By Megan Charlton Instagram handle: @PurlPassion Megan Charlton is a passionate knitter currently living in Saskatchewan, Canada. Megan is a new mother and also works full time, which leaves her very little time for much else. The only time Megan can spare for knitting is late at night when her family is asleep. She has designed a few patterns and hopes to be able to grow and progress as a …
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Rugged Trees
By Kay Hopkins Instagram Handle: @KnitfortheSoul Kay Hopkins is inspired by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest in which she lives, and by travel and history. She strives for simple elegance in her designs, as well as versatility and options for both making and wearing. Kay’s background in IT and business consulting helps her simplify designs and write clear pattern instructions. Kay …
Rich Man’s Garter
By Gaye Glasspie Instagram handle: @GGmadeit Gaye is a 50-something knitter who fell in love with knitting late in life. She has been knitting for a little over 11 years. Something that started out as “let me see if I can do this” turned into a lifesaving craft. When her life fell apart, she knitted it back together. Inspiration: I came across this stitch in a pattern by Gina Bonomo …
Harebell Lace
By Allison LoCicero Instagram handle: @frecklesandpurls Allison LoCicero is a former academic medical librarian who prefers the company of yarn over medical journals. When she’s not writing knitting patterns, she’s renovating and restoring the nearly century-old house she shares with her husband and rescue dog. Catch up with her at www.frecklesandpurls.com. Inspiration: I came across …