I was startled when two of my young friends on Ravelry were diagnosed with breast cancer. In 2010, I participated in my first Susan G. Komen 3-Day walk in their honor, and released my first fundraising pattern, Pink Lemonade. In 2012, I will be walking again. Every dollar spent on Stomp Out Cancer will be donated, funding research, patient serv...

Pink Lemonade is a shawl in three triangular sections with patterns inspired by Estonian lace knitting. Instead of traditional Estonian nupps, I’ve chosen to embellish the patterns with beads. (504 size 6/0 beads are needed to complete the pattern as written.)

“Do-sa-do” is a standard square dancing call. To execute this instruction, two dancers circle around each other without changing the direction they are facing. The call is derived from the French words for “back to back.”

The Ouroboros, or snake swallowing its tail, is an ancient symbol found in many cultures. It represents eternity, the infinite, and the cycle of life, death and rebirth.

Thank you to everyone who purchased this pattern during the Help for Haiti campaign. We raised $180.

This pattern was created for the Malabrigo Junkies Stockpile ‘08 One-Skein Design competition. It is my first design.