Random thoughts
I am taking the day off. I am sitting on the couch with the windows open drinking coffee and, basically, doing nothing but thinking. So I...
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Travel the World of Knitting App by Donna Druchunas
This ground-breaking app for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch brings together a wide range of designs by Donna Druchunas based on her travels and historical research. These favorite patterns are pulled from her published books with some previously only available in paper form, as well as some original patterns never-before-released. The patterns are inspired by her travels around the globe investigating local knitting techniques and researching the history of knitting.
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I live in a snow globe,
and I love it! Yes, it took me twice as long as normal to get home from my manicure, yes I was driving 45mph on the interstate, yes I...
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I keep hoping to get back to blogging. I’m going to try two things next month: First, I’ve signed up for a month-long Free...
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History and Knitting: Rohn Strong shares my two loves!
My friend Rohn Strong has written a book about knitting in WWI and WWII. The book includes historical essays, personal stories, and 19 gorgeous patterns. Here Rohn and I talk about the book, knitting, and history (what else!). Enjoy.
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At the beginning…
At the beginning. That’s where I am once again. At the beginning one requires field guides, without which one is wandering aimlessly,...
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About Me
Donna Druchunas escaped a corporate cubicle to honor her passions for knitting, world travel, research, and writing. She is the author of six knitting books including Arctic Lace, Successful Lace Knitting, Kitty Knits, and Ethnic Knitting Exploration: Lithuania, Iceland, and Ireland. Donna has just finished writing a book about knitting in Lithuania. She lives in the U.S. State of Vermont with her husband, mother, and three cats who all help her test the usability and comfort of her finished knitted items.
