Socktober

Hello! Welcome to the beginning of Socktober festivities! Today I am pleased to release two new sock patterns. They are the large version of the Eriskay socks: This pattern is the sock version of a modern take on the Eriskay gansey. Ganseys were knitted, functional sweaters worn by those who needed to be able to...

The Pirinoa Poncho

A few months ago, Mary Furness-Weir of Maniototo Wool, approached me to help her design a child's poncho. I was intrigued by the concept that she suggested, and thought it would be a nice challenge to design a garment for a change, so I said yes. Today, after much swatching and discussion and test knitting (thanks Mary!), we...

Mary, Mary, quite contrary

I am delighted, very happy, most relieved, to release the pattern for Mary, Mary today! This is fun, feminine design inspired by the nursery rhyme “Mary Mary Quite Contrary”.  The main motif on this sock reflects “silver bells”, while delicate mock cabling along the sides are the “cockle shells”.  The use of softly coloured yarn from...

All about Mary

After an unexpectedly long gestation period, Mary, Mary, the sock pattern will be released this weekend!  My apologies to some of you whom I know have been waiting for it to be released! It has been an interesting and educational exercise to design this sock. Before the pattern is released, I thought it would be a good idea to...

A yarny update

Hello!  Happy Weekend! Well, it has been an interesting few weeks on the knitting front, and I thought it is about time we talked about happy knitting news!  In short order, the highlights have been as follows: I started my contract (hooray! Not knitting, but I thought I'd mention it.  I'm really enjoying being there...

Hug (again)

Hello and good morning!  It is the wonderful weekend again and I hope it is a good one for everyone! I am pleased to tell you that I have released Hug on Ravelry.  The pattern is available for an introductory price of 50% off until midnight on 29 November (30 November for those in the Southern Hemisphere)....