Chrysalis Video Tutorials

This is rather belated, but I have been wanting to take a time out to say thank you all so much for your positive feedback and comments on Chrysalis. I appreciate it more than I can say – it’s one thing to come up with a design that you yourself are happy with, but it’s [...]

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Chrysalis

I’m pleased to announce that Chrysalis is now available for purchase at the Sanguine Gryphon’s Etsy Shop. Chrysalis is a versatile wrap that can be worn multiple ways dependent on your mood and your style. It is worked in a circular brioche rib, with a spiraling pattern providing visual and technical interest. This piece is [...]

A Lovely Gift, Recycling, and A Creative Challenge…

My dear Sis gave me an old store-bought hat that she no long wears for my frogging pleasure: That in and of itself was a very kind and thoughtful thing to do (Thanks Sis!). But… It’s cashmere. It’s so soft. What a wonderful surprise for a knitter! I suspected when examining the hat that the [...]

A project for every mood

This has been a big week for projects – and for blog love – I can’t tell you all how much I appreciate all of your kind words and thoughts about my Chuck’s Cabled Socks! Finishing them made my day, but all your kind and positive responses truly made my week! There really is something [...]

New Knitty and Emerging Talent

By now I’m sure you all have seen the new Knitty (and what did you think?). I’m really enjoying this issue, as usual there is a variety of patterns and inspiration. I was a bit surprised in particular how much some of the accessories and socks are drawing my interest (perhaps it’s my current very [...]

The Sanguine Gryphon design teaser

I think I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that I’m working with the talented dyer/designer/fiber goddess Gryphon on my next pattern. Well, it’s time to get started – look what arrived in the mail yesterday! Gaia, by The Sanguine Gryphon (Visit her blog and Etsy Shop) This yarn is available currently as part of [...]