Sometimes colors “speak” to me and I immediately know which ones to use. And sometimes this is far from the case. I’d originally chosen colors that looked good together “on paper”, but clashed when knitted together. I was pretty sure of myself every time and almost started knitting straight away, without making any samples. In the end, I’m glad I took the time to test them out, and it’s proof once again that making samples can save many hours of work!
One of the things I love most about my work as a designer is seeing YOU reinterpret my patterns. Here are a few examples to inspire you the next time you’re looking for a shawl pattern.
Scones are my go-to Sunday-morning recipe. Quick to make and easy to eat, they are one of my classic morning treats.
I don’t wash my pom-poms anymore. All my pompoms are removable! Find out how to keep your pompoms dense and your bonnets clean!
The return of summer doesn’t herald the return of salads to our region. Salads are eaten all year round, whatever the weather. And spicy feta, one of our warm-weather allies.
I’m totally obsessed with Starbucks’ Chai Tea Latte. When I walk into a Starbucks, the only question I ask myself is whether it’s hot or iced. The taste is not complicated to reproduce. On the other hand, the syrupy, slightly spicy effect is much more so. Now, with this recipe, I can make as much as I like and even fill swimming pools with it!
