Free Pattern: Traditional Headband

Posted by on Jan 20, 2012 in Blogs, Free knitting patterns, Knitting | 1 comment

This headband is a quick knit that will provide an introduction to knitting with two colors

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New Book Ideas

Posted by on May 9, 2010 in Blogs | 0 comments

Sometimes I can’t help myself and I “accidentally” pitch a new book idea to an editor after promising myself I will not

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Interviewing Myself

Posted by on Mar 9, 2010 in Knitting articles by Donna, Writing | 1 comment

This is a blog post from The Art of Non-Conformity with my personal notes added. . This is how you do it. First, sit yourself down wherever...

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Black Purl Magazine: Turkish Delight for Knitters

Posted by on Dec 5, 2009 in Knitting articles by Donna | 0 comments

My interest in knitting has been kept alive over the years by the almost infinite variety of color, pattern, and texture that is found in collections of knitters and museums around the world. Although I love the smooth, quiet repetition of knitting a rectangular scarf in garter stitch using a luxurious yarn, it is the endless diversity of technique and style that keeps me interested in knitting as more than a way to keep my hands busy while watching TV.

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