Hi, my name is Maria (aka #lacengarter_knits) and you can see me holding the only weapons I know I have to use to make my way into the huge, wide knitters’ community: needles and yarn. Although it may seem to some that I am the privileged, white-race, straight woman (and in a sense this is …
...ebook is still at half price until the end of this month. This means that you have the chance if you purchase the ebook now (or until June 30) you have immediate access to the first pattern and you get to be notified every time a new pattern of the series is added automatically in …
... the first in a series of 3 patterns under the name “The Peace Trilogy”. The “peace” I refer to is rather an inner feeling, a state of mind and an attitude. Knitting is a way of expression and colors communicate various mood changes. I found myself opting for these happy, bright yet quiet colors …
...coming up by the end of January is my first knitting pattern for 2019. Fika is a Swedish word which refers to " a coffee and cakes break" which should happen everyday and in the company of good friends and family. Can you think of a better start for a new year? As the holidays …
As I go through my 2018 self-published patterns, I feel so blessed that I am able to do what I love and to love what I do: knitting is a very solitary occupation, even when you are surrounded by knitters you are the one in charge of your project, it is the result of your …
I do not consider myself a prolific pattern author; living is not as easy as I would like it to be, at least not here in Greece and this can be quite stressful. I know knitting is supposed to free you from stress and this is true. Releasing a pattern is a slow procedure, especially …
...wip I have managed to finish this year and how I feel about each one. I'll start with projects from other designers' patterns and will proceed with my own designs tomorrow. "Think Big" is a pattern by Deborah Newton that appeared in Vogue Knitting Magazine. I "magnified" the pattern a bit, using chunky yarn and …
...more as a sketchbook than as a planner, but then, it IS meant to be used that way, too, isn't it? This is one of my favorite things, one of those ways to relax and just enjoy a few quiet moments in the company of my colored pencils... in case you wonder about i, well, …
...a quick last minute gift? Then, maybe you're interested in knitting a hat? I have sime suggestions for you, if I may: 1) La Mer Hat - a unisex stranded colorwork pattern 2) Sollux Hat - a slightly slouchy stranded colorwork pattern 3) |kastani'a| hat - a feminine slouch with a lace detail 4) Theta …
...is the name of my next-to-be-released pattern. It is the hundredth pattern I 'll be publishing and, if things work properly, it will come live on December 26, the Boxing Day. The pattern will be free for download for a limited time period, so, make sure you read my daily posts here, to know all …
...favourite things and then I don't feel so bad! 1. Yarn ( oh no, really? again? oh, but take a look at these babes, well...ok) 2. The sea 3. The moments (to be continued...) Stay tuned!!!
...start!!! Yes, you can finally start the official MKAL knitting and, if you haven't, you can always sign up and start knitting, there is plenty of time for you to start working on that #mindlessknitting project! As you may know, a Holiday Season MKAL has become a happy habit for me; I know that knitters …
