Thirty-Six hours ago I went into my little pattern-writing cave, bid good-bye to the world, barely noticed the light snowfall we had yesterday, let the house turn to squalor (happens fast with a German Shedder for a housemate, who by the way, was giving me the sad-eye the whole time as we didn’t walk one bit), the clouds rolled on by, the wind blew, earth circled the sun, and I drank colossal amount of tea, and lavishing my appetite with mostly shortbread (which I bake regularly!) So, well friends, I just crawled out of my cave. Two. Days. Later.
Wrestling with technically precise words is not my sport of choice nor talent forte, but I’ll tell you , if it weren’t for Morrie at the other end of the chitty-chatty box in gmail and even the phone numerous amounts of times ~~~ I never would have lasted in that dark & scary cave. So first of all, thank you Morrie, for your abundant editing genius, and your effervescent good humor.
Second of all, I want to thank Lizzi, for her convincing me I could be a real knitter, write a real pattern, and even be a real designer. Liz, you’re right, I can be as self-doubting as I am use to being, but then I’ll just go ahead and do it anyway, and be proud about it too. So Lizzi ~~ ” well done you ! ”
Now I’ll mention lastly, that the first ever paid-for pattern for 2 bux is for sale on Ravelry. Hmm… I feel a little old-fashioned asking two dollars for a pattern which took me (and lets not forget Morrie) two days to write. But hey ! I am good with that !
So here she is, shyly sitting in the shadows like a wallflower among great designers and pattern-writers ~ over yonder in Ravelry ~ the pattern for sale.
(Oh, and yes, that is my Really Red Fair Isle cardigan & tam the mitts are cozied up to !)
Jenjoyce Design 
Oh…I would (and will) so gladly pay two dollars for this FAB pattern…and to support your designing henceforth. You go girl. Congratulations. This is HUGE!!!! txo
Awwww, thank you Debbie !!! Unfortunately , there are a couple of paypal hurdles to get over before it can be downloaded, as it is my first paid-for pattern, but I think tomorrow we’ll be good to go , and business doors can open. 🙂 Thanks again, for all your lovely support. xx
No worries. I can wait. (So much on the go as it is. 😉 )
I always knew you could do it Jen. Congratulations on achieving this huge milestone in your career. I couldn’t be more pleased for you and wish you every success. Oh and I adore the mitts, I being a massive fan of your “Really Red” series of designs.
Mr Campbell Scot, you are one who recognizes the importance in this milestone, and you deserve a heap of thanks too , for all your support !
Well done my friend, now go and get that fair isle cardi and tam published! 😉
Aw thank you so much Kelly… I may just consider just that !
Never doubted you………..:-)
The best kind of friends don’t, do they ? 🙂 xxx
Congratulations! This is great news. They are so cute, and sophisticated at the same time. I love the colors you used. This is a real step in your designing direction, and I think you debuted with a great pattern!
Thank you so much Martha ! I had my struggles, but it’s done & dusted now. On to the next ! 🙂
This set is just lovely. I like the colors very much.
Thanks Monika ! 🙂