Night and Day Cowl Knit In  Rolling E Alpaca Yarn

Over the years, I have bought beautiful yarns not always knowing what I would make with them.  I still have some of those yarns in my stash.  But, when I have seen a yarn knit up in to a pattern, I have been more inclined to buy it and the pattern.

Martini Porch Party Scarf  Knit In Rolling E Alpaca Yarn

I hit on the idea of designing patterns using my yarns with the thought that knitters could visualize how my yarns would look knit up.  And not just that, I have found that I really enjoy the creative process.

Darlin’ Clementine Shawl Knit In Rolling E Fingering Yarn

Not really knowing where to start to learn how to design, I started looking around on the web and found an awesome website called Craftsy which has online classes on all different kinds of crafts. I started with a class on Lace Shawl Design, the output of which was my Darlin’ Clementine Shawl.

Right now I am taking a class on Pattern Writing which is helping me to word and format my patterns so that they are easily understandable.  My Martini Porch Party Scarf was written by me while I have been taking this class.  I am also taking a class on sock design, which I plan to put to good use designing with my many hand dyed sock yarns.

I hope you will all stay tuned as I will be writing more posts about my designs and as always, life here on the ranch.