Handknit Harmonies

My latest work in progress is the ‘Gloria’ shawl designed to honor my grandmother. She was a knitter too, but she mostly concentrated on sewing because it was her business as a ballgown seamstress from the 1960s through the early 1990s. My grandfather renovated their home carport into her Maker’s Room.

She did a lot of home decor crocheting, but rarely knitted because of time and because in New Orleans, the climate doesn’t call for handmade knitwear like mittens, shawls or sweaters.

Gloria has inspired my interest in making; and this is one simple way to honor her. She was elegant; and I hope my shawl is something she would have loved.

Here is a little preview of my design in progress, The Gloria Shawl.

Knitting Pattern (coming soon): Gloria

Object: Asymmetrical Shawl

Designed by: Keisha Knits