There are three things I love about autumn. The first is the air. Breathing in the cooler, drier air is so refreshing. The second is the chance to wear the shawls and cowls I’ve made–new and old alike. The third and very best thing about autumn though is the glory of all the colors of… Read More Autumn Colorways
This week I got to dye all four Vivaldi’s Four Seasons colorways, some more butterfly colorways, and a matching trio of colorways on Squoosh Worsted. Let me show you. Here are the four Vivaldi colorways on Sock Perfection: I also dyed them all on Squoosh DK. You can find them all right here. I also… Read More Fresh from the Dye Pots
Can you believe it’s already Labor Day weekend? Labor Day always marks the end of summer and the beginning of fall–even if it still feels like summer down here in Texas. It means we’ll get to start wearing all the cozy things we have made–shawls and sweaters and hats and socks–and making new things to… Read More Labor of Love Sale
Today I thought we could take some time to talk about the different yarn weights–how to know what’s what, good options for different projects, and how to substitute yarn. We’ll also talk about plies and how to figure out what weight that yarn from your stash is that doesn’t have a label anymore. I’m going… Read More Nerding Out about Yarn Weights and Measures
I was conflicted about which painting to choose for the September club colorway, so I thought you could help me choose. I’ll make whichever one gets the most votes. If you are reading this, you can vote. If you are a club member, your vote counts twice. How’s that sound? Option #1 is Veronese’s Wedding… Read More A Choice for the September Club Colorway
I have some really lovely projects to share with you for this month’s Show and Tell! The first one is this gorgeous shawl that Emily crocheted using her Eight Days of Easter kit plus a little stash yarn: The pattern is Lorraine Pugh’s Ultimate Sacrifice. Here’s a closeup of the lace: Next we have this… Read More Show and Tell – August 2025
This week I have a new pattern to share with you. I named it the Bermuda Triangle Shawl, and my hope is that you’ll “get lost” (in a good way) in all the fun stitches. It’s what I call a triangular crescent, and it’s similar in overall shape to my Metamorphosis Shawl but with a… Read More A New Pattern – the Bermuda Triangle Shawl
First of all, I have been blown away by your generosity! Thank you, thank you! Together we were able to raise $930 to send to Mercy Chefs to feed the flood victims and first responders. I sent that on Monday. Here’s the receipt: This was you!! From last Monday through the end of the year,… Read More Texas Bluebonnet Reveal
This week I have learned about both the terrible tragedy and tremendous heroism along the Guadalupe River in the Texas Hill Country. The Guadalupe River rose 27 feet in under an hour! Apparently the rain was double the amount of Niagara Falls! I am so sorry for the families who lost loved ones, especially the… Read More Bluebonnets for Texas
Happy birthday, America! Our beautiful country is 249 years old today, and I’m having an Independence Day sale to celebrate. Use the coupon code FIREWORKS15 to take 15% off all hand-dyed yarn, top for spinning, accessories, and knitting patterns. Click here to see everything in the sale and to add the coupon code to your cart.… Read More Independence Day Sale and Some Delightful Colorways
