A Bit About Susan Coleman
(aka Grandma Sue)
Hi!
I have been knitting since I was eight years old, taught by a Holocaust survivor in my hometown of Chicago. She was from Germany, so her style of knitting was considered "European," which means (even though I am right-handed) I mainly knit with my left hand. It is a very concise style of knitting. If I had learned the "English" style of knitting, I would be throwing with my right hand instead. I can do both styles, but the one I am most comfortable with is European.
I was an adult with four small children when I taught myself to crochet, and I believe I am proficient in that talent as well. I prefer to make clothing by knitting, and often use my crocheting skills for trim and to make scarves and cowls unique. I feel I can honestly say you will not see yourself coming in anything I make for you.
The first things I made were knitted bedroom slippers. I made them for everyone I knew - my family, my friends, kids I babysat for, even the nuns who taught me in school! The joy I received from making things for the people I love has always brought me the greatest pleasure.
Over the years, I have made sweaters, afghans, scarves, and lots and lots of baby clothes, mostly for newborns to six months old. I rarely use a pattern, which is why most of the items you see here are one of a kind. While I would make every effort to duplicate what you see here, there is always the possibility that it will be slightly different.
I won first prize at the Iowa State Fair for one of my baby dresses in 2014.
I had never entered a competition before and was told it was rare for a "newby" to win at all.
You can pick any color available for your project. Most baby yarns are sold in pastels, so I often use non-traditional yarn to be able to bring something unique and colorful to the project. I love working with natural fibers. The cowl I am wearing in the picture is made of fisherman's wool. I also like using organic cotton for baby items.
(aka Grandma Sue)
Hi!
I have been knitting since I was eight years old, taught by a Holocaust survivor in my hometown of Chicago. She was from Germany, so her style of knitting was considered "European," which means (even though I am right-handed) I mainly knit with my left hand. It is a very concise style of knitting. If I had learned the "English" style of knitting, I would be throwing with my right hand instead. I can do both styles, but the one I am most comfortable with is European.
I was an adult with four small children when I taught myself to crochet, and I believe I am proficient in that talent as well. I prefer to make clothing by knitting, and often use my crocheting skills for trim and to make scarves and cowls unique. I feel I can honestly say you will not see yourself coming in anything I make for you.
The first things I made were knitted bedroom slippers. I made them for everyone I knew - my family, my friends, kids I babysat for, even the nuns who taught me in school! The joy I received from making things for the people I love has always brought me the greatest pleasure.
Over the years, I have made sweaters, afghans, scarves, and lots and lots of baby clothes, mostly for newborns to six months old. I rarely use a pattern, which is why most of the items you see here are one of a kind. While I would make every effort to duplicate what you see here, there is always the possibility that it will be slightly different.
I won first prize at the Iowa State Fair for one of my baby dresses in 2014.
I had never entered a competition before and was told it was rare for a "newby" to win at all.
You can pick any color available for your project. Most baby yarns are sold in pastels, so I often use non-traditional yarn to be able to bring something unique and colorful to the project. I love working with natural fibers. The cowl I am wearing in the picture is made of fisherman's wool. I also like using organic cotton for baby items.