I have been an avid creator for as long as I can remember.

I grew up in the foothills of Virginia’s Appalachian Mountains, a beautiful but relatively poor area. Having limited resources, my mother sewed many of our clothes and crocheted our home textiles and blankets. For us, making was more than just a hobby; it was a necessary way of life.

Following after my mother, I first learned to crochet and then sew. In middle school, I acquired a pair of knitting needles and checked out few knitting books from the library. I don’t remember creating anything specific, but the spark had been ignited—quietly waiting for its time.

In high school, I stumbled upon a photo of colorwork gloves in a Japanese textile history book. I was immediately smitten! Determined to make a pair myself, I scraped together enough money for a set of 00 double-pointed needles. A few weeks later, I had my very first finished object: a pair of orange and cream lace-weight Sanquhar gloves. I still have them! Check out my Ravelry project page if you’re curious :)

Over the next two decades, that initial spark has turned into a full-fledged knitting design business.

I’ve since honed my skills and deepened my love for the craft—but my roots in resourcefulness and making with intention remain the same.

When I’m not knitting, I’m rock climbing & exploring new places. Colorado is my home, and I love all the mountainous and deserty landscapes of the west. These are what inspires my designs.

I love translating the textures, colors, and motifs of the wild places I visit into each of my hand knitting patterns.

Oh, and did I mention I’m a cat lover? My sweet girl, Purl, is my trusty adventure buddy and knitting companion. (She’s also a connoisseur of Instagram cat memes 🐱 so feel free to send me your favorites!)

Thanks for stopping by, and happy making—whatever your craft may be :)