A shawl for late summer

By Amy, on August 11th, 2010%

I’m heading to Wisconsin and Kansas in a couple of weeks for a little vacation with the kids, and for my cousin Johanna‘s wedding to her fiancé Ryan. (Aren’t they cute?)

It is still quite hot, I understand, “down south,” (i.e. anywhere south of Alaska), so I’ll be bringing my Hemp Shawlette:

It’s soft, but not warm, like . . . → Read More: A shawl for late summer

Day Two: A Snowflake Ornament Two Ways

By Amy, on December 2nd, 2009%

One of the fun things about this project is finding out about new blogs and web sites that I haven’t seen before. I found out about today’s snowflake ornament from someone on Twitter. She pointed me to the blog, Attic24–written by a wonderful British crocheter with a love for granny squares. She has a step-by-step tutorial . . . → Read More: Day Two: A Snowflake Ornament Two Ways

Winkin: A New Hat to Knit

By Amy, on October 1st, 2009%

Well, this hat actually isn’t new. It’s been in the wholesale catalog for the Stitch Cooperative for some time, but somehow I didn’t realized I never released it as a retail pattern. So here it is! I designed this pattern last year and my friend Lisa knit the sample for me. It’s become my favorite hat. . . . → Read More: Winkin: A New Hat to Knit

Tax Day Treat – Waltz Pattern Sale

By Amy, on April 15th, 2009%

Because everyone should get a little treat on tax day, and because I wore Waltz the other day and renewed my love for it, I think you should have one too. Therefore, for today only, Waltz is only $2.00. Enjoy!

Waltz is cozy, and lightweight, stretchy and lacy all at once. It’s flattering and fun to wear. . . . → Read More: Tax Day Treat – Waltz Pattern Sale

Digital Patterns Get Portable

By Amy, on February 26th, 2009%

Here’s something fun I saw on Twitter today, while I had a quick break from soothing Jay who had an earache.

Jess, tweeted to say “Knit and crochet patterns work on the Kindle!” She linked to a picture of her new Kindle 2:

And look–the pattern she tried out first is the Cosmopolitan Cowl. I have been actively . . . → Read More: Digital Patterns Get Portable

Countdown for Elissa

By Amy, on January 29th, 2009%

Just a few days left and the hat and scarf I designed for the Twist Collective will no longer be free! After February 1st, the Elissa hat and scarf will be available for sale on their web site, but until then, you can still download it. (via the Twist blog)

Feel free to Tweet/Retweet this . . . → Read More: Countdown for Elissa

Now with More Yak-A Baby Hat Pattern

By Amy, on January 23rd, 2009%

It’s interesting (and a relief) to finally begin to dig down into my virtual and actual to-do piles now that I’m catching up on things after the move. In May, right before moving, I was putting the finishing touches on a few new patterns, getting them ready for the Columbus TNNA trade show, having photoshoots and . . . → Read More: Now with More Yak-A Baby Hat Pattern

Crochet for Every Day

By Amy, on November 26th, 2008%

If you had asked me a year ago, I never would have guessed that my most-used handmade item would be my tea cozy, but it is! I make a big pot of tea each morning and my cozy keeps it warm for a long time. I’ve finally uploaded the pattern, so you can make one . . . → Read More: Crochet for Every Day

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