Monday, June 25, 2007

sneak peak



Here is just a little bit of the new rainbow i am working on. i love kauni.

I have not given it any big stretching out yet just a tack it to the pillow for a quickie pic. It is the way the rainbow develops. Makes you want to knit and knit just to see what it does next.

Sunday, June 24, 2007

Because you asked...

**Note** Yes I will be the August Socks Pattern author for the Whenever Group.
The unshown, new pattern will only be available for purchase there. This is a superb group of knitters with the most beautiful patterns ever.

Newest Projects


Working on Baby's Breath Socks Pattern with undyed Trekking. Also working on another new rainbow kauni shawl pattern. Circle of Friends.

Friday, June 22, 2007

List of patterns...

Did I mention that all of those patterns are free? In the Files section of my yahoo group.

Thursday, June 21, 2007

Kansas, yes I LOVE Kansas

yes i graduated 1971 class of Fredonia High School, close to chanute, cherryvale, altoona

i LOVE kansas to bits!!

Teal Blue Green Kauni

i got this skein of teal blue green kauni wool from
Astrid's online store. I love knitting with kauni.
This is a free pattern.
Staghorn Lace Shawl.

Thursday, June 14, 2007

Other Patterns That I Wrote.

A friend asked me to list the other patterns I currently have available. So I put a list here.
You can always search for the pictures of them at www.google.com then by name of pattern.
or ask me and I will send a pic to you.
Best Wishes Socks
Betty Westport Waves Socks
Blue Jean Cuffs
Cascading Leaves
Coins or Lifesaver Socks
Crown Stitch Socks
Dennis Socks
I Love You Socks
Kansas Harvest Socks
Kims Socks
Lisa Socks
Maple Leaf Socks
Michigan Cherry Socks
Ninas Sox
Pink Ruffle and Lace Socks
Pretty Petals Socks
Roses Roses Socks
Shelly Sox
SnowFlake Socks
Spring Twists
Toni Tootsie Socks
Wandering Cables
Wiggle Socks

Monday, June 11, 2007

Father's Day Isn't Just For Fathers

All of us women at home should get something too! For all those knitters interested in a pattern, this week, June 11 - June 16. Buy one, get one free. And for anyone that bought one already if you want to qualify for one free one, send me an email and i will enter you in a drawing for a free pattern of your choice! One person out of every ten that write to me will win a free pattern.

Wednesday, June 06, 2007

Special Note About Toes!

Remember to always decrease your foot stitches to the proper number to make the toes fit your own feet. Even if my pattern says leave a certain number of stitches, do it to fit you!! Make them your own perfect pair.

Monday, June 04, 2007

Cathedral Socks Pattern Is Ready to go!



if you are interested in the Cathedral Socks pattern please email me


HERE .


Payment accepted at


www.paypal.com



I am working on those fishing licenses and enough gear for me and
son Harold so we can take Jordan to the 'crick' and go fishing.

Friday, June 01, 2007

Cherry Blossom Shawl Pattern and Where to get it?

a super great picture at this link for cherry blossom shawl
http://www.hpi.net/whitestarsams/knit/cherry.htm
it is the pattern called:
Cherry Blossom Shawl (K. Spurkland, Spring 2002)
see if you can order that issue from
http://www.interweave.com/knit/interweave_knits/resources/shawl_pattern_resources.asp
Interweave Knits Shawl Patterns also has some free shawls on their site,
and if they have it in stock you can order the magazine with the cherry blossom shawl
pattern in it.
and another super example of it
http://www.susans-palace.de/private/knits/cherry_blossom.html
and a blog with lots of pics of one
http://lifeincleveland.blogspot.com/2006_12_01_archive.html

Alpaca Shawl finished!


finally finished it and now blocking, then on it's way to it's new home! used the cherry blossom pattern with changes.




LOTS and LOTS of sock patterns.

I want to remind you that I have written over 3 dozen sock patterns. That any of them are available. You can join my yahoo group and find more free ones in the files section or write to me for them or purchase the for sale ones from me by email and pay pal.