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Woolly Mammoth Knits is the permanent place for my patterns to stay as my family and I move around the world. So far, we have lived in four different countries and on two continents, courtesy of my husband's job. When designing I am usually inspired by my surroundings as much as by the yarn I'm working with, and moving to a new place every few years is a real treat in that respect. The Netherlands, the USA, Italy and the UK have all found a place in my knitting, mixing with other design ideas inspired by current as well as vintage fashion. I especially enjoy designing seamless knits, such as adults sweaters and hats, as well as baby clothes.
I learned to knit when I was eight, and although my first project ("rug for my doll's house") took several years to complete, I have become a true addict in more recent years. My patterns have appeared in Knitty Magazine, Yarn Forward, the Classic Elite Yarns web-letter, and are a part of the Knit Picks Independent Designer Program. They have also been published in online magazines Knit on the Net, Popknits and Knotions. Some of my patterns are for sale on the pattern page of my website, and others can be downloaded for free on the same page. The name of my website, Woolly Mammoth Knits, comes from my reflections on the tradition and history of knitting. From thinking about the long history of the craft it was, in my mind, not a huge jump to considering the amount of wool the woolly mammoth would have been able to produce. And there you have it! My blog can be read on this website as well. I use it to document my adventures knitting around the world, announce the publication of new patterns, and ramble about other assorted topics. |
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Besides a knitter I'm also a Dutch girl, the wife of a US sailor, mommy to a little girl named Noortje and a "hairy baby" a.k.a. our sock-stealing golden retriever Sophie, an aspiring writer and ever the dreamer. I enjoy tromping through the woods around our village, eating breakfast for dinner and singing Janis Joplin songs loudly (and rather badly) in the shower or car.Thanks for taking a look at my website! Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or comments you may have. I love hearing from visitors!![]()
� Linda Wilgus, 2008-2010 |