Friday
Feb122010
An amazing brain.
Friday, February 12, 2010 at 7:22PM
Some people have amazing brains. I do not pretend to be one of them.
Some people's brains can learn six languages effortlessly, or allow them to see exactly how a steam locomotive is assembled, or how to take pictures of objects that are millions of light years away.
Marjan from Yarnissima has a cool brain. Out of her brain has come arguably one of the best collections of sock designs in the world -- certainly some of the most original and architecturally challenging.
If I could keep Marjan on staff, I would. I would like to move her from the Netherlands, along with her family of course, and give her a lovely office with a window and some yarn. I would make her a cup of tea and come back and check on her a while later.
I know she would come up with patterns like this, because she already has:
When you put them on, it looks like your ankle is wearing a necklace. I've had the very good fortune of getting to know Marjan -- and her personality is just as lovely as her designs.
Today, I give you something new from one of the great creative brains of the world, an exclusive pattern called The Portland Gussets.
Look at those amazing, curved lines.
I would love to have one of these kinds of brains.
I would love to have a pair of these socks. They speak to me.
This pattern was inspired by Marjan's trip from the Netherlands to Portland, OR. We met at the Sock Summit -- some of you were probably lucky enough to take one of her classes. Her pattern writing skills are also second to none -- everything is beautifully illustrated, clearly explained, and edited to the Nth degree.
So, support one the great (independent) brains of the world. You can click on this link and buy one of her patterns. and perhaps a pattern from some of the other creative greats of the knitting world. If you do, be sure to choose the Download shipping option, so you won't be charged anything. When you're done clicking through all the screens, you'll be taken to a link for the PDF, and you'll also be emailed a copy, just in case you aren't able to download it immediately.
You get started knitting up some ankle necklaces or some Portland Gussets. I'm off to use my comparatively average brain to think up a way to retain Marjan on staff...
Some people's brains can learn six languages effortlessly, or allow them to see exactly how a steam locomotive is assembled, or how to take pictures of objects that are millions of light years away.
Marjan from Yarnissima has a cool brain. Out of her brain has come arguably one of the best collections of sock designs in the world -- certainly some of the most original and architecturally challenging.
If I could keep Marjan on staff, I would. I would like to move her from the Netherlands, along with her family of course, and give her a lovely office with a window and some yarn. I would make her a cup of tea and come back and check on her a while later.
I know she would come up with patterns like this, because she already has:
When you put them on, it looks like your ankle is wearing a necklace. I've had the very good fortune of getting to know Marjan -- and her personality is just as lovely as her designs.
Today, I give you something new from one of the great creative brains of the world, an exclusive pattern called The Portland Gussets.
Look at those amazing, curved lines.
I would love to have one of these kinds of brains.
I would love to have a pair of these socks. They speak to me.
This pattern was inspired by Marjan's trip from the Netherlands to Portland, OR. We met at the Sock Summit -- some of you were probably lucky enough to take one of her classes. Her pattern writing skills are also second to none -- everything is beautifully illustrated, clearly explained, and edited to the Nth degree.
So, support one the great (independent) brains of the world. You can click on this link and buy one of her patterns. and perhaps a pattern from some of the other creative greats of the knitting world. If you do, be sure to choose the Download shipping option, so you won't be charged anything. When you're done clicking through all the screens, you'll be taken to a link for the PDF, and you'll also be emailed a copy, just in case you aren't able to download it immediately.
You get started knitting up some ankle necklaces or some Portland Gussets. I'm off to use my comparatively average brain to think up a way to retain Marjan on staff...
Reader Comments (5)
I am working on Portland Gussets in Springvale and it is an amazing pattern. It is a bit difficult to figure out at times - but so worth the challenge! can't wait to finish and start on that other pattern.
Her patterns are brilliant! And so well-written, though some of the charting did throw me for a loop until a dear friend explained it all to me. I'm planning on making Portland Gussets with my special Sheepn... colourway for the Ravelympics.
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