All in a Day’s Work!

I joined authors, Brad Thor, Kent Krueger, and Richard Snow today in Detroit for the Detroit Book and Author Society Luncheon. We were honored with a great turn out, a crowd of 1,300 readers attended including members of the Page Read more

My Word for the Year

My word for the year is submit.  It’s certainly not a word I would have chosen, but it got planted in front of my face, and God’s message was amazingly clear.  I wasn’t sure what this word would mean but Read more

Our Dog, Bogie

I admit Wayne and I spoil our dog.  We’d never had a dog sleep with us until we got Bogie.  I walk him every day and cater to his every wish.  He’s pampered and loved by both Wayne and me.  Read more

The Intricacies of Make-up

On a recent business trip to New York I had a new publicity photo taken.  The publisher spared no expense.  They hired a photographer, a make-up expert and a stylist to dress me.  At one point there were five people Read more

Debbie Macomber

Baby Blocks

This crib size baby afghan by Ann Norling makes a lovely baby gift for an expecting mother. Download Word Doc

Alix’s Prayer Shawl

This shawl by Myrna A.I. Stahman will be the perfect hug to wrap around your loved one. Make sure to download both the word document and the pdf file. Download PDF Download Word Doc  

Cable Sample Scarf

You’ll love this beautiful scarf by Bev Galeskas. With its elegant design it will make the perfect accessory for chilly days. Download Word Doc  

Debbie Macomber Fan Retreat

A three-day destination event in Nashville, TN with one of America's most popular writers AUGUST 9-11, 2013 Random House is hosting a Fan Retreat at the famed Opryland Resort in August, right when the new novel, Rose Harbor in Bloom, Read more

Where to Hide Chocolate Eggs

Wayne and I are in Washington for Easter.  Even after a six-hour airplane ride, once home my first stop was my yarn room.  My son came downstairs with me, took one look at my huge yarn stash, and said, “Mom, let’s talk about hoarding!”  If you have a passion like mine, hoarding is easy.  Happy Easter everyone.  I just may hide a few of those chocolate eggs in my yarn room!

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Knitted Knockers

You can help women who’ve fought the breast cancer battle by knitting or crocheting these Knitted Knockers—cotton breast prostheses, a comfortable alternative to silicone. Knitted Knockers is also the name of the community of women who regularly gather at Debbie’s Read more

Courtney’s Wedding Purse

You, too, can knit Courtney’s Wedding Purse from “The 21st Wish” in The Knitting Diaries with this design by Sandy Payne. With or without beads, it will make a lovely heirloom gift for a bride or other special occasion. Download Read more

Miracle Scarf

I am delighted to share the pattern for the Miracle Scarf, worn by Doris Roberts in the Hallmark movie, Call Me Mrs. Miracle. The lovely lace scarf was designed by Knitter’s Magazine editor, Rick Mondragon. The beautiful yarn is from Read more

Cameron’s Sweater

Knit the children’s sweater that inspired the delightful story, A Truly Terribly Horrible Sweater . . . That Grandma Knit, that is about a boy and the sweater his grandma knit for him. Co-authored with Debbie’s Guideposts friend, Mary Lou Read more

Parasols Crochet Shawlette

Spice up your wardrobe with this beautiful shawlette designed by Ellen Gormley. Download Word Document Download PDF  

Lighthouse Shawlette

Michael del Vecchio’s sleek design will compliment any outfit for your loved one. Download PDF    

Silky Wool Scarf

I knit the scarf for a very close friend in Michigan. She always loves anything I make her. I still have enough yarn left to make another one for myself. A friend gave me the pattern while attending a summer Read more

Valerie Nesheim’s Afghan

I entered this afghan in a contest that represented an original creation using knit and crochet stitches.  It measures 35″ x 38″ with 20 knitted squares.  The orange blossoms, oranges and leaves were crocheted and added after I finished the Read more

Prayer Shawl Ministry

I have a friend diagnosed with terminal breast cancer and I just finished knitting a prayer shawl for her. Pattern: From the Prayer Shawl Ministry website (shawlministry.com) Yarn: Red Heart Light and Lofty super bulky yarn Needle Size: US Size Read more

Twisted Stitch Wrist Warmers

These cozy, fingerless gloves are just the thing to keep your hands warm while you’re working on the computer. Pattern: Twisted Stitch Wrist Warmers, designed by Ann Marshall, of Port Orchard, WA Yarn: Merino/Bamboo blend, dk weight from The Artful Read more

Joy Watrous

If you look carefully, you can see a flap that transforms these finger-less gloves into mittens! Joy has knitted many of them for gifts. They work especially great while driving as you can still have use of your fingers, but if they Read more

Baby Petal Hat

I knitted this easy little hat—dainty and feminine!—for a friend’s baby girl. It worked up easily and gave me a chance to try something besides a scarf! Pattern: Baby Petal Hat knittingonthenet.com Yarn: Bernat Baby Softee (pink, from my stash!) Read more

Hospital Nursery Hats

Some of us at our local AARP chapter in Lyndhurst, NJ make hats for the hospital nursery. Pattern: Unknown Yarn: Various Needle Size: Unknown Knitted by: Nell Robinson  

Knit & Caboodle Socks

I knit these socks for a dear friend of mine in Hendersonville, NC. Pattern: One that was created at Knit & Caboodle, a yarn shop in St. Charles, MO Yarn: Jitterbug, color Jewel Needle Size: Two Addi circular needles, size Read more

Pillow Case Edging

I just discovered the book The Lacy Knitting of Mary Schiffman and love all the lacy projects in it. I decided to try this pillowcase edging to start, and I love how it turned out. I used yarn from my Read more