A Knitted Cape for Lynnie

A Knitted Cape for Lynnie

Yes, I am one of those! I knit and sew for my dogs. Before 2009, I would not have dreamed of taking the time to do something like this. But then I adopted a five-year-old Toy Poodle I named Sophia and fell into the abyss of fashionable dogs. It's a life style. For Lynnie's first [...]

The Anjou

The Anjou

The first time I wore it was to the symphony. I styled it with a black column using my black Palazzo pants and a black cotton Cami, both of which I also made. In 2009, Interweave Press published, French Girl Knits by Kristen Griffin Grimes. The designs were very romantic and a few were vintage-looking. [...]

A New ROMC Scarf Just off the Needles

A New ROMC Scarf Just off the Needles

I knitted a quick project in my ROMC (Rows of Many Colors) technique last week. This was a surprise gift for one of my dearest and closest friends. The last time I wrote about ROMC was October 29th, 2020 which was about a long cardigan. That was a very long and involved project. My ROMC scarfs are [...]

Recycled Sari Yarn For Scrappy Squares by Anne M Bray

Recycled Sari Yarn For Scrappy Squares by Anne M Bray

Welcome to my interpretation for this round of Style Imitating Art. A Little Background Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Shelbee of Shelbee On the Edge, and me. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday one of us selects an [...]

Spinning a Yarn-New Matching Mitts and Socks

Spinning a Yarn-New Matching Mitts and Socks

Hello! Today I have something rare, a knitting post. Although I love knitting and for years exclusively knitted, the return to sewing has impacted how often I get back to my knitting needles. Recently, I've been working on a pair of socks and mitts and finally have them finished. I used store-bought yarn because, although [...]

Hello Velvet for Sakia van Uylenburgh

Hello Velvet for Sakia van Uylenburgh

Hello, and welcome to Style Imitating Art's "Reveal Monday". Today is the day that the hosts, unveil our interpretations of the chosen artwork. We have a new co-host on board! I would like to congratulate Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge as our new partner. Over this past year, Shelbee has been a force to [...]