I have had the idea for a while to make a pattern for knit bow ties. All three of my children were asked to be in a friend’s wedding. She had found the most amazing newsie hats at the Gap. I asked how she felt about the boys wearing knit bow ties and she loved [...]
Here are some colors I am loving for fall. I picked up these yarns at Twisted PDX. I visit Twisted any time I am in Portland OR. I love everyone who works there and their selection is wonderful. This yarn store is where I received the encouragement [...]
Another headband tutorial! Be sure to check out the Single Strand Lace Headband and Double Strand Lace Headband. For this tutorial this is what you will need.
Materials:
20 inches of three types of lace or ribbon. You may want to double up if one of [...]
My sister, the world traveler, is in the states for a month or two and has been visiting me. We are like minded in our love of photography. My sister Natalie is a, singer, dancer, writer, actress, and photographer. We both love fashion and creative photo shoots. It is so refreshing to have [...]
I have many sources for inspiration. As many of you have noticed Japanese Fashion is one of the main sources. When my sister recently returned from a year of leaving in Japan she brought back with her a Japanese Fashion magazine/book. It was titled PALM and I was instantly in love. You may remember
After testing, formatting, photographing, and LOTS of knitting the Endless Braid pattern is here! This two-in-one pattern includes both the “Winter Ear Warmer” and the “Summer Headband.” Now for sale on Ravelry and in my Etsy Store
This pattern includes many extra variations…
Here are some more photos [...]
So winter is definitely here. There is supposed to be a huge snow storm here in the mountains this weekend YIKES! I guess I best get to knitting up some more warm delights! I have been making up my list of gifts for people and trying to decide what to make and what to buy. I don’t [...]
Just thought I would share these two photos. I LOVE Japanese fasion. Also, thank you to those who comment…it is fun to hear your thoughts!
I have been working my poor little wrists to death with custom orders. Here are a few pictures. The first one is in Naural and the second in Chapel Stone colorway.
And just for fun here are a few pictures of some outfits I have been checking out on [...]
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