Clik here to view.
Augustine – an earflap throwback
There is just something about kids and fair isle caps particularly ones with ear flaps. It is just so classic and so right. I wanted to make a modern twist on the classic caps with bright colors but...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pattern – Baby Shell
While pregnant I spent a lot of time looking at baby sweaters. There were several fantastic sweaters out there but I found most to feel a little more formal. After having the baby I knew that what I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Celebrate – Knitted and Crocheted Party Hats
Happy Birthday Petite Purls! You are a great magazine and your first birthday issue is fantastic. A few months ago I sent co-editors Brandy and Allegra a goofy tweet saying they should knit party hats...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Most Redonkulous Photo Shoot Ever
So Brandy (PixiePurls and co editor of Petite Purls) and I had a “simple” mission. We wanted to photograph two babies together wearing hats. No problem right? What could possibly go wrong? Lets start...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Oh the Chunk!
Last weekend an old friend of my was kind enough to let me photograph her twins in matching baby shells. These super chunky babes were just too cute and tons of fun to work with. Miss Lu was very...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pattern: Chompers
Back in January of last year my little dude was learning to crawl and kept getting his toes stuck in the hem of his pants legs. I started to dream up pants for the spring for him, ones that I could...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Giveaway with the Minimalist Knitter
When Robyn of Minimalist Knitter contacted me last week saying she was doing a write up on my Baby Shell pattern I was thrilled. Robyn has been writing about what she sees as essential patterns for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Summer is for Toys
Today is the unofficial start of summer in the US but here in Atlanta we have already had several days over 90 degrees. It is far to hot too think about making anything piratical to keep us warm this...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Meet Silas
I have been drawing long legged cats in the margins of my notebook for over a year now. Always telling myself they would make a great toy. I am sure my coworkers thought I was crazy. But I am very...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Next Generation?
Recently my 2 year old son has made the cognitive leap from knowing the mommy knits to knowing that when mommy knits she is making things. As a result he has started making request. The most common is...
View Article
