October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month here in Canada and in the United States also. After my own cancer scare earlier this year, I have gained a new understanding & awareness of the disease. In support of breast cancer research, I invite you to visit my site dedicated to donating money to the Canadian Breast [...]

Lux Little Cardi Knitting Pattern

Wrap yourself in luxury with this beautiful cashmere cardigan by Christina Marie Dennis. Knit completely in the round from the top down, this mini cardi is seamless and you can try it on as you go to achieve the perfect fit. A delicate lace pattern is offset by a simple cable and a background of [...]

February Baby Sweater in October

My first completed outfit for Baby: the February Baby Sweater by Elizabeth Zimmerman.
Of course, I could not begin my Baby knitting with anything other than this classic pattern. Rather than the suggested lace pattern for the body of the sweater, I used a double seed stitch to make it a little more neutral. I also [...]

Namaste Ad Design Contest

Happy October, everyone! Have you started thinking about knitted Christmas gifts yet? I’ve suddenly realized that October is here, Christmas is in less than three months, and Baby is coming in 4!
I stumbled across a design contest on Ravelry to design an ad for the wonderful knitting bag company, Namaste. The winner receives a Namaste [...]