About Me
- Lorna Pearman
- Dexter, Oregon, United States
- I am a self-employed knitter/designer and photographer. I strive to write unique designs inspired by nature, folklore, magic, Fairies and Elves, and I find a lot of inspiration from symbolism and traditions in cultures throughout history. I also love to photograph nature on an intimate level. As a Master Gardener I raise garden starts each spring to sell locally, and I am also a musician in the band Zayante. You can find me on Ravelry as Peargirl and our band Zayante can be found on Soundcloud..
About purchasing patterns...
All patterns are listed alphabetically within categories, and are available by clicking on the "Add to Cart" button for each pattern. You will receive an e-mail from knitpixie@msn.com usually within 24 hours with the pattern attached, ready for you to download and print. You may also purchase through Ravelry~ http://www.ravelry.com/stores/lorna-pearman-designs for automatic download. You can also find Peargirl Knits on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/peargirlknits. There are no refunds on patterns. Happy knitting!!!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Herringbone Chullo Pattern...new for knitters!
Herringbone describes a distinctive V-shaped pattern usually found in woven twill fabric. Rooted in ancient origins, the herringbone pattern dates back to Egyptian and African cultures where it was used to fashion decorative jewelry and basketry. Today it has many applications including hardwood flooring. It is so named because it resembles the skeleton of a herring fish. Here I have applied it to this Chullo, or earflap hat, for a combining of cultures. The Chullo is a Peruvian style of hat with earflaps made from vicuña, alpaca, llama or sheep's wool. Chullos have been used in the Andean Mountain region since pre-Hispanic times and wearing different types and colors has a significance among the Andean natives. The Herringbone Chullo pattern is available on this blog.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Amelie Escargot - On the move in Alaska...
Saturday, July 3, 2010
A Hummingbird Rescue
Today a beautiful female Rufous Hummingbird was trapped in our greenhouse. She was exhausted from her attempts to escape, and she just couldn't find her way back out. I was able to catch her with my bare hand as she rested between attempts. Once outside, she rested in my hand for approximately 5 minutes which allowed time for a few photos. Amazingly enough, 20 years ago I rescued 2 hummingbirds within a one week period from similar situations. Each time it has happened I can hardly believe that I am holding such a fragile creature, especially given the fact that they move so fast, and I think that it will never happen again...and then it does!
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