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Influences and inspiration

January 6, 2021

Musings on inspiration, influences, and focus as the year opens anew.

“Things are not difficult to make; what is difficult is putting ourselves in the state of mind to make them.” - Constatin Brancusi

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In Inspiration Tags brancusi, places you can knit, Inspiration, influences

Pulsar Shawl sneak peek - coming soon to Ravelry

February 12, 2020

Pulsar is a two-color semi-circular shawl. Sign up for my newsletter to be notified of the release.

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In Patterns, Shawls Tags Swift Yarns, Pattern releases, Inspiration, makesomethingawesome

Penumbra Shawlette

January 8, 2020

Design inspiration comes from many sources. Penumbra began with musing over the perfect knit for a precious skein of yarn

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In Shawls, Patterns Tags Inspiration, penumbra shawlette, Swift Yarn, Wol met Verve, One skein

Rose Windows

October 31, 2018

The Paris Walk Cowl features three lace motifs inspired by an early May walkabout in Paris. The design prototype travelled with me to drink tea at L’Oisive Thé, have lunch at the Louvre, visit the Luxembourg Gardens, and enjoy the beauty of the city in spring.

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In Design Thinking Tags Pattern Details, Inspiration, Ravelry, Paris, Cowl

Saying "Yes"

September 26, 2018

Two years ago I left an executive level advertising job, which was the “dream job” I had worked towards for over a decade.

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In Maker Journey Tags makers gonna make, family, Inspiration

Walking in Paris

September 24, 2018

In May I went to Paris. The day I arrived I kicked off the adventure with a trip to La Bien Aimee - then enjoyed tea and cake while knitting at L’Oisive The. The warm Spring days were full of joy and inspiration.

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In Inspiration Tags Travel, Paris, Design, Inspiration

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