Early this year, the nice folks at Cascade Yarns sent me a delightful box of goodies. Cascade is one of the monthly giveaway sponsors of my 2014 Sampler Mystery Knit-a-Long, and they included a sampling of some new colors in the box along with their prize. I ended up using Cherub Aran Sparkle in Crimson and White for … Read more
Earlier this year, my mother had a business opportunity to travel to New Zealand. My sister had just recently finished law school and was able to go with her. They asked what I would like them to bring me back, and naturally, I said yarn. Side note: You know you’re a yarn addict when every … Read more
I’m excited to share a new pattern for a textured crochet scarf for men, just as the temperatures are really dropping. The Go West, Young Man Scarf makes a great gift for a special guy in your life. (It also works for everyone else – it’s super cozy!) This post contains affiliate links. I may … Read more
Quadrilateral, a broomstick lace shawl is a deceptively simple rectangular shawl pattern. Although lacy, the size makes it cozy and luxurious. The pattern includes a step-by-step broomstick lace tutorial. This post contains affiliate links. Yarn for the sample was generously provided by the now defunct Schaefer Yarn Company. Yarn for the tutorial was provided by … Read more
I hope you enjoyed this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month interview series! If you didn’t have a chance to read all the interviews, I’m sharing links to each one today. Click on the photo to go to the relevant interview. Enjoy! You can find links to my interview series roundups from 2012 here and from 2013 … Read more