On June 22, , I brought home the most perfect kitten, with expressive eyebrows and the sweetest white dipped toes. I was new to Boston, living alone while going to grad school. Taliesin made my apartment feel like a home.
From that day on, he and I were inseparable. He even visited Salem with me that fall! Taliesin was with me for so many major life developments, including moving to Salem, and leaving my career as an architect to open Circle of Stitches. My buddy through all the ups and downs. You may have even met him at one of our virtual stitch nights! Every Fiber Witch Box comes from the heart, and my intention for this season was to honor my familiar Taliesin, my faithful companion of 17 years.
Now in his memory, this collection honors him and all our familiars, and all the love and magic they bring into our lives. This collection is a piece of my heart. Taliesin battled heart disease, kidney disease, and cancer for the last five years, and stayed by my side much longer than our vet expected, but of course, not nearly as long as any of us hope our beloved familiars stay with us.
He was a brave if fiesty boy in the face of all his exams and medications. Any remaining proceeds will be donated to other animals in need. Andrea designed this hat to be knit in two different gauges, fingering and worsted weight. I went with Brooklyn Tweed Shelter , her recommendation for worsted weight, and ended up using Pollen , the same as her sample hat. Here are some of the lovely Traveler Hats our fiber witches made:. Paula and I met a few years ago, two Brazilians more specifically, two Paulistas!
Her designs are classic yet contemporary, and the inspiration is deeply rooted in Brazilian culture. Get your copy here! Textured Knits is a thoughtfully curated collection of contemporary and timeless handknits. The book includes sweaters, cardigans, shawls, and a pair of socks.
