The fire was out and the hearth was cold. All that was left was the yarn and her dreams, bitter pickings indeed. But how

The salt no longer tingled, tightening over the skin of her cheeks. She had dried her tears; she was done crying. He wasn’t worth it…he was never worth it and she knew that now at least intellectually. Yes, her heart would still ache…probably for a while, but she could feel a new strength crackling in her bones. She put the caplet on her should...

Glaciers once filled the void between these mountains. From a distance they seemed so firm…steadfast. The hidden truth was always a state a flow. In the winter their growth gouged the stone, driving the ice down the slopes and across the valleys, tearing the earth and moving boulders miles. In the summer they ran to melt, the milky silt filled ...

She pulled her coat tight, the new strawberry pink cowl the only thing between her neck and the harsh bite of the cold. Even so, heat rushed up at the thought of a meeting…tonight…in the dark. She followed the calls of the cuckoos out onto the heathland as her free hand reached up to loosen one button, then another. That was enough for now…lest...

The faded silver mirror was speckled and tarnished but it was enough to check the lay of the buttons right above her temple. She tucked in the errant curls that spilled down the side of her face and smiled. There wasn’t much time left, but it didn’t matter. The cap would keep her warm no matter how long it took them to cross the heath, and the ...

She picked up the last fragment, carefully maneuvering the sharp jagged edge away from her skin and clothes. The last thing she needed was another scar. Yet as her hand passed across the window the sun caught the ceramic, lighting up the broken seams of the crackle glazing, and the beauty that had first drawn her to the dish struck her anew. Ye...

Her hand skims the tops of the heather boughs. Across the heathland she sees him walking toward her, his heavy wool sweater a splash of cream over the purple/pink blossoms. She fingers the buttons that sweep down her forearm. Will she dare to loosen a few and expose the delicate skin of her wrist, out here amongst the sunbirds and siskins where...

Years ago, outside the small town of Sidewinder, a particular hotel overlooked an especially menacing hedge maze. Now you can take your rightful place there too….forever and ever and ever and ever. Whether you are a fan of Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece The Shining or you simply love the geometric interest of this interlocking, puzzling design t...

Goddess of the dawn, Aurora rose each morning to coat the sky in shades of rose, peach and saffron. She brought early light and ushered in the sun. Aurora’s Stole is the larger, more formal compliment to Aurora’s Sunspan. Designed specially for variegated yarns, Aurora’s Stole is a fully mirrored sun design that brings the dawn to life through ...

Years ago, outside the small mountain town of Sidewinder, a particular hotel overlooked an especially menacing hedge maze. Now you can take your rightful place there too….forever and ever and ever and ever. Whether you are a fan of Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece The Shining or you simply love the geometric interest of this interlocking, puzzling...

Goddess of the dawn, Aurora rose each morning to coat the sky in shades of rose, peach and saffron. She brought early light and ushered in the sun. Aurora’s Sunspan cloaks your shoulders with warmth and elegance for early mornings or special evenings while celebrating the radiance of the sun. Designed specially for variegated yarns, banded colo...

Sometimes you need a bag that can be there for you. You want it to hold your stuff, books, a bottle of water or two, even a box of donuts. With a strong handle, optional reinforced base, and a generous capacity the security bag is looking out for you. With mosaic knit construction, the security bag is worked in two colors in a method that still...

In ages past caps were common the world over. Coif cap, biggin they were known by many names, but it was their simplicity, along with a touch of elegance that drew them to all of society, from the highest queen to youngest milk maid. While our ancestors crafted their coif caps of woven linen, Sanctuary is a modern knitted twist on the ancient d...

What better than the sun to keep your hands warm in winter? Bringing both light and warmth to the coldest winter snap, Sunrise Mitts will cover your hands with solar beauty. Sunrise mitts are stranded half gloves worked in homespun with additional instructions for commercial yarns.

Looking for a better leg or ankle warmer? Perish the draft that tries to get around these. Double layers of thick warm ribbing will keep your tender tootsies toasty all day. And as an added bonus they are quick and easy to make, with a classic style that complements those most beloved, warm winter sweaters, best enjoyed fireside with a steaming...

I have a confession. I spent way to much of the last year stealing away and watching Downton Abbey and Boardwalk Empire. While I cringed with the Crawleys at their tragedies, I swooned at the luscious stylings of WWI Europe and the astute Mrs. Schroeder. This design is born of those early 20th century styles combined with my obsession to reduce...

Here there be dragons. Creatures of legend have kindly lent their scales to inspire this cowl. Soft wool encrusted with sparking beads makes for a level of luxury throughly approved by dragons from Smaug to Saphira. Keeps your neck warm too.

Use up your scraps, and make a headband that’s ready to hit the town. Flappers welcome!

Put on a happy face and let your joy bubble to the top.

Diamonds cough Allotropes are a girl’s best friend.