Afghan
A gift for a friend, this afghan took roughly six months to make. Out of the entire afghan, only two squares are alike! Pattern: A pattern of her own design Yarn: Simply Soft, 4-ply Needle Size: Crochet Hook: H/8 Knitted by: Kathy Antles
Santa Stocking
In the mid-1950s my mother (Bettie Ann Passinger) ordered a Santa Stocking kit. She knitted my stocking and probably 20 more from the same pattern for family members, neighbors’ children, etc. She never made stockings for herself or my dad Read more
Don’t Miss Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove Premiere on Hallmark
Programming has locked on what we believe to be an exciting scheduling strategy for our first original prime time series, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove, and have decided to move the start of the launch from June 1st to July 20th. Read more
House Party
The House Party was great fun. (See my Facebook page for photos.) At one point during the brunch, I had everyone go around the room, introduce themselves and say how they know me. Some of the answers were hilarious. Sally and Suzie live on each side of our home. Sally explained that her first introduction to Wayne and me was through a pair of binoculars the day we moved in. She called Suzie to report we looked pretty normal. April, who lives across the street, received my credit card in the mail by mistake and claimed she regrets ret
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Where Do You Go When You Need to De-Stress?
One of the books I routinely read from each morning posed a question. It asked when you are stressed and wish to escape, where would you choose to go? The reading went on to offer several suggestions, such as walking along a coral sand beach, floating down a lazy river on an inner tube, swaying in a hammock . . .
A Knitted Hug
A knitted hug for Hyacinth Eykelhof. Completed in 2009.
Knit Lace & Leaves For Baby
For Madison Jean, a baby in our church in Florida. I loved working on this pattern. It looks so fancy and it wasn't difficult, taking less than a week! The little matching hat is next.
Lace Shawl
An easy project completed for my daughter Jody. I started it on our family Christmas cruise in 2009 and now Jody will have a lovely keepsake. It knit up beautifully.
Sleepy in Seattle
My first knitted item for newest grandchild, Jaxon. The pattern called for bulky weight yarn, but the mother liked the feel of the Smooth DK, so I held one strand of blue and one of brown together. It turned out Read more
Lace Poncho
This isn't a poncho in the traditional sense. It's a lacy rectangle, fastened with a pretty shawl pin—one of many I knit over the winter while I was still in my Florida home. I love watching lace develop while I Read more
Silky Haze Scarf
An easy-to-knit scarf for my sister-in-law, Cheryl, for Christmas 2010.
Pure and Simple Baby Tunic with Hood
I've made several of these for grandkids at various times. This one is for my nephew Ian for Christmas 2010. I found a great wooden sailboat button to embellish the sweater.
Traveling Woman
A holiday gift for 2010 and 2011 birthday gift for my cousin, Mary Ann Adler I've made this shawl several times, as evidenced by two photos of the same shawl but with different yarns. The beige close-up was knit using Read more
Little Poncho
Completed in February 2008, this pretty poncho was knit for granddaughter Bailey. It is knit from the top down (one of my favorite ways to knit!) and I hope she enjoys it!
Basic Cardigan Vest for Women #995
I completed this vest for my daughter, Jenny, in January 2008. I particularly enjoy Pure and Simple patterns and this is another example. The pattern called for medium or heavy worsted weight yarn, but I used a lighter weight yarn Read more
“Happy Scraps” kit from Amazing Threads
This adorable little sweater is for Grandson Collin. The kit to knit this sweater was given to me by Chris Ann of Amazing Threads in New York last year while I was on tour, but with all the projects I Read more
Beaded Snowflake Scarf
One of my goals in 2007 was to learn how to knit with beads. I took a class at The Yarn Garden in Gig Harbor, Washington, where I met Sandy Payne, my beading instructor. Sandy is a wonderful instructor and Read more
Boats for Cameron
As you've likely discovered, I adore knitting for my grandkids. This one is for my youngest, Collin, completed in 2007. Like many of you, I sometimes make adjustments to a pattern and this is one example. In this instance I Read more
Boy’s Vest from Vogue Knitting
I knitted this vest for my grandson, James, and completed it in 2007. Because James has a small torso but is tall, I had to make some adjustments in length. I particularly liked the twisted ribbing at the bottom and Read more
Hayfield Vest
Most of my projects are for family and friends, but I couldn’t resist knitting this lovely vest for myself in 2007.
Madeline’s Blue Hat
With the yarn I had yarn left over from Madeleine's sweater, plus yarn from another project, I decided to knit hats.
Madeline’s Striped Sweater
This sweater, knit while I was on tour in 2007 in support of my book, BACK ON BLOSSOM STREET, is for my granddaughter, Madeleine. It always gives me a sense of pride when I can add one of my personalized Read more
Knitting Pure and Simple #981
I knitted this sweet little sweater for my granddaughter, Madeleine. The pattern is knit from the neck down, and I found the cutest butterfly buttons that complement it perfectly. Some time ago I purchased labels that say “Knit by Hand Read more