I recently participated in a mystery KAL (knit along) with knitting designer Laura Nelkin. She donated proceeds (almost $600) to Americares toward rescue efforts in Japan. So inspiring! Such a great cause. She kept us all in "stitches" eagerly awaiting our next clue. It was fun not knowing what our project would be when it grew up.

Here's the final results...a beautiful beaded eyelet scarf. I liked it so much, I decided to keep it for myself…something I rarely do. If you'd like to knit something beautiful for yourself or a loved one AND donate to a great cause, the pattern is still available. Find out more by clicking here.

As always, be creative and be happy.
—Linda

I've been creating as long as I can remember—savoring the process, testing theories and perfecting technics. I stand in awe watching a project take shape, coaxing materials into specific form, tweaking details and aiming for a flawless outcome.

Throughout my childhood, mom would discover me completely consumed, assembling my newest creation with purpose like a little mad scientist…stringing beads, glue and glitter, crocheting, painting—even sawing and hammering away in dad's workshop. With choice of medium vast and varied, my creative purpose obediently followed into adulthood.

Knitting equally fascinates—how a single strand of fiber manifests into something dimensional. Being attracted to unconventional style not easily found in mainstream venues, knitting affords me the added bonus of creating the unique and one-of-a-kind pieces that I crave.

I'm always on the prowl for the next special, more challenging pattern—itching to push the creative envelope, needing to learn and grow. You guessed it! I'm an over-achieving Type A personality.

My latest endeavor, a cabled sweater, is coming along nicely. There are plenty of twists and turns to hold my interest. And it's been a blast to do.

How do you create? What creative elements do you need to be inspired? Feel free to share.

Happy creating,
Linda