New pattern - Windflower Doily

Just wanted to pop in and say that I've just released a new doily pattern, Windflower. :) It is very textured and consists of 25 rounds. 

(click picture to go to pattern page)

Windflower was influenced while I was in Ireland in 2017. While studying in Dublin, we had the opportunity to go on a class trip to Airfield Estate, in the suburb of Dundrum. It's a fully working farm within County Dublin. Outside of their restaurant, Overends, are beautiful bushes of flowers. 

Inside of Overends Cafe

Everything is truly greener in Ireland, and I have to say that this shows even in the flowers I saw in Ireland. Ever since I came back home to Florida, none of the flowers are as beautiful. One of the flowers that popped out to me were the pink Japanese anemones a.k.a. Windflowers. 

Pink Japanese anemones

I have not designed a pattern in a few months. I am currently in my last semester of undergraduate studies while concurrently taking graduate level classes. Also, I was recently accepted into the full graduate program for next year, so that has definitely kept me very busy. 

I might not design another pattern for a while since I'm preparing for graduation (about 60 days to go!!) and an internship this upcoming summer. Until then, enjoy more pictures of Ireland. :)

More flowers 🌸

Table Setting

Meringue with lemon curd and summer fruits

Sarasota! (By: Meow-Meow)

Last week, owner and I went to Western Florida. On the way, we stopped by A Good Yarn in Sarasota. :)

The store was huge! Probably the largest in Florida, as far as I know of. They have knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, and needlepoint supplies in-stock! Usually yarn stores in the Southeast do not offer a wide selection like that. Owner has always had to order her yarn online or wait to go up north (which rarely happens), so whenever we pass by Tampa, we always have to stop by A Good Yarn. :) 

So, here is what owner bought at the store:

Oooh, yummy yummy yarn that I can dive into! :) Well, owner is the one that knits, but you get the point, hehe. 

Listed in the picture is (L to R):

-Addi Turbo Sock Rockets in US size 2 24"

-Berroco Vintage in 5100 colorway

-HiKoo Kenzie in "Seal"

-Biscotte & Cie Stitch Surfer Kit in "Go Habs Go"

-Swan's Island Bulky in Winterberry

-Schacht Zoom Loom

-Dje Handwovens "Twodot the Turtle" Kit

-Frabjous Fibers Polwarth Wool in "Chromatophobia Red"

For the first time, owner started and completed two projects in an incredible three days! Granted, both were quite small to medium-sized projects, but she finished them anyways! 

So I got to ride Twodot the Turtle:

Yay! :) He's so soft. I believe he's made from pure wool (green) and some type of silk or synthetic wool blend for the orange part.

And the second project, a bandana cowl for owner. I also got into the fun a little though.. :)