Category Archives: Pattern Gestation

Ideas being put to paper.

The view outside my window

has not helped me to battle a particularly stubborn case of the flu that I caught early last week. Everything is cold and grey in the Philadelphia region right now, but the Northeast’s brand of snow – heavy, icy, and … Continue reading

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New

I’m working on a new design. It’s going to need a bunch of revisions before I’ll publish it, but this trial pair of fingerless mitts is coming along quite nicely. I’m using Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino (Ravelry link) which is … Continue reading

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To my dearest Grandmother,

I miss you. Terribly. I don’t think that your death has really hit me yet. The last few times the family has gotten together since your death I’ve still expected to see you chopping vegetables while nursing a glass of … Continue reading

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Frivolity

Now I understand I just wrote an ode to utility for Pete’s sake, but I’ve had an itch to create something frivolous. And yes, I also understand that I am a khaki and Sperry wearing “Prep” that doesn’t like to … Continue reading

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