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Platypus

Perry the Platypus

In September 2019, I published my very first pattern.  My feelings of satisfaction and pride only grew as the comments started coming in. Comments from people who weren’t my mom (even though, yes, she was definitely in there too). My husband was also proud.  So proud that, after sharing it with his coworkers, he even …

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Fiona the Fox

Fiona the Fox

I have a sweater with a Fox on it — I love this sweater.  Every time I wear it my husband comments “Well, you’re looking foxy today!” A nice boost of confidence before I leave the house and get the inevitable and dreaded “What does the Fox say?” It’s like when something doesn’t scan at …

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Oh, Nessie!

I thought crocheting would be easy. The DIY kit said it was. I kind of remembered how to knit. It couldn’t possibly be that hard. Well.  I was in for a rude awakening. But also a new habit that I didn’t want to kick. In 2014, I had the opportunity to travel to Scotland for …

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