Debbie’s Blog
Basic Baby Hat
Jo Ann knits baby hats for Martin Memorial Hospital in Stuart, FL, all year long, but her favorite time of year is Christmas. She and her husband made a “tree” of her knitted hats as a reference for the next Read more
Baby Blocks Afghan
Barbara embellished the blanket with a lace border. The blanket was gratefully received by the daughter of friends who had her first child in June 2009. Pattern: Baby Blocks, free on the Knitting Patterns page and in The Shop on Blossom Read more
A Basic Pullover Pattern
Kathy knitted this sweater for her grandson, which he absolutely had to have, after reading The Truly Terribly Horrible Sweater . . . That Grandma Knit. On “Book Day” her grandson is bringing the book in (and, of course, wearing Read more
Caron Simply Soft
I made this for a co-worker’s infant granddaughter who got over a year’s use out of it (we live in Central NY and the sweaters never get put away). I changed the rolled edge to a more feminine crocheted shell Read more
Felted Clogs
A fun project that I knitted and felted for my daughter-in-law’s birthday. Pattern: Felted Clogs by FiberTrends Yarn: Paton’s Classic Wool Merino Needle Size: US size 13 24″ circular Knitted by: Mady Hanlon
Lion Brand Jiffy in Violet
A cozy and soft shawl. Most things I knit are for other people, but this one is for me. I really like the “inside/wrong side” as the displayed portion of the shawl rather than the intended right side as indicated Read more
The Truly Terribly Horrible Sweater
Elizabeth enlarged the size of this lovely sweater by using needles larger than called for in the pattern plus four extra stitches. Her daughter can wear it now and for several years to come as she grows. Elizabeth said the Read more
Cable Sampler Scarf
I decided that since I had all these colors I would knit each cable in a different color. The only cable I had ever done before is the first one. I’ll probably use the others again sometime. Thanks so much for Read more
Lemonade Baby Blanket
I made this baby afghan for a new great grandbaby. I also knitted it in blue for a baby boy! Pattern: Lemonade Baby Blanket Yarn: Baby First bulky, six skeins Needle Size: US size 11 Knitted by: Jody McWhorter
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
Annie Johnson Flint
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