Fall 2016, Knitting Pattern

Grand MacAlpine Stole

Download the pattern from Ravelry. My preoccupation with Scotland and all things Scottish continues with my new pattern, Grand MacAlpine Stole.  I am a proud descendant of the Clan MacAlpine and used the clan tartan as an inspiration for the design.  Worked with two strands of Rowan Yarns Kidsilk Haze held together, this project is… Continue reading Grand MacAlpine Stole

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Fall 2016, Knitting Pattern

Dreaming of Edinburgh Mitts

    Download the pattern from Ravelry here. I've traveled all over the European continent, but I've never been to Edinburgh.  I see the pictures, I read the stories, I imagine beautiful, kind peole wrapped in cozy, classic knits drinking tea by the fire while darling little hedgehogs frolic in the yard around garden gnomes.… Continue reading Dreaming of Edinburgh Mitts

Issue 3, Local Yarn Store, Winter 2016

San Francisco, California

During our yearly mother-daughter trip, my Meggie-pie and I enjoyed the best San Francisco had to offer. Delicious food, the San Fransisco Ballet, Chinatown, the Golden Gate Bridge and luxury accommodations were a part of the package, but our trip was not complete without an Über ride to San Francisco's premier yarn store, ImagiKnit! ImagiKnit… Continue reading San Francisco, California

Food, Local Yarn Store, Travel, Yarn

Oh, Give Me A Home

Yellowstone National Park, the first national park in the world.It's famous for geysers, waterfalls, elk and...Buffalo! When my family was here in July, we made several trips to Yellowstone to see the sites and enjoy the water. On our way out of the park we stopped in West Yellowstone, Montana for some yummy mexican food and my Honeypie… Continue reading Oh, Give Me A Home