It took three people to teach me how to knit. The first time, when a friend’s mother sat me down, I just wasn’t very interested. The second time, I think I had simply had a little too much wine. Finally, one more brave soul made an attempt to share this art form with me, and she succeeded. The third time was, as they say, the charm.
That was nearly two decades ago, and the time since then has been a wonderful tactile adventure! Yarns and yarn colors – and therefore all the sweaters and jackets I knit – were so basic back then. I loved knitting anyway. Over time, two wonderful things happened: yarns evolved into combinations of colors and textures that are breathtaking works of art in their own right, and accessories became quite popular.
Once I began working with the new yarns, I found I could not – and did not want to – put them down. Creating original, artful accessories such as scarves, wraps, and shawls, became my passion. The feel of the knitting needles in my hands and the sound of their clicking; the texture of the yarn running through my fingers; the repetitive, soothing motion; watching a garment take shape and come into existence before my eyes…it’s one of the most powerful, gratifying things I experience. Best of all, it is one of my favorite ways to wrap others in soft comfort.
You can see my work -- along with all kinds of other fabulous, original gifts, works of art, and home decor -- in Reno at the stores listed above, and at passionknits.etsy.com. Please feel free to contact me at passionknits@gmail.com
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Divine wrap or throw
A soft-as-a-cloud acrylic/mohair blend wrap that can also be used as a decorative throw.
Daffodil scarf
The base yarn for this scarf is made with 89% eco-friendly, incredibly soft bamboo.
Playtime! scarf
A whimsical, playful accessory knit in an open stitch to have a lighter-weight feel.
Open-weave Wrap
This wrap is made with an alpaca blend yarn for warmth, but knit with an open stitch so that it is lightweight enough for cooler summer evenings or air-conditioned buildings.
Child's Take-Along Mini Blankie
A very soft, lightweight portable blanket that is machine washable and dryable.
Spring Breeze scarf
A very light accessory for spring days and summer evenings.
Liquid Gold scarf
A lightweight scarf to wear as an accessory in warmer months, using ribbon yarns with button embellishments.
Black ribbon scarf
A lightweight, decorative scarf for warmer weather. Made in a beautiful, shimmery ribbon with red wooden beads. In addition to black, this yarn comes in beautiful, multicolored combinations.
A Scarf With a Story
The silk threads for this yarn are the remnants from the making of traditional saris in India. Instead of being thrown away, these remnants are sent to variuos women's development groups and cooperatives in Nepal. Tibetan, Nepalese, and Indian women then hand mix and hand spin these fibers into yarn. Through the sale of this yarn, they are able to earn a living wage with which to support their families. Therefore, when you wear one of these scarves, you are connected with resourceful women across the globe!
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