it’s not always a bad thing.
Let’s rewind the tape to a few weeks ago when I checked my Ravelry and found a note from Taiga Hilliard, a designer I just happen to love and if you don’t know who she is you can see her fabulous designs here . So because we are connected on Instagram she knows I am a fat fiber lover and reached out to see if I would be interested in testing some patterns for her. I was all…you mean lil ole me?
Guess who had some A S A P just sitting in a project bag waiting to be great. That would be me!
So I printed out a copy of the pattern, wound my yarn and got started…well I tried to get started but that day was a long one 
I swear my heart was in the right place but listen here….the level of my fatigue has not been described and I literally fell asleep before I could cast on, but no fear..it’s super bulky yarn on US19 needles. I started it on Friday evening and finished up at the laundromat the next morning
Yes I kid you not when I say #sheknitsallthetime so I get home and I put it on the blocking mat, because I had another one to do…I can’t wait to show them all…but patience my loves..they are coming. So the pattern, can you do it? Absolutely…the pattern is called Lightning Strike and if you can knit, purl and yarn over…you are good. I think Taiga did a great job with the pattern as it is written and charted, so whichever tickles your fancy…you can do this. The pattern is listed here go show some love and add it to your favorites please. Don’t you just love the edging? I know you do because yea: CUTE!
So about that Lighting striking thing…well it just so happens that I would be attending my family reunion in VA and the one and only Patty McGuire happens to live exactly where I would be….POW!! Can you say photoshoot? What are the odds, my time was short but I had to make it happen. Listen, you saw the pics of my Spring Fever in this post here this woman is AMAZING with that lens. Check out her website and see for yourself. It was damn near 100 degrees, but I was cool as a cucumber because she made me feel comfortable. When she showed me the proofs, I was close to tears. Just overwhelmed with pride. I mean I was all like is that me? I knit that? If you let me tell it I am still a new knitter, it was just an all around WOW!! Ok let me show you what I mean….
Thank you all for reading and your feedback. I love the comments and I read each and every one. AND know this if I can do it so can you…one stitch at a time.
P.S. I will be adding more pics to this post as the become available. I was a bad girl and posted them before they were finished 😏 what I was excited to show you guys! Lol
Knit on my fiber friends…knit on
~GG
You ROCK!!
Thank you!!! for your kind words!
Yes Hunty you did that! Lovely and you did a awesome job just Gorgeous! As always you did superb work Love!
Kim you know I love you, but please know I appreciate your support here on my blog! It really matters. *hugs & kisses*
Love it. It looks awesome
thank you!!
Love it! I plan to knit a few for Christmas presents.
they are perfect for holiday gifts because they knit up very quickly
and thanks!
I really like the photo that shows your face – so pretty!
Thank you!
It is beautiful. I love the colorway. I enjoy seeing your creations. Can’t wait to see the rest!
thank you
Wow, it’s beautiful, and you’re beautiful!
Congrats.
Thank you very much!
Great work! Beautiful and talented lady!!!
thank you!
Another fabulous product. Where’s your store? Keep doing your thang curlfriends! Peace!
Thank you so much!
So I already told you on IG how much I liked the color and the pattern down the back, so let me come here and say again how much I really like this!! I swear I wish I could knit so that I could attempt something like this, but I can’t so I’ll just live vicariously through your beautiful creations.
That Patty is a beast with the lens and I would have never thought it was that hot, she captured the both you and your creation beautifully. Can’t wait to see what other colors you whip up 🙂
thank you Nae!! I saw the pics and I got tears in my eyes. You know if I tell it I am still learning..so to see my work through someone elses eyes, sort of blew me away! Thank you for being there from day one! I love you
My Gaye, things are starting to fall into place for you and I am so happy to see all your hard work and dedication to your craft pay off. You joy and passion for what you do draws people in and the fact that it is now captured on film for everyone to see is wonderful. Love you too and this is only the beginning; keep being an inspiration 🙂
gorgeous, just absolutely gorgeous. The model, the shawl, the vibrant color, the photos all gorgeous.
Thank you very much!
Your blog and love of knitting continues to be an inspiration. Lighting Strikes is a beautiful pattern and I love how it knitted up! As always thank you for keeping your blog super positive!
Mama Reese!!! Thank you!!
Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing so much of you! I’ve been following you on YouTube which brought me to your blog and I found you on Ravelry! Stalk much? Right? But seriously, you have been helping me through a really rough patch with your honesty! I must knit on!!!
I wish I could reach through and hug you!! Stalk on my friend!!
Sniff sniff!!! 😅
*blowing kisses through the screen*
Wow! I rarely knit large yarn as it is hard on my wrists, but that is truly beautiful. Beautiful knitting and the pictures are fabulous. Lightning strikes!
Hey there! Thank you!!
What a perfect color for you! Fabulous on so many levels.
Thank you very much!
Very nice. And what a beautiful color. You look fabulous. 💃🏽 I guess I really need to get some ASAP! Lol!! 😄
Thank you and lol yes you do!!