Wardrobe Refashion – The Sari-Scarf and Coop Cables

Finally, my first REAL refashioning (that is – not mending or maintenance)! I took a knitted item and re-used old items from my wardrobe and sewing box to complete it – and it was a lot of fun (despite my somewhat lukewarm feelings about the result)! The knitting on the sari-scarf was completed weeks ago, [...]

Rivendell

Tessa is my Sis. More technically she is Tad’s sister, my sister-in-law. But, she is the closest thing I’ve got to a sister and if I did have one, our relationship is very like I would imagine (or hope) a sisterly relationship would be. Sis is by far my biggest knitting fan. She regularly brags [...]

Remington

Shirley May (Beasley) Remington Linda May (Remington) Chase Melinda (Chase) Hunt I love how our names are tied to one another. I love how my knitting ties me to them. Though the exact history of this sweater has been lost over time, it holds no less importance or sentimental worth. It came to me nearly [...]

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 [...]

Handknits

You all made me feel so much better about my mending pile and my poor attention to it. It seems I’m not the only one who no longer even remembered what was in there to be repaired! And it is somehow reassuring that I’m not the only one walking around with staples (or paperclips) in [...]

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 [...]

« Newer EntriesOlder Entries »
  • mel

    I knit, I spin, I hike, I love,
    I dream.

  • Find me here

  • Current Projects

  • RSS Purling Plans