfect combination. But cotton has its unique flow and tends to “droop” a bit. Well, I call this drape, if you don’t mind. I just love it. It drapes beautifully and feels like I’m wearing a shawl. I took special interest in this effect and designed it to work around these attributes.

Jardin Ruffled Cardi pattern
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