I am a Connecticut based fiber artist and hand knitting pattern designer dedicated to preserving the art of the traditional craft in contemporary ways.

I love the feel and smell of high quality fiber running through my fingers, the sense of peace I get from the rhythmic movement of knitting needles and repetition of pattern, the sense of persistence and accomplishment at having faced and worked through a stubborn problem, and of ultimately creating something beautiful and useful where there was none before.

My inspirations come from many places: from nature’s palette of shifting shapes, textures, colors and seasons to elements both traditional and modern, rustic and refined, architectural and freeform - sometimes sculptural and whimsical; from unique and vibrant cultures to historical time periods and landscapes; from random scenes that evoke a certain mood, and of course, of necessity - sometimes I just need a good pair of warm socks!

Whatever I do, I try to marry the motifs, stitch patterns and techniques used in more traditional knitted garments with that of smaller accessories that can be used in a more contemporary way and that compliment a wardrobe or home. Like many other knitters, I don’t always have the resources to purchase yarn for very large projects like sweaters, so I scale my choices down to fabulously unique specialty yarns that pack a punch with small designs. I find the endless variety refreshing and motivating for the constant flow of creation of new designs!

This leads me to tell you what I do with it all - well, just about anything! I can tell you that in addition to using fabulous yarns (my favorites are merino, alpaca, and mohair - even precious metals), I like working in organic elements, vintage buttons, baubles and beads, as well as salvaged and re-purposed items. And, I like using yarns from local farms and developing countries which helps to support their traditional artistic processes and economies. By purchasing my patterns, you’ll support them too!

I hope you enjoy the designs!

Kris