One of the biggest surprises about the book has been the popularity of the blanket pattern. I had originally intended for it to be crochet but with the addition of the sewing information it was important for the publishers to keep the book focused on knitting. So I had to quickly change my plan and come up with a knit version. I love a blanket that looks good from both sides, and so I wanted it to be as much garter ridge as possible but be similar to feather and fan.

Continue reading “Quinn Blanket” »

I’ve had a complete blast visiting yarn shops for various book signings. The best part is bringing along BG (Big Girl – my oldest) and on the trip to GA she learned how to knit! I don’t know about you, but I knew better then to try and teach her myself. It’s just one of those things. Ask someone how they learned to knit and most of them mention a grand parent or aunt/uncle. We don’t have any living relatives who knit (crazy right?) so who stepped in but the wonderful Claudia (the women who tinked all my knitting mistakes the first few years I was knitting, and occasionally still does!)

Continue reading “Going on a Jet Plane” »

I’ve had a lot of fun with the book discovering new podcasts!  I had not heard of a few of these previously and have really loved listening to entire episodes! It was fun to hear my book being reviewed as well.

1) Ready, Set, Knit! 311

It was a pleasure to be interviewed by Kathy, I hope you enjoy the interview as much as I enjoyed being on the show!

2) Theknitgirllls Podcast Episode 154 – Orange Ya Glad

They review my book 34 minites in, such an incredibly sweet review. I love the mother/daughter aspect of this podcast!

3) Theknitmoregirls Podcast Episode 227 – Lederhosen

They review my book at 27 minutes in. I giggled when they said “oh no not another doll book!”. It’s a wonderful review.

Thank you so much lovely podcasters!

There is so much going on, its been difficult to find the time to blog! I’ve been busy planning some yarn shop events/visits. I’ll be headed to GA May 17th and 18th (see the events page) to stop by some of my favorite yarn shops and meet lots of lovely knitters! I’ve spent every evening loading up patterns into Ravelry, there are 39 patterns in the book and I have 20 or so in there now. It takes a LONG TIME to load up all the proper info and images, much longer then I expected!

Continue reading “Laura Camisole” »

It’s so exciting that April 23rd is finally here! Now I get to share all the patterns with you, FINALLY!

Continue reading “Release Day!” »