Ah, friends, it's been a while. Years. So much has changed for me. I've spent the past few years dismantling dreams and building new ones. It's a long story, one that involves divorce and moving. I'd like to eventually share bits and pieces of it with you but know that the kids and I are in a good place, doing good things and I can't wait to share all of that with you.
Through it all knitting has been my constant. I designed this particular cowl just about when all of the change began, about three years ago. I didn't write down my notes at the time and the cowl sat, unworn and untouched, until the end of August when I finally buckled down and recreated it so I could offer a new design for all my knitting lovelies. It's another very quick, very addictive knit that is perfect for the upcoming gift giving season. You can find the pattern on Ravelry. I love the way Leslie's turned out.
I've already had such a warm and generous response to the pattern which makes me feel overwhelmingly grateful for your support of my work and in turn the new life I am building for the kids and I.
Ahhh...gosh. So much to say. Next time.
xo Spidey
So glad you are back......good luck on your new journey.
Posted by: julie | October 14, 2015 at 01:00 PM
Lovely cowl. Welcome back! Glad you are weathering the storm and finding your way:)
Posted by: Barb | October 14, 2015 at 05:32 PM
Thank you, Barb :) So happy to reconnect xo
Abi Gregorio, Proprietress
Red Comb Vintage and Handmade
custom knitwear and design
www.redcombvintage.etsy.com
802.733.6015
Posted by: Abi | October 14, 2015 at 05:55 PM
Thank you :)
Abi Gregorio, Proprietress
Red Comb Vintage and Handmade
custom knitwear and design
www.redcombvintage.etsy.com
802.733.6015
Posted by: Abi | October 14, 2015 at 05:55 PM
Nice to see you back here and to know that you are doing well. What a lovely, cozy cowl ... just in time for our crisp fall days!!
Posted by: Evelyn | October 15, 2015 at 11:35 AM
Welcome back. I'm sorry you've had such difficulties. {hugs}
blessings
~*~
Posted by: laura | October 15, 2015 at 05:13 PM
❤️ Looking forward to your next chapter.
Posted by: MJ | October 19, 2015 at 06:17 AM
Sending love, though you know that already.
Posted by: Stacey | October 19, 2015 at 10:08 AM
Thank you, Evelyn :)
Posted by: Abi | October 19, 2015 at 10:32 AM
Thanks, Laura. It's been a rock tumble-ish journey but I'm all polished and ready for new lovely things now :) xoxo
Posted by: Abi | October 19, 2015 at 10:33 AM
Exciting stuff, my friend :) xo
Posted by: Abi | October 19, 2015 at 10:34 AM
Love you back, babe xo
Posted by: Abi | October 19, 2015 at 10:34 AM
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Posted by: MJ | October 19, 2015 at 08:53 PM
nice to see you back as well. i too have had a very similar journey. id love to hear your stories of strength and hope as i live through this also with the strength of the other women who have gone before me and who travel in parallel lives. xo
Posted by: mary (little sky home) | October 23, 2015 at 01:48 AM
I'm so happy to see you back! Happy to see your pictures and read your words again.
Posted by: Sophia | October 23, 2015 at 09:08 AM
Thank you Sophia :)
Posted by: Abi | October 23, 2015 at 10:05 AM
I know I've said it before but boy do I wish we could just have a cuppa together and dish it all. Sending much love your way xo
Posted by: Abi | October 23, 2015 at 10:06 AM
lovely cowl I can't find the free pattern :( thanks
Hope your day is cozy in a cowl :)
Posted by: Natasha | October 25, 2015 at 09:43 AM
Hi Natasha, I have 5 free designs on Ravelry but the Spiral Cowl is a paid download, also available on Ravelry. You can reach it through the link above. Thanks and Happy Knitting!
Posted by: Abi | October 25, 2015 at 07:10 PM
Hi Abi,
I bought some cute vintage towels and linens from your shop years ago and have followed your blog through the years. It looks like you and I have been on parallel journeys the past few years. Mine started in July of 2013. I hope you are doing well and wish you renewal and love and everything your heart desires. So glad you are back.
Love,
Jenn
Posted by: Jennifer Gallucci | May 08, 2016 at 10:09 PM