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                                                      The Magdalena Beanie Knitting Pattern features two cables, one that I have used in a couple of my designs before and that I love working with, and another cable design that makes me think of a river with its flow. The name "Magdalena" comes from The Magdalena River in Colombia. It is the river that Colombia relies on the most as a source of water for the country. Growing up by the river, I could see so much of its beauty and how important it is for us all, how it is surrounded...

As a Maker, have you felt during these Covid months that most of the time you have been drawn to work on pieces that bring you comfort, that feel calming and soothing... that are made with the purpose of comforting or encouraging a dear one? I have been in this situation quite a few times and so much of my knitting time in the last year and a half, has been going through grief or uncertainty as family and friends have been sick, passed away or going through difficult situations. So many times, as a family, we have asked ourselves: "How can we help?". Help has been given and received in practical ways and so much of it by encouraging...

The inspiration behind The Dominga Cowl knitting pattern.

 The Inconceivable Cowl is a Fair Isle design Pattern that is engaging to work on from beginning to end.  A beautiful project to knit if you are new to Fair Isle, since it works with two colors at the time, or if you are an experienced knitter.                                                  The Princess Bride Movie has been so dear to me since I was in school. We watched it a lot of times in my English class back in Colombia and I can tell you that I memorized most of this movie. You can learn more about The Inconceivable Cowl in...

Knit Pattern of a Cotton Dish towel: The Catalina Dishtowel