I started knitting when I was six years old   

and I am still knitting and purling nearly fifty years later.

In the intervening years, I studied ceramics at

Teacher Training college and later, married with young children,

I set up a business called Scallywags, designing and knitting

 outfits for babies and children.

  I went back to teaching but continued

to broaden my creative horizons by attending courses and

workshops in silk painting, calligraphy, painting, pastels,

drawing, patchwork and quilting - eventually taking a

City and Guilds in Embroidery.

As well as knitting for Rowan and Patons, I am now

designing and knitting my own range of scarves,

shawls and wraps, hats and bags and babywear.

I have built up an extensive range

of vintage patterns which I use for inspiration,

along with my collection of vintage buttons, beads,

lace and ribbons.

I especially enjoy making items to commission.

Currently I am working on some freeform pieces,

incorporating knitting and crochet, which is further

embellished with embroidery and beads,

making a truly unique one off piece of wearable art.