Knit Dizzney 2023!

Throughout the last couple of years especially, and the last decade or so in general, Dory’s mantra of “Just Keep Swimming” keeps running through my head. Whether related to life in general, the pandemic, or the slow decline of my father into dementia, each challenge was like a rough spot in the waters of my life, represented by the waves in th...

As ever, I was so honored and excited to be asked to design for Knit Dizzney. Not only are the three dye companies some of my closest fibery friends, but I’m a Disney nerd through and through. This year is particularly fun since I live in an area that was formerly part of Mexico, so looking for photo locations was particularly exciting.

How many of us have fond childhood memories of Gene Wilder leading a pack of children and their parents through the chocolate factory as Willy Wonka? How many of us sat enthralled as the Oompa Loompas sang and danced? Grab your adventurous knitter spirit and venture into a land of Pure Imagination and find yourself humming the Oompa Loompa song...

The second design in the Signs of the Zodi-Oink Collection, this infinity loop was the request of my oldest daughter Taylor. From the moment I met her, she has embodied a resilience, compassion, and loving heart. As an adult, she inspires me every day to be the best person I can be. My original beach baby being a water sign is no surprise, and ...

The election cycle has meant many things to many people. For me, one of the thrills this time around was the election of Kamala Harris as Vice President. Politics aside, watching her progress during the primary elections brought a lot of feelings to the surface for me. Watching a woman of mixed heritage navigate her run for the highest and then...

The first in a collection of single skein designs based upon Oink Pigments’ Yarn of the Month 2021 (their Zodiac series), this lacy hat is based upon Aquarius. The child/adult small uses one skein of Oink’s Mystic dk base and size US4/US6 needles and the adult large size uses one skein of their Dapper worsted base and size US5/US7 needles. The ...

“Curiosity often leads to trouble…….” muses Alice as she enters the rabbit-hole to Wonderland.

Inspired by the most recent season of Outlander’s sneak peek photos of Brianna and Roger’s wedding at Fraser’s Ridge, Ridge Wedding brings together traditional stitch patterns (garter and trinity stitch) with a bit of 1960’s-1970’s folksy flair, much like the stills from the wedding episode. This shawl was originally designed for a variegated c...

Framily (noun): friends who have loved you so well and support you so epically that they become family.

In time for Stitches SoCal 2019, Hey You Guys is now available for direct sale! Come see samples in the Lazer Sheep and Oink Pigments booths! ❤️

100% of all pattern proceeds will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association through September 20, 2019 as part of their Longest Day fundraiser.