I've just returned from a two week vacation. I'm feeling as refreshed as you can after being away with a toddler and a baby.
I am looking forward to releasing June's Favorite Cardigan this week. Stay tuned!
Blog Tour: Botanical Knits
***Congratulations,
Well, she's done it again. My friend Alana has self published another amazing book.
Botanical Knits is full of her signature work - designs inspired by trees and foliage. From the moment we were given a preview, fans have been showing their adoration for what Alana does best, giving the patterns record favorites on Ravelry. And I understand during her recent trip to Stitches West there were an amazing number of knitters showing off completed pieces from the book. The patterns had only been available for two weeks! Incredible.
I do hope you'll head over and visit the lovely Botanical Knits website. Get inspired...buy the book!
Which design is your favorite? Let us know. We'll pick a winner at random on Friday, March 8 for a copy of the e-book!
Pattern Preview: June's Favorite Cardigan
If you've been following along, you know I've been working on a design inspired by my grandmother's favorite cardigan. She is almost exclusively a gift knitter, but has two of these cardigans in her own closet. She's lost the pattern and can't remember any details about it - it's been 25 years or so since she purchased it.
After hearing her talk about how much she loved knitting it and how wearable it is, I set out to create a modern version. Finally the knitting is complete (I don't have the knitting time I used to!) and the pattern will be available in a few short weeks. I am in love with this cardigan.
