How I design

I begin with a pen, paper, yarn and knitting needles.

I begin with an idea: thoughts on a design that may become reality. I am inspired by nature, current fashion or simply thin air.

I begin with knowledge: the knowledge that I have gleamed from resource books written by other knitwear designers. Others who have come before me and have cared enough to offer me a lifeline: ways and means of recording my design.

I begin with the wish that my efforts yield a design.

I begin with the understanding that I may be forced to abandon my knitting needles and have nothing to show for the hours I have invested.

I begin with knitting needles firmly held in my hands and hope in my heart.

(c) ldyck 04/08