Tracy Cooper-Posey is an award-winning and bestselling
author of more than 100 romantic suspense and historical, paranormal and
science fiction romances in which random acts of crafting and cooking sometimes
take place. She’s addicted to Irish Breakfast tea and chocolate, sometimes
taken together. In her spare time she enjoys history, Sherlock Holmes, science
fiction and ignoring her treadmill. An Australian Canadian, she lives in
Edmonton, Canada with her husband, a former professional wrestler. Learn more
about Tracy and her books at her website where you can find her free four book
Starter Library.
Meandering Paw Prints Scarf
I was
delighted to find out about Lois/Anastasia’s crafting background. I’ve been a
dedicated sewing hobbyist for many years, and I’ve lost count of the cosplay
outfits I’ve made. I also love crochet (knitting, not so much), beading and
quilling.
I
try to make as many Christmas presents for my family as I can, each year, in my
not-so-infinite spare time. A couple of years ago, I made two of these
Meandering Paw Prints scarves, one for my daughter and one for my
daughter-in-law. They really went over, and both women are still using them
each winter.
I
used Bernat Premium yarn, which is lovely and soft—just what you want touching
your skin. It’s a reasonable price, too.
If
you want to use super economical yarn, you could always soften it using some of the DIY
methods,
before you make the scarf…or after.
The
pattern is super easy. Once you’ve completed a couple of repeats of the
pattern, you’ll have it memorized. I made both scarves while sitting in front
of television.
Each
scarf only took a couple of nights to make—and these are long scarves, as you can see in the photo. Up here
in the frozen north, we like a lot of warm layers.
You
could make the scarf as long or short as you want, or that your yarn allows. Solid
colors work best to show the paw prints properly.
The
pattern is from Amy B Stitched, and it is free. You can find it here, or on Ravelry, here. I believe the author also
now offers a Paw Print beanie pattern.
My
latest novel, War Duke of Britain, book
4 in the Once and Future Hearts romance series set during the time of King
Arthur, will be released on Thursday, and is currently available for pre-order.
War Duke of Britain
A Once and Future Hearts Novel
He is not the enemy she came to fight.
Idris the Slayer
is the champion of the northern kings. Undefeated in battle, the dark, lone
warrior who rides to war with a black wolf at his side spreads fear before him,
even among those counted his allies.
When Rhiannon of
Galleva rides to her first battle with Emrys and Cai, she expects to fight the
Saxon hoards pouring into Britain. She is not braced to defend herself against
Idris’ incursion into her heart.
He is a dangerous
man to be drawn to, for his allegiance lies with king Lot of Orkney, who holds
no love for Uther, the aging High King. Rhiannon’s parents, Anwen and Steffan,
are loyal to the High King, as is Count Ector, Cai’s father. Rhiannon’s
association with a northern man tears open secrets that have brewed for a
generation, forcing Uther and his commanders to fight enemies on two fronts.
