Mom learned to knit by watching me do the steps as she read them. Over the years we both won ribbons on our knits at the county fair. Later in life when I had young sons, Mom and I sold our handcrafted items at various craft shows in lowa and Minnesota. We couldn’t keep up with the sweaters, so Mom and Dad bought me a used knitting machine at an auction. I would do the basic parts on the machine and Mom did the intricate parts by hand. Eventually Mom slowed down and I turned to fancier machines capable of more intricate products. I still did some craft markets, but started to work for companies that hired home knitters. Baby knits and more came about in the early 2000’s. I have been concentrating on the earflap hats for the last few years, but I am adding sweaters back in now. Each of my cuddly knits is made in lowa, not far from where my knitting passion started. I would be honored to make a family heirloom for you or to give as a meaningful gift to celebrate a new arrival, mark a special milestone, or start a family tradition.