Decisions, Decisions!

A project can sprout from anywhere. Sometimes it’s borne of a genuine need such as replacing an old sweater or creating a special gift; sometimes it’s inspired by something shiny in the sale bin.  Often, it begins with experimenting with an untried stitch or fiber. Whatever the excuse, if it’s my own design, there are lots of decisions to be made.  I want yarn, stitch, and pattern to come together so that I’m the only one who knows where the idea originated. In the case of this W.O.N., it started with a yarn. (more…)

The Big Easy: A big ol’ one size fits all sweater in Blue Sky’s worsted weight organic cotton, destined for L.B.I. (Long Beach Island, NJ) weekends or any time when comfort is the main objective. Easy to wear & easy to knit, with a couple surprise techniques thrown in to keep it interesting. The pattern for this is on the horizon. (more…)