FALL COLORS: Socks and Stockings

Posted by on Feb 22, 2012 in Knitting, Knitting articles by Donna | 3 comments

With my research in Lithuania I have found many more examples of old mittens, gloves, and wristers than I have socks.

Read More

FALL COLORS: Lithuanian History

Posted by on Feb 5, 2012 in Blogs, Knitting, Knitting articles by Donna | 7 comments

As fall begins - here in Lithuania anyway - I am determined to spend more time writing, less time roaming the streets. I'm sure the weather will cooperate in furthering this plan. And while I am in Lithuania, what better to write about than history? And where better to begin than at the beginning? The beginning of what? Of my attempt to understand.

Read More

Baby MuskOx from Palmer, Alaska Farm

Posted by on Feb 2, 2012 in Knitting | 0 comments

Watch the video of a baby MuskOx just born. There third calf of the year.

Read More

The new lace issue of Piecework!

Posted by on Apr 15, 2011 in Blogs, Knitting | 0 comments

The new lace issue of Piecework! Don't miss it. Who Was Dorothy Reade?by Donna Druchunas Introducing a formidable lace-knitting pioneer and knitting archaeologist.A Christening Gown with Dorothy Reade Lace Patterns to Knitby Debbie O’Neill

Read More

Black Purl Magazine Shut Down

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

Because Black Purl Magazine has shut down, I am reposting all of my patterns and articles from that website here. Enjoy!

Read More