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ABOUT ME

Aaaand a few more bits of trivia -headshot

 I've been knitting for 20+ years and crocheting for 30+.

My favorite colors are green and red, but my (not-so-secret) real favorite color is pink.

Yes, I'm a natural redhead.  That, plus the previous fun fact, results in a life full of subtle wardrobe-related frustration.  In my next life, I will be either a platinum blond bombshell or a raven-haired temptress.

Here I am, happily wearing handknit sweater, poncho, and socks (not shown).

 

My absolute favorite fiber is MOHAIR.

I am a sucker for sequins, glitter, satin, tulle, fringe, marabou, and anything else tacky sassy or gaudy eye-catching.

I have 2 cats, 2 dogs and one husband, which is plenty for me to take care of.  In fact, my DH says I am really a cat, because I like to sleep and play with yarn. (This is OK, because I like cats, and that fur coat thing wouldn't be too bad, either.)

 Other accomplishments:

  • Grew up in Iowa – until 1987
  • Tried to learn to knit – 1975
  • Learned to crochet – 1976
  • Learned to knit (again) – 1986
  • Earned engineering degree in Colorado – 1987-1992
  • Got job in Texas – 1993-2000
  • Got married to DH – since 1997
  • Moved to Oregon for DH’s job – since 2000
  • Quit engineering career, teaching knitting & writing patterns – since 2004

Read more about my entire knitting life & history in the "It's All About Me" category…