People write …

Just a sampling of more praises for HeartStrings knitting patterns

I just wanted to tell you how much I continue to enjoy your designs. They are lovely, and the patterns are always detailed and easy to follow. I got hooked on lace through your little oak leaf book mark, so I owe you a big thank you.

I have to say, the Lead or Follow Lace scarf is probably the thing that I'm most proud of knitting. I started it before I could figure out that lace might be "hard", and your well-written pattern made it a breeze. I have several other of your scarf patterns that I am now anxious to try!

I am very much looking forward to seeing more HeartStrings patterns from you. Your patterns are so well written, and creative and fun.

I have ordered some more of your creations … Let me tell you that they are some of the most beautiful objects I have knitted in the last years.

The pattern is wonderfully well written with all the detail I love to have and rarely get from a published pattern.

I just finished making the triangle shawl and wanted to thank you for your creative pattern. It worked very well for me and I wanted you to know that the pattern directions were perfect! Your notes and simple written instructions were great.

Your patterns look great! … It is nice to receive a personal e-mail.

Your shawl patterns are masterpieces and your patterns are a real inspiration to all of us. We go crazy whenever a shipment of your patterns arrives at our local yarn store. You're truly talented.

Thanks to your fantastic pattern "Beaded Lace Scarf II", I've completed my first beaded knitting project. I had taken a bead-knitting class at my LYS [local yarn store] but I never got around to doing anything with beads until I purchased your pattern...Your pattern instructions are foolproof. You provide more than enough information, hints, tips, etc. to make a project succeed. Count me as a very satisfied customer who looks forward to purchasing more of your patterns.

I received the patterns I ordered and they are really wonderful. I started the Pendants shawl and it is gorgeous. The patterns are really clear and easy to follow. I also like the fact that the charts are all big and easy to read. ... Glad I found you. Thanks.

I just wanted to drop you a line and tell you how much I love your patterns. Not only are they gorgeous, but your presentation is outstanding. The pictures are all so clear, the type faces easy to read, the spacing and design layout make it easy to read and follow. I also dearly appreciate your design notes — they are so incredibly helpful!

You put together just outstanding patterns, making it so easy for intermediate knitters like me to understand and have success with lace, and to not give up in frustration.

Thank you for not only offering such fabulous patterns, but for taking the time to include so many details and helpful hints. I have many patterns I've purchased from other places that I can't follow very easily, and have put down in frustration. Not so with any Heartstrings pattern I've purchased — they are far superior to others!

I use Heartstrings patterns as the model for all other patterns now. It's how patterns SHOULD be presented.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

The pattern has been so easy to understand and follow … It's amazing how difficult it is to proofread patterns, especially ones you've charted yourself. Yours are amazingly error-free.

I hardly ever write authors (of anything) to thank them for their work, but I am compelled to do just that with you.

My first experience with your work came from The Sock Calendar - I have done several of the patterns in there and loved them all … Most recently I purchased your Flared Lace Smoke Ring pattern which I have made in both a baby alpaca blend and a cashmere/merino blend. Both are gorgeous beyond words. It was my first attempt at lace work and I found it so incredibly doable, I even impressed myself! At the moment I am awaiting delivery on the Frolicking Shamrocks pattern. I expect to be as thrilled with that pattern as I have been all others.

Your designs are heavenly; your patterns so clearly written and so easily understood, they are a joy to work with. I feel so fortunate to be knitting at a time when you are designing. Because you do what you do so well, it makes what I do a delight. Thank you.